MEDICAL CODING SPECIALIST INSTRUCTOR- PART-TIME

UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ
NJ, United States
Full-time
Part-time
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Position Title

Medical Coding Specialist Instructor- Part-Time

Campus

Elizabeth

Department

Center for Economic & Workforce Development

Full-time, Part-time, Adjunct

Part Time

Exempt or Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

Regular,Temporary, or Grant

Temporary

General Description

Provide classroom instruction to non-credit students on Medical Coding. Prepares the student for employment as a Medical Coder and to pass the Certified Professional Coding ( CPC ), American Association of Professional Coders exam.

In conjunction with staff members, perform instruction, and reporting requirements as specified by director. This is part-time position.

Reports to the Director. Off-campus work within Union County may be required.

Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities

  • Provide Medical Coding instruction to students including anatomy and physiology and medical terminology.
  • Communicate class content to the students so that learning occurs, skills are developed, and students are motivated to learn and achieve their training objectives.
  • Prepare students for employment as a Medical Coder and to pass the Certified Professional Coder ( CPC ), American Association of Professional Coders exam.
  • Instruct students on principles of medical coding related to the three main code books : CPT®, ICD -10- CM Code Set and HCPCS Level II.
  • Prepare and enter grades in CEWD database Participation Evaluation Reports PERS upon notification of readiness.
  • Conduct required assessments.
  • Respond to program requests.
  • Accepts all other assignments which will help CEWD realize contractual goals.
  • Travel to all campuses and satellite locations as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned by director and CEWD administration.
  • At all times exercise professionalism and confidentiality with staff and students.
  • Maintain daily attendance.
  • Ability to teach remote live.

Education Requirements

  • Minimum of High School Diploma required. Associate degree in a health care field preferred.
  • Certified Professional Coder ( CPC ) Certificate.
  • AAPC Approved Instructor Certificate.
  • 5 years relevant experience in the medical field minimum.

Experience

  • Knowledge of navigation of healthcare industry rules and regulations, including HIPAA , False Claims Act, Fair Debt Collections Act, and Stark law.
  • Use of remote-live platform for instruction.
  • Strong computer, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Competencies and Skills Required

  • Ability to multi-task in a busy environment
  • Ability to work with persons of varied education, experience, social and economic backgrounds.
  • Ability to remain discreet with student and staff information.
  • Commitment to serve a diverse student population.
  • Ability to meet deadlines.
  • Ability and willingness to travel to other campuses.
  • Flexibility of schedule.
  • Valid Drivers' license and reliable vehicle.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

  • This position's duties are normally performed in a typical interior / residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.
  • Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.
  • No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
  • Some travel required.

Salary

Additional Information

Union College does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and / or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs.

Union College is an EEO / AAP Employer / Protected Veteran / Disabled

Disclaimer : This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits.

We also offer twenty vacation days, ten paid holidays, and a ten-week summer work schedule which allows the college to close on Fridays.

Other additional benefits include gym privileges, tuition remission for credit and non-credit courses at Union College, and tuition reimbursement for an approved degree program at an accredited college or university.

Terms of Employment

Part Time

Posting Detail Information

Open Date

01 / 30 / 2023

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Supplemental Questions

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  • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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  • Agency Referral
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  • If you heard of this employment opportunity from a print advertisement / publication, please indicate where you heard of this employment opportunity.

If you have chosen a specific answer to question number one, please put N / A in the answer field.

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What was the issue, and why was it crucial?

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  • Do you have a valid New Jersey Drivers License?
  • Effective September 1, 2011, the New Jersey First Act contains new residency requirements for most public officers and employees.

Current, new, or prospective public employees should be aware that the New Jersey First Act, N.J.S.A. 52 : 14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), requires employees of all public employers (for example, state, county, and municipal governments), public agencies, authorities, boards, bodies, commissions, public institutions of higher education, certain quasi-public entities, and all school boards to reside in the State of New Jersey unless otherwise exempted under the law.

Are you currently a resident of the State of New Jersey?

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents

  • Resume / CV
  • Cover Letter
  • Unofficial Transcripts (official due upon hire)

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