Instructor of Health Information Management Technology
(2) Temporary Full Time Positions for Duration of Grant (3 Years)
Start date will be Fall Semester 2010
PENDING JANUARY 2010 GRANT APPROVAL NOTICE
RESPONSIBILITIES
Competency to teach lower-division college courses in ICD-9-CM Coding, ICD-10-CM Coding, CPT Coding, Advanced Coding & Reimbursement, Introduction to Health Records, Computerized Health Information, Alternative Health Record Systems, Pathophysiology and Pharmacology, Legal Aspects of Health Information, Quality Analysis and Health Statistics, Supervision of Health Information, Health Information Technology Review, Health Information Technology Internship I & II, and Coding Internship.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualification(s):
ü 8000 hours of experience as a medical records administrator and/or a medical records technician in any acute care setting (2000 hours within past five years). Education may be substituted for Occupational Experience. For information on Educational Substitutions, please visit the MnSCU College Faculty Credentialing Website (Medical Records Technology) at: http://www.cfc.mnscu.edu/fields/Code/credentials.php?action=view&cid=227
ü Bachelor or above degree in Health Information Management with the RHIT or RHIA credential
Preferred Qualification(s):
ü Teaching experience at the two-year college level.
ü Experience in teaching Health Information Management Technology courses as noted under responsibilities.
ü CCS/CCS-P credential or a minimum of five years coding experience
ü Experience and/or interest in teaching interactive and/or online courses.
ü Ability to assist department in curriculum decisions and student assessment.
ü Ability to assist department with accreditation requirements and reporting.
ü Ability and/or interest in assisting with program leadership responsibilities.
ü Record of active involvement on college committees and with other initiatives.
ü Record of active engagement in professional development activities.
ü Background in diversity issues as related to teaching in the prescribed area(s).
EXPECTATIONS OF FACULTY
A faculty member’s work assignment includes a number of diverse professional responsibilities. Classroom teaching and other contacts with students form the core of the faculty work assignment. Additionally, professional development and service to the college are the other core components of a faculty member’s work assignment. A faculty member will plan to engage in such activities as: student advising, course evaluation, classroom preparation, the evaluation of student performance, committee assignments, classroom research and community service as part of overall work assignment.
SALARY
Salary is dependent on education and experience, in accordance with the Minnesota State College Faculty [MSCF] bargaining agreement (available on the Minnesota State College and University [MnSCU] website at http://www.hr.mnscu.edu/contract_plans/index.html). The position also includes excellent fringe benefits.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, applications received on or before the application review date of February 1, 2010, are assured full consideration. To apply, submit a completed RCTC application, a letter of interest addressing qualifications, current resume/vita (including hours of occupational experience), and transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable for initial screening) to: Instructor of HIMT Search Team ² Human Resources Office ² Rochester Community and Technical College ² 851 30th Avenue SE ² Rochester, MN 55904-4999.
The RCTC Application is available on the web at http://www.RCTC.edu/hr/html/Application.htm or you may fax (507) 285-7514 or email jennifer.haug@roch.edu your request. You may also call the RCTC Human Resources Office at 507-285-7125; Universal Access/Minnesota Relay Service TDD/Voice 1-800-627-3529.
INTERVIEWS
The college will schedule interviews after initial screening of applications.
About RCTC…
Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) is a member of the Minnesota State College and University System, a public higher education system. RCTC has a rich tradition as Minnesota's oldest community college, established in 1915. Located in the third largest city in Minnesota, the college annually serves more than 7500 students in credit-based programs and approximately 3,000 in non-credit community, continuing and workforce education programs. RCTC combines the best in liberal arts, technical and lifelong learning offering more than 70 technical and transfer programs. RCTC is one of two institutions located at the University Center Rochester, a unique learning environment and educational partnership that includes Winona State University - Rochester Center. RCTC is a national leader in the quality movement using the Baldridge Performance Excellence Framework. RCTC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and accepted into the Academic Quality Improvement Project (AQIP). Visit our website at http://www.roch.edu for additional information.
NON-DISCRIMINATION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Rochester Community and Technical College acts affirmatively in aggressively soliciting applications and hiring members of protected groups, including women, minorities, and disabled persons. We apply equal opportunity in our hiring process and provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Persons in protected classes are encouraged to apply. Please assist us in this affirmative action endeavor by encouraging all qualified candidates to apply for vacancies at our institution.
It is Rochester Community and Technical College policy to insure that the selection process for this position is accessible to all candidates. Please contact the Human Resources Office (507) 285-7183 or 285-7125, to obtain these materials in an alternate media and/or to request reasonable accommodation during the selection process.
NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (MnSCU) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business, whether using a personal, rental or state vehicle, shall be required to conform to MnSCU’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.
