Part-Time Adjunct Instructor - Medical Billing and Coding Specialist Program

Position Summary

The Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center (BEOC) invites candidates who can enthusiastically inspire and engage students as a Part-Time Adjunct Instructor for the Medical Billing and Coding Specialist Program. Candidates should have the ability to teach seated, remote, and online courses.

Academic Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates sound knowledge and understanding of subject matter. Provides students with appropriate learning materials and expertise in assigned subject(s).
• Evaluates students performance and provides effective and timely feedback to guide student learning and success.
• Responsible for contributing and maintaining an inclusive and collaborative environment.
• Delivers tests and certifications following all procedures.
• Prepares and teaches courses as assigned.
• Provides competencies assessment regarding Current Procedural Terminology, ICD-10-CM (International Classification of Diseases) and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System.
• Provides hands-on clinical training as it relates to patient registration.
• Assists with activities of the BEOC including curriculum, facilities, equipment, student applications and orientation, program promotion, Advisory Board, externship partnerships and placements, and compliance with national accrediting agencies.
• Prepares students to take the National Healthcare Association Certification Exam.
• Assists with the National Certification Testing application process.

About The Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center

The Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center (BEOC) is an adult education enterprise, of the State University of New York, University Center for Academic and Workforce Development (UCAWD), with an annual enrollment of 1,940 students, that provides urban and/or disadvantaged residents in the Western New York area with tuition-free academic programs, workforce development training and certifications and gainful employment opportunities. The mission of BEOC is to produce lifelong learners who are self-directed, empowered, and committed to excellence. Residents of the surrounding Buffalo community are provided a range of services designed to develop the academic and workforce development skills necessary to become self-sufficient. Programs and services are structured to adapt to the needs of our students - as well as to the demands of our community - and serve as first steps toward the attainment of long-term educational and employment skills. To learn more about the Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center, visit our website.

• Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
• Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree or industry certification/licensure.
• 3 years of experience within a Billing and Coding or Medical Records environment.
• Previous staff development experience as it relates to clinical hands-on training.
• Previous patient registration, customer service, and client scheduling procedures experience.
• Previous medical office or medical records experience.
• Knowledge of medical billing and coding procedures and third-party insurance billing procedures.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience with online and hybrid teaching and related methodologies.
• Knowledgeable in multiple content areas and theoretical frameworks within stated discipline, as well as issues related to diversity and multiculturalism.
• Experience teaching in adult education.
• Experience teaching Allied Health courses and developing a curriculum.
• Knowledge of Microsoft software and ability to work with computers and education-related databases.
• Experience working with a diverse student population.

Physical Demands

May be required to occasionally move items that are 11 to 20 pounds. Includes frequent moving, ascending/descending stairs, and positioning self to move carts.