"Professor, Health Information Technology"

Professor, Health Information Technology

Company: Tyler Junior College

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Category: Health Information Technology

Type: Full-Time

Location: TJC Central Campus

Job Type: Full-Time Regular

Job Number: 00274

Department: Health Information Technology

Number of Months: 9

ABOUT

The Professor, Health Information Technology is a full-time, 9-month faculty position responsible to the Department Chair, Health Information Technology/Health Administrative Services and Dean, School of Nursing & Health Sciences. Professors provide classroom instruction and college service.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Providing instruction in the classroom, laboratory or clinical setting for Health information technology and other Department of Health Administrative courses that the instructor is credentialed to teach
• Scheduling, maintaining, coordinating and evaluating didactic and clinical education of health information technology and health administrative students
• Counseling and advising students regarding career goals, program requirements and job placement
• Assisting in the evaluation and revision of program policies, curriculum and examinations
• Serving on College committees, and complying with all policies and regulations which govern and affect the College
• Performing other duties as assigned by dean, professional and technical programs and instructor/program coordinator and department chair, health information technology and health administrative services

WHO YOU ARE

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's of Science degree
• Must have AHIMA Credentials-RHIA or RHIT or CCS
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding and reimbursement methodologies

Preferred Education/Experience

• Master's of Science degree
• Teaching experience
• Teaching experience in a CAHEA approval health information technology program

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Other Expectations

• Perform other duties as assigned
• Will have contact - in person, by email, or by phone - with staff, students, and the general public
• Must exhibit a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities

NOTE: With or without reasonable accommodation, the individual in this position must possess the competencies and must be able to perform the essential functions and duties of the job as described above - including essential tasks requiring specific physical demands. The position description is not inclusive of all responsibilities and expectations and may be amended with or without prior notice.

This is a security-sensitive position. Candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

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