Medical Billing and Coding Per Diem Instructor

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• Tuition discounts for Dorsey programs (employee, spouse, and dependent).
• Tuition discount opportunities for select on-line Lindenwood University degrees for employees that qualify.
• Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, employee assistance program, and 403b retirement plan.
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JOB TITLE Medical Billing and Coding

DEPARTMENT Education

SUPERVISORY No

REPORTS TO Executive Director

EEO Classification Professional

 SUMMARY:

The Medical Billing and Coding Instructor provides instruction in the Billing and Coding Program to

ensure that all students achieve competency in the program objectives. The instructor will teach all of

the lecture and laboratory practice training, and will deliver of the clinical training in the student

supervised clinical work experience located in the long term care setting.

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver quality classroom instruction in lecture, clinical, and/or laboratory format

based on the approved course outline by selecting and utilizing a variety of approved course materials

and teaching methods that address all learning modalities to insure that the needs of individual students

in the program are met.

• Assess student learning using appropriate methods.

• Demonstrate effectiveness with strong outcomes in Student Retention, Student Success, and Student

Attendance, as measured by the Faculty Development Program.

• Conduct an engaging classroom lecture and/or lab based on the course outline.

• Motivate students by demonstrating sensitivity for concerns and actively involving students in classroom

discussions and/or activities.

• Advise students on attendance, grades, and issues in order to ensure successful completion of their

course.

• Contact absentee students by text, email, and/or phone as needed to improve retention.

• Manage classroom environment through compliance with campus policies including but not limited to

classroom management, attendance, punctuality, and professionalism.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Ensure instructor preparedness before class by listing the following information on the white board in

class: Instructor Name and Contact Information (Google Voice Phone Number and Dorsey Email

Address), Date, Class Name, Day’s Objectives, and Next Session Objectives.

• Monitor and prepare supplies and equipment to ensure readiness prior to class, informing appropriate

campus personnel when areas requiring attention are discovered.

• Participate in faculty, staff, committee, and in-service meetings. Attendance at commencement is

strongly encouraged.

• Demonstrate professional growth in the subject in which you teach through a combination of several of

the following activities: membership and participation educational associations, professional

organizations, continuance of education, concurrent related business experience, educational research,

and awareness of current practices and standards. Attendance at seminars, conventions, field visits,

vendor shows, equipment exhibits, etc., are excellent opportunities for instructors to gain enrichment.

Professional writing by an instructor is also an example of professional growth.

• Actively support other departments such as Financial Aid, Admissions, and Career Services.

• Ensure that all educational activity is conducted in a legal and ethical manner.

• Demonstrate continuous improvement by working within the guidelines of the Company’s Faculty

Development Program or other criteria as identified (such as Success Rate, Retention Rate, Student

Attendance Rate, Student Evaluations of Instructor, and Final Exam Pass Rates).

• Maintain employer relationships by at least annual contacts with employers, one must be a site visit, one

may be by phone conversation.

KNOWLEDGE – SKILLS – ABILITIES:

• Excellent communication (written and oral) and analytical skills, as well as, the ability to work well

independently and within a team environment.

• Teaching proper venipuncture techniques, anatomy, or physiology

• Must be proficient with basic office equipment, computers, and computer applications including

Microsoft Office Suite.

• Must have knowledge of overall school operations including: student recruitment and placement, school

administration, adult education, financial aid, and regulations established by regulatory and

accreditation agencies, as applicable.

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have 5 years of experience in the field with 2 years teaching experience and/or CPC or AHIMA

certification.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Additional requirements or exceptions may be applicable based on the state, program, and accreditation

requirements.

• General knowledge of lab processing, special specimen procurement, anatomy and phlebotomy

• Knowledge of phlebotomy techniques, body systems, hospital departments, safety, quality control,

urinalysis

WORKING / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit for extended periods of time; and have sufficient

hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a phone, computer keyboard and other office equipment.

• Evening or weekend hours, if necessary, to meet deadlines and meet with prospective students.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the

employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk;

sit for extended periods of time; and have sufficient hand, arm and finger dexterity to operate a phone,

computer keyboard and other office equipment.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned by their manager, in order to

meet business demands. This is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise and employment with Dorsey College is “at-will”.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dorsey College is an Equal Opportunity employer. The College complies with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees.  Dorsey College is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational work environment.

Dorsey College also strives to ensure equal access to educational programs and activities, compliant with Title IX which prevents sex discrimination, including accommodations for pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions.  Dorsey College does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.  Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to Dorsey College’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both.  Dorsey College’s Title IX Coordinator is Ann Victoria Thomas, 31799 John R Road, Madison Heights, MI  48071, [email protected], Ph: 248.585.9200, ext. 11228.  Dorsey College’s nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located at https://www.dorsey.edu/policies-and-plans/.  To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please also refer to https://www.dorsey.edu/policies-and-plans/ and select “Report an Incident” under the Title IX heading.