Job Description Summary:
At Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC), we are dedicated to transforming lives through education and creating a lasting impact on our community. We invite passionate and innovative educators to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance and competitive benefits, including a robust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campuses provide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning, within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence. At GTCC, you'll be part of a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culture committed to delivering exceptional results, making it a truly amazing place to work and thrive.
The Program Director, in collaboration with the Dean provides the vision and leadership required to realize the mission of the Health Information Technology ( HIT ) Program, and the college at large. Primary administrative responsibilities include program development/ management, budget development/management, maintaining programmatic accreditation/external partnerships and providing operational supervision to full and part time faculty and staff in the department. Instructional responsibilities require a strong HIT skill set and the ability to teach students effectively in an instructional environment. The Program Director is a member of the full-time faculty and maintains a teaching load with some administrative release time to carry out duties.
Education Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Health Information Technology/Management or related field from a regionally accredited post- secondary institution
- Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician ( RHIT ) OR as a Registered Health Information Administrator ( RHIA )
Education Preferred:
- Master's Degree in Health Information Technology/Management or related field from a regionally accredited post- secondary institution
Experience Required:
- Three years of relevant professional experience in the field to include current medical coding protocols (e.g., CPT/ICD)
- Three years demonstrated teaching experience in Health Information Technology within a post-secondary institution or health care setting.
- Experience with information technology processes/products such as database management, data analytics and use of Electronic Health Record software and Microsoft products.
- Experience with direct employee supervision and management
Experience Preferred:
- Greater than three years of relevant professional experience in the field to include current medical coding protocols (e.g., CPT/ICD)
- Greater than three years demonstrated teaching experience in Health Information Technology within a post-secondary institution
- Experience developing and maintaining an effective curriculum to include outcomes assessment and program evaluation.
- Experience with Health Information Technology national accreditation standards and procedures, i.e.CAHIIM
- Experience with alternate instructional delivery systems to include a learning management system