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.

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.