EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR

Polk Community College’s Health Information Management Program is currently seeking a part-time adjunct instructor to teach HIM coding courses at the Lakeland campus.  Courses include Basic ICD-9-CM Coding, Advanced ICD-9-CM Coding, CPT Coding and Reimbursement and Coding Prep Review. Work requires well-developed analytical, planning and communicating skills.  The primary role of this position is to provide instruction and instruction-related activities designed to motivate, encourage, support and enable students’ success.  

Responsibilities include:

• Plan course instruction based upon approved syllabus/outline provided, to assure that course content and objectives are met. Distribute a copy of the module calendar to all students at first class meeting.
• Cover all material in depth and scope as described in syllabus.
• Utilize a variety of teaching styles and methods to accommodate diverse learning styles of students.
• Design, administer and grade examinations to assess achievement of course objectives as identified in the syllabus.
• Actively work to maintain retention in all classes taught
• Provide the students with profession “real world” expertise
• Be available to advise students, tutor and provide other assistance as needed

Qualifications: 

• Minimum 2-3 years coding experience
• Current Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P) certification required
• Availability to teach classes during evening or Saturday sessions
• Teaching experience preferred

Applicants must submit the completed PCC Employment Application, Adjunct Faculty Qualifications Addendum, and the unofficial copies of  transcripts.  All forms can be found on the PCC website at www.polk.edu/hr. Applications are also available from the Human Resources office located at 999 Avenue H NE, Winter Haven, FL  33881-4299;(863)297-1070; email humanresources@polk.edu

 Submissions that do not include all required information will not be considered.  For more information please contact Hertencia Bowe, (863) 669-2897 or hbowe@polk.edu or Human Resources attn: Polk Community College, 999 Avenue H, NE, Winter Haven, FL 33881 humanresources@polk.edu 

Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.