Educator-HIM

Job Summary: The Educator-Health Informatics & Information Management supports undergraduate and graduate-level teaching Physical Therapy within School of Allied Health. Performs other duties as needed. The hourly rate of pay will be determined commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience.  This course explores the application of informatics principles to optimize clinical workflows, enhance provider efficiency, and improve patient care outcomes within healthcare delivery systems. Students will examine how electronic health records (EHRs), clinical decision support (CDS) tools, health information technologies, and advanced technologies are integrated into clinical environments, with a focus on usability, workflow redesign, and data-driven performance improvement. Seeking individual with experience in electronic health record management and workflow design.

Education and Experience: Associate's Degree or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required. Bachelor's Degree preferred. Minimum one year of experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of current technology and educational media used in teaching and presentations. Able to effectively communicate changes and instructions in a professional, effective and positive manner. Able to read; write legibly; speak in English with professional quality; use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint). Able to communicate effectively on the telephone; think critically; manage multiple assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload; able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure. Able to distinguish colors as necessary; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone, and identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace; see adequately to read computer screens, and written documents necessary to the position.

Licensures and Certifications: Minimum one of the following certification Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) by AHIMA, ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer by AHIMA, Certified Professional Coder (CPC) by AAPC, Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder (CIRCC) by AAPC, Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) by AAPC, Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) by AAPC, Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) preferred.