Job Description

Position Information

NBAPOSN Title

Working Title

Medical Coding Instructor

Brief Position Overview

The primary responsibility of the person holding this position will be to provide quality instruction in a variety of undergraduate medical coding and insurance billing related courses as part of the City College Nursing, Health and Safety Department. Reporting to the department chair and supervised by the dean of the college, the medical coding faculty will also support the mission, purpose, and goals of City College at Montana State University Billings. Responsibilities include teaching 18 credits for the academic year of Medical Coding and Insurance Billing specific and department-related coursework. The Medical Coding faculty will collaborate with peer department instructors to ensure courses and curriculum meet student and business needs, as well as academic advising of program students, retention, and resource development activities, in addition to delivering courses and teaching.

Faculty Tenure Track

No

Faculty Rank

Instructor

Position Number

6A0955

Department

CC Nursing, Health, Public Safety

Division

City College

Appointment Type

Faculty

Contract Term

Academic Year

Semester

If other, specify From date

If other, specify End date

FLSA

Union Affiliation

MTYCFA

FTE

0.6

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Compensation

Annual

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience and subject to the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)

Contract Type

MUS

If other, please specify

Recruitment Type

Open

Position Details

General Statement

Montana State University Billings is a preferred employer in the region-WE WANT YOU!The following are reasons why you should join our team:

Sick Leave - Earned per Contract Rate

Employee and Dependent Tuition Waiver

Opportunities to engage in professional development opportunities

Committed to employee wellness and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program

Medical Benefits that are robust and affordable

Visit MUS Benefits to learn more about our benefit package including

Medical, Vision, and Dental

Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability are incorporated into our benefits

Learn more about our retirement benefits at MUS Retirement

Campus vibrancy- coffee shops, FREE attendance to MSUB concerts, athletic events, and lectures, access to recreation center, library, etc.

Beautiful campus environment that features our MSUB Mile walking path

Duties and Responsibilities

General

Vigorously upholds a culture of academic integrity.

A commitment to continuous quality improvement.

Teaching

Instructional preparation and teaching of assigned courses in the curriculum.

Facilitate the learning process that creates a safe, non-threatening climate that supports learning across the curriculum.

Participate in the assessment of student learning activities to maximize the potential for students to learn what is necessary to meet program outcomes.

Teach 18 credit hours per year in online settings.

Teach various courses in medical coding and insurance billing, including, but not limited to, Medical Terminology and all Medical Coding and Insurance Billing Specialist program required courses.

Deliver online instruction and maintain a welcoming course environment and culture adhering to MSUB's RSI Policy.

Support student success, including office hours and student advising.

Improve and refine curriculum and course content to meet the needs of changing student populations.

Assess student learning at the course, program, and institutional level.

Service

University service, including participating in committees and activities as appropriate to the position.

Serve on committees, task force(s), and special projects contributing to the growth of the Program, City College, and Montana State University Billings.

Participate in local AAPC Chapter meetings and activities

Scholarly Activities

Maintain appropriate certifications and licenses.

Maintain proficiency in teaching and specialty expertise.

Maintain expertise in discipline. Attend selected professional development activities.

Maintains currency in medical coding and insurance billing through certification CEUs and the review of relevant journals, abstracts, and scientific literature to include existing and emerging technologies, including underlying educational principles.

Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Education Required:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.

Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credentials

Experience Required:Minimum two years of work experience related to Medical Coding and Insurance Billing

Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Education Preferred:

Continuing education through the AAPC Certified Professional Biller Course with the intent to complete AAPC CPB Certification within 6 months of hire.

Continuing education through the AAPC Certified Approved Instructor Course with intent to complete AAPC Approved Instructor Certification within 1 year of hire.

Experience Preferred:

Demonstrated experience teaching with a Learning Management System (i.e. Desire2Learn, Canvas, etc).

Experience in revenue cycle management

Experience teaching at the secondary or post-secondary level.

Experience teaching underprepared/developmental learners.

Experience using a variety of teaching and assessment techniques to enhance student success.

Experience with teaching traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds.

Experience developing and delivering online content

The Successful Candidate Will

QUALITIES:

Demonstrated commitment to supporting under-prepared students

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Strong organizational skills.

Exceptional attention to detail.

Effective time management skills.

Commitment to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.

Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations of students, faculty, and staff.

Ability to represent the college and the university as a professional.

Knowledge of university policies and procedures.

A passion for education that supports individual, economic, and social change.

Comprehensive knowledge of the concepts, technologies, principles, and practices of process facilities applied to local industries.

Ability to exercise sound judgment in all facets of the student-teacher relationship and to teach a diverse group of students.

Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Special Requirements

Physical Demands

Requires sufficient mobility to work in a college with hands-on programs and operations, operate office equipment, able to lift, push or pull at least 25 lbs. Additional physical demands may include: stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching overhead and horizontally, repetitive hand movements, sitting for extended periods of time, and 4-6 hours of screen time per day.

The Program

The Department

The College

This position has supervisory duties?

No

Posting Detail Information

Announcement Number

FAC - VA - 2500021P

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

08/19/2025

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

11/25/2024

Close Date

12/09/2024

Open until filled

Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Applicants will be reviewed and interviewed on an ongoing basis after the screening date. The screening date begins 10 calendar days after a position is posted on the employment website.

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Diversity Statement

Montana State University Billings is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the University's mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.Montana State University Billings makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant's ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee's ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran's Employment Preference Act, MSU Billings provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran's preference or request accommodation, contact the Human Resources Office, Montana State University Billings, 1500 University Drive, Billings, MT 59101-0298, 406-657-2278, [email protected] Billings Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Billings Website:

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