Applicant Pool for Adjunct Faculty, Health Information Technology

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Thorough knowledge of the health information profession and practices. 
Knowledge of the technical aspects of health information technology. 
Assures consistency in the planning, preparation, and administration of the course content,outlines and other teaching materials. 
Coordinates student activities, software, equipment, and supplies in the lab. 
Works with multiple health information-related software programs. 
Displays professional behavior toward all students, colleagues,supervisors and the entire College community. 
Demonstrates continuing professional development as an educator and health professional. 
Attends required department and college meetings, workshops, training sessions and developmentopportunities as necessary. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Minimum for core HIT courses: Knowledge of technical and professional requirements of the health information management profession. Working knowledge ofhealth related organizations/facilities and departments. Working knowledge of HIPAA, coding, and EHR. 

• Minimum for core HIT courses: Good technical skills in health information technology. Attention to detail. 

• Communication skills including listening, verbal and written. Decision making abilities including analysis,judgement and organizational awareness. Demonstratesabilityto understand the needs of community college students. 

Essential Functions: 

• Develop a syllabus for the class using theappropriate syllabus shell 

• Prepare lesson plans and conduct classes during the scheduled times using the department approved texts. 

• Create and grade assignments and testsappropriate to the class, using established department guidelines, rubrics, etc. 

• Return the graded assignments and tests to the studentsin a timely manner. 

• Use the Blackboard course management systems for assigned courses asappropriate. 

• Use office suite and/or other required programs 

• Follow department guidelines for course content and best practices. 

• Meet classes on all scheduled dates during the assigned semester or if online – activelyparticipate in the course. Respect the Owens Community College Standards for Web Instruction. 

• Useappropriate class management techniques 

• Useappropriate means and methods of technology 

• Maintainaccurate and thorough records. 

• Maintain an electronic grade book. 

• Submit e-copies of all requested documents to the Assistant Chair, including syllabi, schedules, gradebooks, attendance records, and other files asrequired. 

• Respond to studentinquires outside of class time in a timely manner. If online respond to studentinquires within 24-48 hours. 

• Attend department and collegemeetings as necessary. 

• Participate in student learning assessment activities. 

• Display professional and collegial behavior toward all students, colleagues,supervisors and the entire college community 

• Access Owens email account at least every other day to communicate adequately with students and with the Assistant Chair. Maintain the general guideline of reading and replying to all required messages within48 hours. 

• Provide departmentadminstration with all access information to course materials delivered and/or stored online,i.e. course IDs, passwords, course codes, etc. 

• Other departmental duties as assigned. 

Other Characteristics: 

• Interfaces well with customers (students,faculty and supervisor). Demonstrates professionalism.Good communication skills. Good interpersonalskills,demonstrates a positive attitude.

• Demonstrates an ethical core and strong work standards. 

Minimum Education/Experience: 

• Associate degree or two-year technical certificate 

• Minimum for core HIT courses: 1-2 years recent experience in the HIM Profession. Prefer 1-2 years of teaching experience. 

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