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Professor/Program Manager, Health Information Management (Fall 2016)

Pay Benefits and Work Schedule  

Salary is according to the Bargaining Faculty Salary Schedule.

This is a full-time 228 day faculty position and is on track for continuing contract beginning in August 2016.

Seminole State College offers an attractive benefits package including: fully paid employee health, dental and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities. In addition, employees participate in the Florida Retirement System and have several retirement options. The College pays a percentage toward retirement, based on the employee's selected plan.

 

Responsibilities

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Transcripts showing the degree conferral date (copies accepted) must be uploaded and attached to your online application to be considered. This also applies to Seminole State College employees. ( For positions requiring a degree)


Professor/Program Manager manages the Health Information/Medical Information, and Coder/Biller programs, including recruiting, marketing, and liaison with community, professional organizations, and local health care agencies. The standard contract length is 228 days; however, other contract lengths may be available depending on need. Other responsibilities include teaching and support of student learning; curriculum development; support of college policies and procedures; participation in department and college activities and committees; and engagement with external partners and the community at large.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

PROFESSOR:

  1. Plans, organizes and teaches courses in the Health Information Management AS Degree Program, and Medical Information Coder/Biller Certificate Programs utilizing multiple teaching methodologies and strategies to help students achieve learning outcomes.
  2. Keeps instruction specific knowledge current through personal growth opportunities, including Seminole State College Faculty Institute for Teaching and Learning.
  3. Maintains concise records of student participation, and develops appropriate reports for submission to the accreditation agencies.
  4. Assists in maintenance of records and development of reports of program completers.
  5. Assessing students in the classroom, online, and during practical rotations.
  6. Assists in coordinating and directing the Health Information/ Medical Information Coder/Biller Certificate programs ensuring the educational environment provides effective student learning opportunities.
  7. Designs syllabi for each course taught, using the accepted college template and appropriate curriculum strategies.
  8. Must be able to develop and manage online and virtual learning/instructional systems.
  9. Work effectively, respectfully and productively with people from all cultural, racial and ethnic backgrounds.
  10. Implements strategies to increase course and program retention and completion.
  11. Acts as a program representative, and liaison with health care facilities, and community groups, and makes presentations on the program.
  12. Participates in the annual program review process to evaluate and strengthen the Health Information AS Degree Program and Biller/Coder certificate programs.
  13. Participates in day, evening, and weekend program staffing as requested.
  14. Maintains weekly office hours as required.
  15. Participates in Department, Division, and general faculty meetings, applicable College committee activities, and other forms of College service.
  16. Must be able to develop and manage online and virtual learning/instructional systems
  17. Performs other site and position specific responsibilities as assigned.


PROGRAM MANAGER:

  1. Implements the performance standards set for the assigned program.
  2. Works with other program managers within the department to develop a shared commitment to instructional and College goals and values.
  3. Supports the growth and professional development of the faculty within the program.
  4. Develops and recommends the term schedule.
  5. Works with the Career Program Advisor to promote the program and recruit students.
  6. Assists the Associate Dean and Career Program Advisor to develop program brochures and public relations materials.
  7. Participates in the development of program philosophy, objectives.
  8. Works with the program faculty members to design and update course syllabi, including evaluation methods.
  9. Identifies equipment needs and maintains existing equipment.
  10. Maintains related instructional facilities, resources, and laboratories.
  11. Orients program faculty.
  12. Advises students regarding course sequencing, progression, and withdrawal.
  13. Works with the faculty members to recommend students for community based scholarships.
  14. Generates program completion documents and competency listings.
  15. Completes required College placement and follow-up reports for program completers.
  16. Works with area schools, colleges, and universities to promote recruitment efforts and effective articulation.
  17. Complies with legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
  18. Participates in professional organizations and associations relative to the advancement of the program.
  19. Follows up employment of graduates.
  20. Communicates with graduates to meet need for references, recommendation for employment, etc.
  21. Participates in job fairs, recruitment efforts as needed.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Option 1: Master’s degree in Health Information Management or closely related field AND Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).

Option 2: Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Health Information Management or closely-related field such as:

  • Health Informatics
  • Health Management and Supervision
  • Health Services Administration/Management

AND Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).

Option 3: Master’s degree in a business or health-related field with five years of health information experience AND Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).


DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Knowledge of curriculum design and educational strategies.
  2. Development and assessment of programs and student learning outcomes.


KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES & SKILLS:

  1. Demonstrate psychomotor skills, evaluating effective, cognitive, and psychomotor qualities of students.
  2. Ability to read, write, converse, and comprehend in fluent English.
  3. Demonstrate knowledge of the State of Florida requirements for curriculum design program planning, and accreditation.
  4. Continuous updating of knowledge and technical expertise in the field of pharmacy as well as proficiency in instruction.
  5. Ability to understand and interpret College policies and procedures.
  6. Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  7. Ability to understand oral and written communications.
  8. Must have strong communication and public relations skills.
  9. Ability to work with students from diverse background.
  10. Understanding of commitment to the use of instructional technology, including distance learning, and other alternative educational delivery methods.
  11. Committed to the College's goal of inclusion and a demonstrated history of working effectively with persons of all races, genders, nationalities, sexual orientations and religions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:

  1. Works in a classroom, office, and clinical environment.

This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.