POSITION TITLE Adjunct Medical Coding Instructor

APPOINTMENT Appointed by the Chancellor of the College upon recommendation of the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY Adjunct instructors may be assigned classes at any of the four River Parishes Community College campuses (Gonzales, Reserve, Plaquemine, and St. Charles), as determined by student need and institutional demand. Teaching needs may include face-to-face/online and/or evening classes. The pay for the position is contingent upon the hours and classes assigned. Adjunct instructors are currently paid at the rate of $800 per credit hour.

Minimum Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS Required:

• An AHIMA recognized credential: CCS or CCS-P
• Current knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS Level II Coding
• Minimum 4 years of professional employment in HIM-related field
• Satisfactory background check - an offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check

Preferred:

• Associate’s degree or higher in an AHIMA accredited HIM-related field of study
• Previous teaching experience
• RHIA or RHIT preferred

Job Specification

ABOUT RIVER PARISHES COMMUNITY COLLEGE River Parishes Community College is an open admission institution that partners with the communities and businesses of the river parishes region of Louisiana to provide workforce training, certificates, diplomas, and Associate Degrees. Please visit our website for more information: www.rpcc.edu. River Parishes Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. River Parishes Community College also operates in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, of the 1962 Educational Amendments and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status in its programs and activities and provides equal access to its programs and activities. The College is also in compliance with the Family Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-380) as amended by the (P.L. 95-568). RPCC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER RPCC believes diversity, equity, and inclusion enhances the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff, and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally. We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@rpcc.edu.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE To apply, please attach a resume, transcripts, and a list of three references. The top applicant will be asked to provide original transcripts.

Job Duties and Other Information

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, deliver, revise, and teach Medical Coding courses
• Meet College deadlines for attendance taking, grade submission, learning outcomes assessment reporting, and textbook adoptions.
• Consult with other College faculty and staff on issues relevant to student success.
• Monitor and document student performance.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to the River Parishes Community College Mission.

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.