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Instructor, Medical Coding Specialist (Part-time)
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Position Number: 5752354
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Position Type: Health - Healthcare Administration

Instructor, Medical Coding Specialist (Part-time)

Salary: $70.00 Hourly
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 2024-05086
Closing: 11/10/2024
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Division: Healthcare Pathway

Description

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a less expensive path to a four-year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. MATC's diverse team members - 42% of whom are employees of color--work with a purpose to serve the students who make us one of the most diverse two-year institutions in the Midwest. Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we shared and committed to eliminating equity gaps in higher education for both students and employees. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who shares the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at www.matc.edu.
100% Online (Must reside in the State of Wisconsin.)
Part-Time - 2 vacancies, start in the Spring 2025 semester. Working up to 12 hours per week, hours vary based on departmental needs. This is an academic year position which typically runs from mid- August through mid-May.

Under supervision of the Dean, to teach classroom, online and applied courses in the Medical Coding Specialist Technical Diploma Program. Related duties include advising students, evaluating student achievement, developing strategies to enhance student achievement, developing and evaluating curriculum, evaluating program effectiveness, participating in divisional and departmental activities, formulating or assisting in formulating departmental policy and procedures, developing or assisting in development of a program budget, ordering supplies and equipment, maintaining equipment, and other duties as assigned. May be required to teach evenings or weekends.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare for and deliver instruction and perform teaching-related activities.
Develop curriculum and monitor and revise as appropriate to maintain course effectiveness; assist in program/department evaluation.
Manage equipment, supplies and materials.
Assess student performance.
Advise students on academic issues.
Collaborate with advisory committee in program/department area.
Attend departmental and institutional meetings.
Promote the education/training program/department, participate in efforts to recruit and retain students, and participate in efforts to promote educational opportunities at MATC.
Support student organizations and activities.
Develop relationships with business and industry.
Complete program/department evaluation and follow-up.
Maintain certification, continue professional development and stay current in field.
Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

Must have a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Health Information Management, Health Care Informatics,

OR

Associate's Degree AS in Health Information Technology, seven (7) year (14,000 hours) of experience and training, including one (1) year of Supervision/Management in Health Information Management.

Occupational Experience Requirement:

Must have a minimum of two (2) years of full-time or equivalent (4,000 hours) experience as a Medical Coder.

In addition, one of the following must be met:

At least one (1) year of work experience must have occurred within the last five (5) years,

Two (2) years of teaching Medical Coding course work at the post-secondary level within the last five (5) years.

Note: One (1) year of teaching experience equivalent to two (2) semesters full-time or four (4) semesters part-time.

Industry or Vendor Certification Requirement:
Must have current certification in one (1) of the following:

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
Certified Coding Specialist-Physician Based (CCS-P) through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) through the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC).
Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Registration Administration (RHIA).

Additional Skills and Responsibilities:

Reviews professional and hospital inpatient and outpatient medical record documentation and properly identifies and assigns ICD-10-CM, ICD-10 PCS and CPT-4 codes, DRGs, MS DRGs, Present On Admission (POA) indicators, APCs, and modifiers as well as abstracting these code assignments according to official guidelines.
Keeps current with coding guidelines through self-study, continuing education, seminars and conference attendance and professional journals. Knowledge of internal and external quality review, preferred.
Previous teaching experience preferred.

Experience in teaching and/or developing curriculum in a variety of classroom environments including in-person and online.
Experience using a variety of instructional methods including: face-to-face, blended, and 100% online preferred.
Must be able to develop and maintain curriculum currency.
Working knowledge of computers and software related to instructional area including MS Office/Google Suite, data systems, mobile technologies, web conference tools, and social networking; and knowledge of, or willing to learn, Blackboard or similar learning management system (LMS) preferred.
Knowledge or experience with engaged and service learning strongly required.
Must be able to communicate effectively through both oral and written means.
Must have knowledge of assessment of student academic competency attainment.
Must be able to relate successfully with students and staff of diverse cultural, social and educational backgrounds.
Must embrace and demonstrate Standards of Teaching Excellence and the MATC Career Essentials in development and delivery of instruction:

MATC Career Essentials

Effective Communication through Speaking and Listening
Effective Communication through Writing
Mathematical Competency
Effective Problem Solving
Global Awareness
Professionalism
Technology Competency

Essential Technology:

Email - Experience with email systems
Telephone - Experience with a voice mail system
Computer - Experience with software to prepare documents, presentations, spreadsheets, etc.

Supportive Technology:

Experience with or willingness to learn the following supportive technologies:
Online Learning Management and Information Systems used for instruction, student advising, student programs/departments, grading, class schedules and rosters, etc.
Experience delivering synchronous instruction using multi-media based, and emerging technologies.
Experience delivering distance learning where applicable.

Supplemental Information

Start Date:

This position supports the Healthcare Pathway and is available to start in the Spring 2025 semester.

Hours:

Up to 12 hours weekly, 100% remote. Work is conducted during scheduled course hours, Monday - Friday. Hours vary based on departmental needs. Employees will conduct all work hours in the State of Wisconsin, performing work outside the state is strictly prohibited.

Salary:

Beginning in the fall of 2024 the starting hourly wage for all part-time faculty is $40 per course hour of teaching. Part-time faculty are also compensated for an additional 45 minutes of time for each hour of instruction to cover office hours and prep time which is equivalent to $70 per hour. This starting hourly wage of $40 an hour is non-negotiable unless market conditions dictate otherwise.

Interviews:

Selected qualified candidates will be invited to virtually interview for this position on a date to be determined.

EEO/AA:

Milwaukee Area Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Access Educator/Employer operating under an Affirmative Action Plan. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need special accommodation for the application process, please contact our office at 414-297-6529 (Wisconsin Relay System: 711) or email jobs@matc.edu. Women, veterans, and minorities are encouraged to apply.

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/matc/jobs/4706428/instructor-medical-coding-specialist-part-time