9 Month Faculty of Health Information Management

Laurel Ridge Community College seeks an engaging and creative instructor for a full-time faculty position (9-month position) to provide leadership and instruction for the health information management. Typical workloads for full time faculty are normally 15 credit hours per semester with 10 student engagement hours required each week. Faculty members are also required to collaborate with others (full and part-time instructors and administrators) to ensure teaching uniformity and continuity of course material and expectations. Based at the Middletown campus, the successful candidate will collaborate in the development of new course curriculum, degrees, certificates, and training as appropriate that align with the direction of the Health Information Management program and the School of Professional Programs. The candidate will strengthen
and expand relationships and partnerships with K-12, higher education, industry, and community
organizations in support of the college mission, vision, and values. Laurel Ridge is looking for a faculty member with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in service, innovation, student success, and integrity in the performance of job duties. The candidate may be assigned to
teach in traditional and non-traditional settings, including face-to-face, hybrid, dual enrollment, or online courses, which may be in a variety of lengths, as well as daytime, evenings, weekends, or at any of the Laurel Ridge locations. Additional duties include advising, recruiting, service on college committees, and working as part of a faculty team to complete the requirements of CAHIIM accreditation.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for the position is $48,263 to $94,806, per year, however, actual starting salary will commensurate with education and/or experience. The position is a 9 month faculty role and as such is eligible for the benefits package offered by the Commonwealth of Virginia for state agencies and the Virginia Community College System. For more information, please visit www.dhrm.virginia.gov and www.vccs.edu
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Laurel Ridge Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Laurel Ridge will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. Please email [email protected] for further information.
Laurel Ridge Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. While honoring bona fide occupational exceptions as needed, the college shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including lactation, age, status as a veteran, national origin, or other non-merit factors. The college also promotes a safe working environment and prohibits sexual misconduct, including sexual violence and harassment.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx , or call DARS at 800- 552-5019.

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

• A Bachelor’s in health information management or related field OR Associate’s in Health Information Management or related field. Qualifying degrees and coursework must be awarded by a regionally accredited institution.
• Minimum of two years of full-time experience in Health Information Management.
• AHIMA credential in RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician), RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator), or other AHIMA coding credential.

• Master’s degree in health information management or related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Demonstrated ICD-10-CM/PCS experience.
• Experience with college-level teaching or training and instruction in the health information management field.
• Demonstrated ability to teach using technology in the classroom and/or online course delivery.
• Experience using electronic medical records.
• Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes and CAHIIM accreditation standards.

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link:  http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.

The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.