Professor, Health Information Technology

Location : 1327 S Baxter Ave, Tyler

Job Type : Full-Time Regular

Job Number : 00274

Department : Health Information Technology

Opening Date : 01 / 03 / 2025

Number of Months : 9

Tyler Junior College gives equal consideration to all applicants for admission, employment and participation in its programs and activities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or limited English proficiency (LEP).

Description

The Professor, Health Information Technology is a full-time, 9-month faculty position responsible to the Department Chair, Health Information Technology / Health Administrative Services and Dean, School of Nursing & Health Sciences. Professors provide classroom instruction and college service.

Essential Functions and Duties

• Providing instruction in the classroom, laboratory or clinical setting for Health information technology and other Department of Health Administrative courses that the instructor is credentialed to teach

Scheduling, maintaining, coordinating and evaluating didactic and clinical education of health information technology and health administrative students

Counseling and advising students regarding career goals, program requirements and job placement

Assisting in the evaluation and revision of program policies, curriculum and examinations

Serving on College committees, and complying with all policies and regulations which govern and affect the College

Performing other duties as assigned by dean, professional and technical programs and instructor / program coordinator and department chair, health information technology and health administrative services

Qualifications

Required Education / Experience

Must have AHIMA Credentials-RHIA or RHIT or CCS

Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding and reimbursement methodologies

Preferred Education / Experience

Teaching experience

Teaching experience in a CAHEA approval health information technology program

Supplemental Information

Other Expectations

Will have contact - in person, by email, or by phone - with staff, students, and the general public

Must exhibit a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities

NOTE : With or without reasonable accommodation, the individual in this position must possess the competencies and must be able to perform the essential functions and duties of the job as described above - including essential tasks requiring specific physical demands. The position description is not inclusive of all responsibilities and expectations and may be amended with or without prior notice.

INSURANCE (Coverage fully or partially funded by the College)

Health Insurance

Health insurance will become effective on the first of the month following 60 days of employment, provided that insurance enrollment forms are submitted. There are two plans for employees to choose from, both administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield. With either plan, you have access to a network of over 10,000 medical and mental health providers in Texas. Both plans include a comprehensive prescription drug program through Optum Rx.

Employee's premium is fully funded by the College and State. Dependent premiums are funded 75% by the College and State, and 25% by the employee.

Basic Life Term Life Insurance

The State provides employees a term life insurance policy of $5,000 with $5,000 accidental death and dismemberment.

Long-Term Disability

This benefit is made available by the State and is fully funded by the College. Approved benefit pays 60% of insurance salary after 180-day elimination period. Benefits are paid until your return to work, reach full Social Security retirement age or are no longer considered disabled under the plan.

Optional Term Life Insurance

With this optional plan, employees may purchase one to four times their annual salary in life insurance. The College funds one times the annual salary premium not to exceed $120 annually.

OPTIONAL INSURANCE (Coverage fully funded by the employee)

Dental Insurance

Two dental insurance plans are available to full-time employees and eligible dependents.

Vision Insurance

The health insurance plan covers some vision and eye health services, but does not cover the cost of eyeglasses and contact lenses. Additional vision insurance is offered to full-time employees and eligible dependents to help offset those costs.

Voluntary Accidental Death and Dismemberment

This optional benefit provides additional financial support when there is an accidental death or injury of a certain type.

Short-Term Disability

If claim is approved, this optional benefit pays 66% of monthly salary after a 30-day elimination period up to five months.

Cancer / Intensive Care Plan / Heart Plan / Accident Plan

Several optional plans are available to employees and eligible dependents through AFLAC.

Dependent Term Life Insurance

An optional term-life insurance policy of $5,000 with accidental death and dismemberment is available for all eligible dependents.

Tobacco User Premium

All participants enrolled in a Texas Employees Group Benefits Program (GBP) health plan must be certified as a tobacco user or non-user. Tobacco users of any age - adults and minors - are charged the $30 tobacco user premium each month.

RETIREMENT

Retirement

The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) is provided and required for all full-time employees. Full-time faculty an eligible administrative employees may elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) as an alternative to TRS.

TJC Alternative Retirement Plan

The College contributes on a monthly basis 4% of a full-time employee's salary into an alternative retirement plan administered by TIAA-CREF. Additionally, if an employee contributes 1%, 2% or 3%, the College will make a matching contribution for a total of 6%, 8% or 10% respectively. Some vesting requirements will apply.

Tax-Sheltered 403(b) Plans

An optional retirement plan available to full-time employees. Employees may contribute up to the annual IRS maximum limitation in voluntary retirement savings to various approved vendors.

457 Deferred Compensation Plan

An optional retirement plan available to full-time employees. Employees may contribute to the annual IRS maximum limitation in this voluntary retirement savings plan.

HOLIDAYS AND LEAVE

Sick Leave

Full-time employees accrue 8 hours per month per contract length, with a maximum accrual of 90 days.

Holidays

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Good Friday

Memorial Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

Reduced Operations Periods

Thanksgiving Break (5 weekdays including Thanksgiving Day)

Winter Break (7 to 12 weekdays)

PROFESSIONAL AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

Professional Development

The cost of tuition in selecting Continuing Education courses offered by the College may be covered under the Employee and Family Scholarship program. Additional professional development opportunities may be afforded to employees at no cost with prior supervisor approval.

Enrollment in TJC Credit Classes

The Employee and Family Scholarship, subject to availability of funds, is offered to full-time employees and their eligible dependents for applicable courses. The scholarship covers : Tuition (excludes out-of-district surcharge), General Education Fee, Student Life Fee, Health Services Fee, Registration Fee, Parking Fee, Distance Education Fee, Lab Fee and the College Preparatory Fee.

The Tuition Exemption program allows for the exemption of all tuition and fees for credit courses and approved non-credit courses for full-time employees meeting applicable guidelines.

OTHER BENEFITS

TJC Event Attendance

Free admission to regular season College sporting events for employees and immediate family.

Free admission for two to most cultural arts events on campus.

Library Use

Employees may utilize the Vaughn Library and Learning Resource Center.

Fitness Facility Use

Employee and immediate family use of the Apache Recreation Center - an indoor weight and exercise center, 18-hole disc golf course, covered basketball course, and outdoor ping-pong table and cornhole. The cost is $5 per ID.

Disclaimer : These benefits are subject to change without notice. The College reserves the right to change, modify and / or terminate any program with or without reason or notice. This is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute any agreement on the part to Tyler Junior College to provide employment to or benefits for the prospective employee.

Salary : $120