Job Abstract

East Los Angeles College

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT

FY25-Health Information Technology Instructor

Full-Time, Tenure-Track, C-Basis (10 Month)

Start Date: Fall 2024

Deadline To File: 4:30 PM, June 6, 2024

Salary: $72,990 to $135,620

East Los Angeles College (ELAC) announce an opening for a full-time, tenure-track, C-Basis (10 Month) Health Information Technology Instructor, beginning Fall 2024. Interested individuals who possess the required training and experience are invited to apply.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Included but are not limited to)

· Teach lecture and laboratory courses in Health Information Technology.

· Maintain professional and ethical academic standards fostering a collegial atmosphere.

· Adhere to CAHIIM standards by submitting CEU documents required for accreditation.

· Assist in identifying and establishing student clinical teaching facilities.

· Advise students enrolled in the Health Information Technology Program.

· Maintain required office hours and be available for student consultation outside of posted office hours.

· Participate in course development and revisions, including student learning activities, and technology course enhancements.

· Meet obligations with regard to Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) and related assessment cycles.

· Assist in developing instructional strategies to reach student with diverse learning styles.

· Participate in program activities including, but not limited to, program review, departmental/program meetings, curriculum development, advisory committee meetings, recruitment, campus activities, college and professional development work.

· Serves as the Student Learning Outcomes Coordinator for the Allied Health Department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Degree and field experience required:

· Associate degree with 6 years of related experience OR

· Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of related experience.

· Sensitivity and understanding of the socio-economic, cultural and ethnic diversity within the community college student population; including teaching under-represented students and students with physical and/or learning disabilities, as these factors relate to differences in learning styles.

· Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification.

The verification of experience letter(s) must meet all of the criteria listed below:

1. Must be on official letterhead of the employing entity
2. Job Title
3. The professional experience must be directly related to the faculty member’s teaching assignment. Must provide a list of duties and activities performed
4. Must provide exact dates of employment (start and end dates)
5. Must state whether worked full or part-time

a. If part-time, it must state the number of hours worked (per week or month, as appropriate)

6. Must be signed ('wet ink" signature) of a verifiable authorized entity representative, with contact information included in case additional clarification or contact is necessary
7. Letters of recommendation will not be accepted

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT

A medical certificate indicating fitness to engage in administrative work is required for new employees at the applicant’s expense prior to employment.

Pursuant to LACCD Board of Trustee's Policy 2900, LACCD employees are required to provide their vaccination status or have an approved exemption in compliance with the LACCD Board of Trustees’ policy. Newly hired employees will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or, at the latest, by their position start date.

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE

A. Degree/Credentials relevant to class assignment:

· Master’s Degree, i.e., in Health Information Management or related discipline;

· RHIA-Registered Health Information Administrator OR

· RHIT-Registered Health Information Technician;

B. Teaching experience and related skills:

· One year of teaching experience in the Health Information discipline in a CAHIIM accredited program.

· Recent professional experience in Health Information Management.

· Demonstrated professional membership in AHIMA, national association and the state component association.

· Knowledge of teaching techniques and experience in developing training materials based on best practices, research, and current adult learning theories.

· Knowledge of current issues in the health information management profession, i.e. HIPAA, Electronic Health Records, Legal Issues, coding (ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS and CPT-4), and management.

· Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database, multimedia presentation, business and medical/health information management software (i.e. 3M encoder, EPIC, Cerner, AHIMA Virtual Lab).

· Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.

· Excellent oral and written communication skills.

EVALUATION PROCEDURE

1. A college selection committee will review all completed and approved applications received. The committee screening will involve and evaluation of the candidate’s qualifications in the areas of training, experience, and personal fitness as determined from the application package and recommendations from referents.

2. Selected candidates will be invited for an interview following the committee screening.

3. Based upon the committee recommendation, finalists will interview with the president and vice president, who will make the final selection.

SALARY

Salary and terms of employment are competitive. Salary range is $72,990 to $135,620 for the 10-month academic year and is based on academic preparation and employment experience. The doctoral differential is $4610 per academic year. Excellent district paid fringe benefits for employees and their dependents including: health, dental, vision, and group term life insurance.

FILING AN APPLICATION

Applicants will be required to file the application using a web-based software to create an applicant profile account, allowing documents to be saved and uploaded as attachments. Please go to https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=6&c=laccd to file the application packet. All applications must be filed by 4:30 PM, June 6, 2024. All materials submitted will become property of East Los Angeles College. After review of application materials by the selection committee, candidates will be contacted only if selected for interviews.

All interested applicants must submit:

1 A detailed letter of interest addressing the responsibilities;

2 A current resume;

3. Copies of transcript(s), (official transcripts will be required if selected for an interview). Documentation from an approved foreign transcript evaluator is required for degrees received from other countries;

4. A list of three references including the name, title, address and telephone numbers of individuals who can assess the applicant’s qualifications for the position.

For questions regarding the application process, please contact the Office of Workforce Education, East Los Angeles College at (323) 265-8613.

ELAC reserves the right to withdraw this position at any time.

Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and require an accommodation during any part of the selection/interview process may request one with at least three (3) business days prior notice. Documentation of the need for an accommodation may be requested. For more information, please visit www.laccd.edu/ada

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The policy of the Los Angeles Community College District is to implement equal opportunity to all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer related), sexual orientation, or veteran status. Positive action will be taken to ensure that this policy is followed in all personnel practices including recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion, and treatment during employment, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, layoff or termination. A vigorous equal employment opportunity program will be maintained to ensure a diverse work force and to achieve expected representation of qualified members of underrepresented groups through the implementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures (Board Rule 101301).

Los Angeles Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer