Faculty, Health Information Management

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Faculty, Health Information Management

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POSITION TITLE: Faculty, Health Information Management

STATUS: Full time Tenure Track

DEPARTMENT: Health & Public Service

DIVISION: Academic Affairs

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

UNION: Faculty

REPORTS TO: Department Chair, Health and Public Service

PLACEMENT: Placement on the salary schedule is dependent on qualifications.

HIRING RANGE: Qualifications include education and related work experience.

Competitive starting pay is dependent on education and experience. JJC offers regular full-time positions a variety of fringe benefits including retirement benefits, holidays, personal time, and other discounts/reimbursement for classes.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity, gender, language, age and background. Joliet Junior College is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff.

POSITION SUMMARY

Adapt to new and changing situations and demonstrate a positive attitude. Demonstrate respect for students; understand learning styles and apply understanding to institution-related activities; demonstrate integrity and promote diversity and open communications. Fifteen credit hours a semester constitute a normal load. Position is subject to all terms and provisions of the Joliet Junior College faculty contract. Course assignments may be late afternoon, evening, Saturday, and at branch campuses or satellite centers.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Instruct introductory and advanced courses in Health Information Management (HIM).

2. Assist program coordinator to develop and update curriculum, lecture materials, course resources and evaluation methods for HIM courses. 

3. Assist in ensuring the curriculum meets or exceeds certification standards from AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association).

4. Per CAHIIM accreditation standards, assist in annual assessment of curriculum to determine areas that need improvement, including formal feedback from students, faculty, graduates, advisory committee members, and employers.

5. Help develop, facilitate and update program goals, measured outcomes, required reports, site visits and other tasks to support continued CAHIIM accreditation status.

6. Assist program coordinator in securing externship sites and supervising professional practice experiences.

7. Work with marketing staff to develop updated program materials and participate in program recruitment.

8. Participate in departmental meetings, college committees and related community activities.

9. Maintain current knowledge of HIM by attending relevant professional development seminars and other educational opportunities. 

10. Assist the HIM program coordinator in organizing advisory board meetings and compiling information gained from these meetings to assess community and employer needs. 

11. Perform or assist in other relevant duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management or related field. 

2. AHIMA credentials (RHIA or RHIT).

3. Five years (10,000 hours) experience in the HIM profession.

4. Two years (4,000 hours) experience in an HIM supervisory role.

5. Experience in teaching, training or instruction related to HIM.

6. Demonstrated knowledge of current technology and software used in the HIM field.

7. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence.

8. Demonstrated commitment to the college’s core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation and quality.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Masters’ Degree in Health Information Management or related field.

2. Other HIM related certifications (CCS, CCS-P, CMT or CTR).

3. Experience teaching in higher education.

4. Experience in teaching online and/or using course management programs.

5. Experience in course development, assessment, curriculum and accreditation requirements.

6. Experience with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds.

7. English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.

8. Demonstrated multicultural competence.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

1. Normal office physical demands.

2. Standard classroom equipment, HIM technology and software.

3. Standard hospital equipment and software.

4. Ability to travel between campus locations and to/from community events.

5. Ability to travel in state and nationally.

WORKING CONDITIONS 

1. Duties are performed indoors in the usual office and/or outdoor environment. 

2. Classroom, skills lab, and simulation teaching environment.

PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WITH YOUR APPLICATION: 

• Resume
• A cover letter with your interest in being considered for the position.
• Unofficial Transcripts (must be included)

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Union (If Applicable):

Scheduled Hours:

40

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