What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faculty HIT/HIM position at University of Arkansas?
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University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College at North Little Rock is an integral part of the Arkansas Technical and Community College System maintained by the State of Arkansas. The college is governed by the University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees and a seven-member Board of Visitors and derives its support largely from student tuition and fees and legislative appropriations.
UA - Pulaski Tech, a comprehensive two-year college, offers associate degree and certificate programs for students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges and universities and/or for career preparation and advancement. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.
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Candidates must possess a thorough knowledge of the teaching field, a demonstrated commitment to student success with a student-centered approach to education, a demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and effectiveness, an understanding and appreciation of an applied approach to the study of the discipline, and a willingness to follow the approved departmental curriculum established by the department chair, and dean. Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to student development in and outside of the classroom. Candidates must also have ability to communicate and work effectively with students, college faculty and staff, and the community.
Directly supervises students when on clinical rotations and/or with VLab clinicals. May supervise student assistants with work and/or projects.
Additional Job Duties
*Provide day-to-day supervision of the Professional Medical Coding (PMC) program to ensure
adequate attention, instruction and competence needed by entry-level coding professionals
*Oversee all didactic coding content, labs, and coding clinical rotations for both HIT and PMC
program students
*Provide academic advising and counseling of all Professional Medical Coding students
*Maintain all coding credentials and professional development required for accreditation
purposes.
*Work collaboratively and injunction with the HIT Program Director in developing strategic and
operational goals and assessment of the PMC program
*Support the HIT program director in achieving and maintain accreditation of the PMC program
through the American Health Information Management Association's Professional Certificate
Approval Program (PCAP) for Coding Certificate ProgramsQualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree (BS) with RHIA credential and two years related experience and/or
training.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree. Community college teaching experience. Experience with online course development and instruction (Blackboard, Moodle, Angel, etc).
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humanresources@uaptc.edu
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing
University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College is committed to providing a safe campus community. Title IX protects the college community from sexual harassment in a school's education programs and activities. This means that Title IX protects the college community in connection with all academic, educational, extracurricular, athletic, and other programs of the school, whether those programs take place in a school's facilities, in college transportation, at a class or training program sponsored by the school at another location, or elsewhere.
We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, TalkingFrequent Physical Activity:Standing, WalkingOccasional Physical Activity:DrivingBenefits Eligible:YesThe University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.