What are the responsibilities and job description for the KVCC Health Information Management Program Faculty position at Kennebec Valley Community College?
Position Title: KVCC Health Information Management (HIM) Program Faculty
Bargaining Unit/Salary Level:
Salary and benefits commensurate with the Agreement between the Maine Community College System Trustees and the MEA Faculty Unit. Benefits include: Retirement choice of Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) or Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association College Retirement Equities Fund (TIAA-CREF) - in lieu of Social Security; full employee health/dental insurance and approximately 60% of cost for dependent coverage; life insurance paid by the MCCS; Personal 2 days/year; and Sick 9 days/academic year.
Responsibilities:
This full-time faculty will teach in the Health Information Management program. The teaching assignment will include inpatient coding courses. Other faculty responsibilities will include coordination of student-directed practice placements, student advising, curriculum development, committee work, and participation in all program and institutional assessment activities, including program accreditation activities. The schedule may include day, evening or online courses.
Minimum Qualifications:
A minimum of an Associates degree is required; a Bachelors or Masters degree is preferred; A credential of Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) is required. The qualified applicant should have at least four years of experience in a variety of Health Information Management settings, inpatient coding knowledge and experience, and current knowledge of the technical and software applications required in Health Information Management.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or other equivalent coding credential (ex. CPC, CPC-H, etc.) is desired and experience with online teaching is a plus.
Why work for the Maine Community College System? Benefits may include:
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Savings
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Living Resources (Employee Assistance Program)
- Paid Holidays
- Statewide Locations
- Tuition Waivers
- Training
- 529 Education Plan MCCS Matching Grant
Application Procedures:
Initial review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To submit a complete application file, please visit the KVCC Employment Opportunities Website, select the desired position, and select Apply. Please be sure to upload your cover letter, resume and official transcript.
Kennebec Valley Community College is a Recovery Friendly and Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and non-discriminatory environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. For more information, contact Indiana Reed, HR Manager at ireed@mainecc.edu or 207-453-5106. TTY dial Maine Relay 711.