Faculty Position for Health Information Management

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Director of Health Information, the Faculty member will provide instruction in one or more HIM courses as it applies to the discipline of HIM. The candidate may have other responsibilities commensurate with rank and experience. The candidate is also expected to assist the University through contributions in service, professional development/scholarship, and recruitment, as facilities and space permits.

Duties and Responsibilities

This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Duties and responsibilities listed are essential job functions and exclude functions which are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.  All duties and responsibilities listed below should be performed in an effective and efficient manner.  These criteria are guidelines for evaluation and retention of HIM Faculty commensurate with rank and experience.  Faculty desiring promotion must demonstrate behaviors identified for the rank desired.

• Assist the University in implementing the Statement of Purpose
• Assist the University in implementing the long-range institutional and financial plans

Teaching

• As assigned, routinely facilitate theory and clinical learning for students enrolled in the William Carey College of Health Sciences program(s).
• Evaluate student performance and progress.
• Counsel HIM students regarding academic and clinical performance.
• Utilize technology to enhance instruction.
• Maintain theory and clinical competence in assigned area(s) of teaching responsibility.
• Develop, implement, and evaluates a systematic plan for maintaining and improving clinical expertise.
• Develop and evaluate new courses.
• Participate in evaluating the curriculum according to national accreditation standards.
• Serve as guest lecturer for other HIM faculty.
• Update skills and knowledge by attending workshops, classes, and symposia related to clinical interest.

Scholarship

• Participate actively and effectively in the department and university, offering good insights, creative suggestions, and constructive criticisms.
• Adhere to state and national accreditation standards
• Participate in required scholarly activities annually. 

Service to the University

• Assist the university in implementing the Statement of Purpose.
• Assist the university in implementing the long-range institutional and financial plans.
• Participate in required recruitment events
• Serve on College of Health Sciences committee(s) and/or university committee(s) as assigned

Service to the Community

• Participate in discussions/presentations/consultations to civic, professional, or other community groups
• Participate at the local level in academic, community, and/or professional organizations
• Participate in health-related activities to benefit the public (e.g. health fair, continuing education offerings)

Christian Commitment

• Consistently reflect Christian integrity and values to colleagues and students
• Participate in spiritual emphases of events of the university
• Support the Christian mission of the university

Required Qualifications:

• Academic preparation – Master’s Degree in Health Information Management, Health Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field
• Certified Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
• Must have accreditation requirements to teach allied health, science, or other discipline (18 semester hours)
• College experience teaching HIM courses or equivalent job experience
• Computer literacy and willingness to use technology for classroom instruction and distance learning
• Expertise and willingness to teach day, night, and Saturday classes as well as the ability to teach face-to-face, hybrid, and distance learning classes
• Evidence of continuing competence in teaching, scholarship, service, and clinical practice

Preferred Qualifications

• Academic preparation – Doctorate Degree in the field to be taught or a closely related field.  
• Previous experience- HIM educational program development and University-level HIM teaching experience of at least 3 years.
• Coding certification (i.e., CCA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, etc.)

Physical Demands

• Must be able to maintain office hours and perform duties in an on-campus setting
• Must possess the physical ability to actively facilitate student learning in the classroom for extended periods of time (up to 12 hours)
• Must possess the physical ability to function in the role of a RHIA in the clinical setting
• Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting, and to use standard office equipment, including a phone and computer
• Must have vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to effectively communicate in person and over the telephone
• Must have the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time (up to 4 hours consistently)
• Must be able to move files, paper boxes, and minor teaching equipment