Instructor- Health Information Technology (Medical Coding Specialist)

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Instructor- Health Information Technology (Medical Coding Specialist)

Salary

$56,101.00 - $72,223.00 Annually

Location

Multi-Campus, WI

Job Type

Full-Time

Remote Employment

Remote Only

Job Number

2021-03690

Division

Healthcare Pathway

Opening Date

11/29/2022

Closing Date

5/9/2023 3:39 PM Central

Application Requirements

All applicants internal and external must complete an online application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Unofficial transcripts are required.

Supplemental Information

Milwaukee Area Technical College requires all new employees to have completed COVID-19 vaccinations and to provide proof of vaccination status or have submitted a completed medical or religious exemption and accommodation request within 45 days from the date of offer.

Description

Work Schedule:
Full-time - 100% Online (Must reside in the State of Wisconsin.)
Hours vary based on departmental needs.

Candidates are required to submit copies of transcripts for all degrees obtained to be considered (unofficial transcripts are acceptable).  Please make sure to carefully review requirements and submit a complete application describing your experience and providing all required documents to best assess your qualifications.   

Develops and teaches concepts and strategies for a variety of courses. May require teaching courses at MATC online during the day, evening, and/or weekend. Related duties include participation in department and advisory meetings, department and college functions, course and curriculum development in both traditional and non-traditional formats, online courses, staff development, conduct open labs (if/when necessary), student advising, student outcome assessment and quality review assessment and implementation, student organization involvement, recruitment and retention of students, and other duties as assigned**. Required to keep current with the latest trends and technologies in discipline.  

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

  • Prepare for and deliver instruction and perform teaching-related activities.
  • Develop curriculum and monitor and revise as appropriate to maintain course effectiveness; assist in program/department evaluation. 
  • Manage equipment, supplies and materials.
  • Assess student performance.
  • Advise students on academic issues. 
  • Collaborate with advisory committee in program/department area. 
  • Attend departmental and institutional meetings. 
  • Promote the education/training program/department, participate in efforts to recruit and retain students, and participate in efforts to promote educational opportunities at MATC.
  • Support student organizations and activities. 
  • Develop relationships with business and industry. 
  • Complete program/department evaluation and follow-up.
  • Maintain certification, continue professional development and stay current in field.
  • Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

  • Must have a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Health Information Management, Health Care Informatics,
OR
  • Associate's Degree AS in Health Information Technology, seven (7) year (14,000 hours) of experience and training, including one (1) year of Supervision/Management in Health Information Management.

Occupational Experience Requirement:
  • Must have a minimum of two (2 ) years of full-time or equivalent (4,000 hours) experience as a Medical Coder.
In addition, one of the following must be met:
  1. At least one (1) year of work experience must have occurred within the last five (5) years, 
OR
2. Two years of teaching Medical Coding course work at the post-secondary level within the last five (5) years.  Note: One (1) year of teaching experience equivalent to two (2) semesters full-time or four (4) semesters part-time.
 

Industry or vendor certification Requirement:
Must have current certification in one of the following:
 1. Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
 2. Certified Coding Specialist-Physician Based (CCS-P) through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
 3. Certified Professional Coder (CPC) through the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC).
 4. Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Registration Administration (RHIA).
 
ADDITIONAL SKILLS OR DUTIES IMPORTANT TO THIS POSITION:
 1. Reviews professional and hospital inpatient and outpatient medical record documentation and properly identifies and assigns ICD-9-CM, ICD-10 and CPT-4 codes, DRGs, MS DRGs, Present On Admission (POA) indicators, APCs, and modifiers as well as abstracting these code assignments according to official guidelines.
 2. Keeps current with coding guidelines through self-study, continuing education, seminars and conference attendance and professional journals. Knowledge of internal and external quality review, preferred.
 

  • Previous teaching experience preferred.
  • Experience in teaching and/or developing curriculum in a variety of classroom environments including in-person and online.
  • Experience using a variety of instructional methods including: face-to-face, blended, and 100% online preferred.
  • Must be able to develop and maintain curriculum currency.
  • Working knowledge of computers and software related to instructional area including MS Office/Google Suite, data systems, mobile technologies, web conference tools, and social networking; and knowledge of, or willing to learn, Blackboard or similar learning management system (LMS) preferred.
  • Knowledge or experience with engaged and service learning strongly required.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively through both oral and written means.
  • Must have knowledge of assessment of student academic competency attainment.
  • Must be able to relate successfully with students and staff of diverse cultural, social and educational backgrounds.
  • Must embrace and demonstrate Standards of Teaching Excellence and the MATC Career Essentials in development and delivery of instruction:
MATC Career Essentials
  • Effective Communication through Speaking and Listening
  • Effective Communication through Writing
  • Mathematical Competency
  • Effective Problem Solving
  • Global Awareness
  • Professionalism
  • Technology Competency
Essential Technology: 
  • Email - Experience with email systems 
  • Telephone - Experience with a voice mail system 
  • Computer - Experience with software to prepare documents, presentations, spreadsheets, etc.
Supportive Technology: 
  • Experience with or willingness to learn the following supportive technologies:
  • Online Learning Management and Information Systems used for instruction, student advising, student programs/departments, grading, class schedules and rosters, etc.
  • Experience delivering synchronous instruction using multi-media based, and emerging technologies.
  • Experience delivering distance learning where applicable.

Excellence through diversity.  MATC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Supplemental Information

None

Health Insurance 
  • MATC offers a choice between two medical insurance plans. See below for plan types:
    • Low Deductible PPO
    • High Deductible PPO
  • Upon selection, the coverage begins the first of the month following start date. You will have 30 days from your start date to enroll.
  • MATC contributes a generous percentage towards medical insurance premium. 
  • Both medical plans include prescription drug coverage at no additional cost to employees.
  • Employees are offered an option to enroll in a Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with the selection of the Low Deductible PPO plan.
  •  Employees are offered an option to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA) with the selection of the High Deductible PPO plan with employer contributions.
Dental Insurance
  • MATC offers a group dental plan through Delta Dental.
  • Upon selection, the dental insurance plan coverage begins the first of the month following start date. 
  • Annual maximum per covered person is $2,500; plan covers preventive, routine, restoration, and has an orthodontic benefit for dependents up to age 19.
Vision Insurance
  • MATC offers a group vision plan through Superior Vision..Upon selection, the vision insurance plan coverage begins the first of the month following start date.
  • Plan covers eye exam, frames, lenses and contact lenses.
Group Life Insurance 
  • MATC offers group term life insurance benefits through Madison National Life Insurance Company effective the first of the month of start date and is fully paid for by the College. The amount of insurance is based upon the employee’s annual earnings rounded to the higher $1,000.00. The benefit is doubled in the event of accidental death. 
  • Supplemental Life Insurance is also available at group rates for employees, spouses, and dependents to purchase. 
Long-Term Disability
  • MATC offers long-term disability insurance through Madison National Life Company after 30 days of employment and is fully paid for by the College.   Benefits provided are equal to 66 2/3% of base monthly earnings.
Flexible Spending Accounts
  • MATC offers two types of Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA):
    • Health Care FSA
    • Dependent Care FSA
  • This type of benefit allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars per calendar year for a variety of medical, dental, and vision expenses (for a Health Care FSA) and for day care expenses for children under 13 or family members that are dependent on you for more than half their support (for a Dependent Care FSA) up to a maximum amount.
Retirement Savings
  • Regular full-time employees of MATC who are hired for greater than 12 months become members of the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)’s pension system as of day one of employment. The College currently pays the full cost of the employer contribution (6.8%), and the employee pays the full part of the employee contribution of 6.8% of salary. There is a five year vesting period requirement in order to qualify for any employer contributions made on the employee's behalf. Contribution rates are subject to change annually as set by the State.
  • In addition to the WRS pension account, employees may enroll in other optional retirement savings plan such as a 403(b) account or a 457 account on a pre-tax or post-tax basis.
Sick Leave
  • MATC offers employees a generous sick leave plan per year.  
  • Each employee may accumulate up to 165 days of full sick leave with an unlimited accumulation of half pay sick leave. 
Vacation
  • MATC offers a vacation policy to employees for the purpose of rest and relaxation.  
  • Vacation is earned at a generous rate each year of employment. (Not available for Instructors)
Paid & Flexible (Floating) Holidays
  • MATC offers 12 paid holidays for non-Faculty positions and 7 paid holidays for Faculty positions.
  • MATC provides two flexible (floating) holidays per employee per year. (Not available for Instructors).
Tuition Benefits:
  • Employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement and waiver after completing probationary period. 
  • Amount allowed per fiscal year is 18 credits at MATC or $1,400 at other accredited institutions. 

01
What is the highest degree you have completed from an educational institution?
  • No High School or GED
  • High School or GED
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctoral Degree
02
Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher in Health Information Management, Health Administration, or related field such as Health Informatics? If so, please list below.
03
Do you have either two (2) years of work experience as a Medical Coder that has occurred within the last five (5) years, OR Two (2) years of teaching Medical Coding course work at the post-secondary level within the last five (5) years?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Do you have a current certification in any of the following:
  • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
  • Certified Coding Specialist-Physician Based (CCS-P) through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) through the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC).
  • Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Registration Administration (RHIA).
  • None
05
(INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY) Please list all positions previously and currently held at the college. (External applicants type N/A)
06
(INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY) Please specifically describe how your previous or current duties/experience relates to this position. (External candidates type N/A)

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