Health Information Management Professor

• Prepare and teach HIM/T courses including Healthcare Privacy, Confidentiality and Security, Data Governance, Revenue Cycle Management, System Analysis and Design, Data Quality Management and Performance Improvement, Healthcare Compliance, Human Resource Management and Leadership, Organizational Management in Healthcare, and Professional Practice Experience.
• Meet accreditation standards for areas of instructional responsibility and participate in and support overall college and program accreditation processes.
• Participate in maintaining and developing Health Information Management on-line student resources that support coursework in accordance with program standards.
• Participate in curriculum planning, development, evaluation and assessment of learning outcomes.
• Participate in the planning and development of integrated educational software such as AHIMAs Virtual Lab, EHR Go, Navigate 2, or others.
• Advise students in their educational plan and career goals per TCC and departmental advising practices.
• Serve on program advisory, faculty and college committees.
• Participate in department, division and college activities.
• Attend continuing education meetings and seminars for the profession to enhance student learning and to maintain professional credentials and currency of course content.
• Maintain office hours in accordance with Faculty negotiated agreement requirements.
•  Perform related duties as assigned.

• Baccalaureate degree in Health Information Management or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Active AHIMA credential, such as Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).
• Seven years current work experience in the field of Health Information Management.
• Intermediate level computer and technology skills.
• Ability to inspire, motivate, teach and mentor students in the profession of Health Information Management   

• Successful completion of a criminal history background check.
• Eligibility for Washington State vocational certification.
• Maintenance of AHIMA credential and continuing education requirements through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

• Competence with and commitment to the professional field of Health Information Management and the American Health Information Management Association. 
• Knowledge and experience in a wide variety of health care settings and facilities.
• A high level of technology and application skills in the teaching and/or health care field.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, cultural awareness, and sensitivity in the workplace.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with students, faculty, staff and external community partners in both online and face to face environments.
• Success in establishing and maintaining positive working relationships within a diverse environment.
•  Experience with dynamic, interactive delivery methods of teaching students with widely varying levels of proficiency and with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement and outcome assessment methodologies.
• Ethical decision-making ability and sound professional judgment.

1. Tacoma Community College online application.
2. Resume & cover letter describing how your educational background and experience align with the responsibilities and qualifications.
3. Copies of unofficial transcripts for all colleges and universities attended.
4.  Tacoma Community College is committed to creating and supporting a multi-cultural climate that welcomes, fosters, respects, and celebrates diversity. Please attach a statement (maximum two pages) describing your experiences with other cultures and communities, your level of cultural self-awareness and how you have integrated both experience and self-awareness into your living/working environment.

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