What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lecturer, Health Information Management (Term) position at Youngstown State University?
Summary of Position
Position Information
Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources. Remains current regarding advancements in the field of Health Information Management to integrate relevant information into the curriculum. Collaborates with colleagues to enhance the overall academic experience and contribute to the continuous improvement of the program. Monitors student progress, advise students, record grades/academic progress, and submit reports as requested.
An Institution of Opportunity: YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives.
As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University’s mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU’s culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education.
Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday, including some evenings, and the possibility of some weekend days.
Qualifications and Competencies
Minimum Qualifications: At least a bachelor's degree in allied health (or related field) or an associate degree, five or more years as a certified medical assistant, and current certification by American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) and/or American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA); practical/industry experience in the professional discipline; and certification in one or more of the following: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), and/or Certified Coding Specialist – physician based (CCS-P).
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or higher in health information management-related field; previous teaching experience at the college/community college level.
Supplemental Information
Please upload all transcripts as one PDF file.
At time of hire, all candidates must provide official transcripts. Official transcripts must be provided in an unopened, sealed envelope and must bear the embossed or raised college seal, date and Registrar’s signature.
At Youngstown State University we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees live healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance. YSU offers two options for medical plans, optional dental and vision insurance and life insurance. These plans are reviewed annually to maintain competitiveness while being cost effective. In addition, YSU offers tuition remission, 403(b) and 457 retirement planning options, as well as state pension programs and optional voluntary life insurance benefits.
Medical Mutual of Ohio Medical plans
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Group Life Insurance (University Sponsored and Voluntary)
Group Long Term Disability (University Sponsored and Voluntary)
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Tuition remission
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Initiatives
Sick Leave
Vacation Accrual
Paid Holidays
State Retirement Programs
403b and 457b Voluntary Retirement Options
