<p>Summary of Position</p> <p>Assumes a leadership role in the daily operations and ongoing development and evaluation of the program, focusing on student engagement, fostering learning, and modeling professionalism to produce competently trained individuals ready for professional careers. Exhibits oversight of ongoing accreditation including the maintenance of compliance with the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) standards and assures teaching and training methods enlist best practices and those endorsed by the profession. Remains involved in all aspects of didactic and practical instruction as needed.</p> <p>Position Information</p> <p>Assists with student recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts. Fosters a positive and interactive learning environment that encourages student participation and critical thinking.</p> <p>Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources. Remains current regarding advancements in the field of Health Information Management to integrate relevant information into the curriculum. Collaborates with colleagues to enhance the overall academic experience and contribute to the continuous improvement of the program. Monitors student progress, advise students, record grades/academic progress, and submit reports as requested.</p> <p>An Institution of Opportunity: YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives.</p> <p>As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University's mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU's culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education.</p> <p>Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday, including some evenings, and the possibility of some weekend days.</p> <p>Qualifications and Competencies</p> <p>Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: Certification in one or more of the following: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), and/or Certified Coding Specialist - physician based (CCS-P).</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications: At least a bachelor's degree in allied health (or related field) or an associate degree, five or more years as a certified medical assistant, and current certification by American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) and/or American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA); practical/industry experience in the professional discipline; and certification in one or more of the following: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), and/or Certified Coding Specialist - physician based (CCS-P).</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher in health information management-related field; previous teaching experience at the college/community college level.</p> <p>Supplemental Information</p> <p>Please upload all transcripts as one PDF file.</p> <p>At time of hire, all candidates must provide official transcripts. Official transcripts must be provided in an unopened, sealed envelope and must bear the embossed or raised college seal, date and Registrar's signature.</p>