Job Summary

Duties include preparing lesson plans for classroom instruction for credited technical/occupational courses; prepares standardized course syllabi using provided template; evaluates students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives based on established course grading requirements. Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports; attends professional development training as required for specific classroom, lab, or online course delivery. Teaches HIMT courses in a classroom/lab/field environment that closely simulates the environment of the industry while maintaining knowledge of current trends and developments in the field.  Provides instruction in the theory and practical applications of HIMT. Measures program or departmental student learning outcomes for continuous student improvement and success and submits results to program chair.  Requires strong computer skills, communication skills, and ability to interact effectively with a diverse student population. Position may require day/evening/distance learning classes and activities.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

•      Knowledge of best practices, rules, and testing needs;

•      Ability to break larger tasks into manageable smaller tasks;

•      Oral and written communication skills;

•      Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs;

•      Skill in accurate recordkeeping;

•      Organizational skills;

•      Skills in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public;

•      Decision making and problem-solving skills.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional classroom/lab/clinical environment.  This role routinely uses standard office/classroom/lab equipment and technologies.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear.  The employee must occasionally lift or move classroom/lab equipment and supplies, up to 25 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time administrative/instructional position.  Work load is Monday-Friday with possible evenings or weekends based on needs.

Travel

Travel to other campuses is required for clinical site visits, meetings, trainings, and professional development.

Required Education and Experience

·         Bachelor’s degree in a related-health field from an approved accredited institution.

• Certified as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)

·         Valid Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching experience at the postsecondary level.
• Knowledge of Blackboard or other online LMS.
•          3 years of full-time experience as a RHIT or RHIA.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.