Job Description
Salary: See Position Description
Location : Yakima, WA
Job Type: Part-Time Faculty
Job Number: 25-052
Division: Workforce Education
Opening Date: 05/27/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
Our Mission Statement:
As a federally designated Hispanic-serving Institution residing on the traditional homelands of the 14 Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, Yakima Valley College cultivates equity and a culture of innovative and inclusive teaching and learning.
Yakima Valley College serves all students holistically, supports all students' learning goals, and fosters achievement within career and educational pathways.
We strengthen our communities by providing opportunities for personal enrichment, economic mobility, and sociocultural engagement.
Yakima Valley College seeks an innovative Adjunct Medical Billing and Coding Instructor in the Allied Health Department . This is not a remote position. This position is part-time, non-tenure track.
Reporting to the Dean - Workforce Education, the Medical Billing and Coding Instructor demonstrates a commitment and expertise in working with diverse populations, utilizes appropriate technology in the classroom, and has a record as a successful instructor demonstrating strong promise as a contributing member of the Workforce Education Division.
The Medical Billing and Coding Instructor values opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations, finds ways to utilize cooperative learning, and utilizes various technologies in the classroom and for distance delivery of instruction.
SALARY:
920.00 per Instructional Unit (IU)
Up to 10 IU's per quarter
Essential Tasks
Prepare and teach courses as assigned within the Allied Health Medical Billing and Coding (AHBC) program in person, hybrid and/or online as assigned.
Update AHBC curriculum as required by the institution or industry trends.
Collaborate with department team members.
Maintain required licensure.
Maintain currency in the field of study.
Maintain required professional development plan if teaching load places instructor in this category for Professional Technical Educators.
Meet college deadlines.
Follow college policy and procedure.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Associate's degree in healthcare field.
Qualification with appropriate training and certification as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or other appropriate Health Care Provider certification or licensure.
Three years of recent relevant employment.
Eligibility for vocational certification in the State of Washington.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: An earned Bachelor's degree in healthcare or closely related field.
Experience teaching via Distance Education modes (online courses, interactive TV courses, etc.).
Experience teaching at the community college level.
Experience teaching Allied Health courses.
Experience developing curriculum.
Ability to communicate knowledge and skills in both oral and written forms to students who represent a broad spectrum of ages, abilities, ethnicity, education, and cultural backgrounds.
Proven ability to work with the community and health care providers to create training and curriculum to meet the workforce needs.
ABILITY TO: Teach in person, hybrid or online as assigned.
Create and update curriculum for specified course content in medical billing and coding.
Utilize technology effectively to enhance student learning.
Work effectively with supervisors, colleagues, staff, and students as part of an education team.
Complete grading and respond to students in a timely manner.
Be student centered and focused on creating an environment conducive to meeting their learning needs.
Continually upgrade knowledge and skills in order to maintain relevant curriculum.
Supplemental Information
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
To apply for this position, you MUST submit a complete YVC Online Employment Application, and include the following REQUIRED attachments: A cover lette r describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (a generic cover letter will not be accepted)
A current resume (a resume will not substitute for the "work experience" section of the online application)
Three (3) professional references (personal references do not count as professional)
Unofficial transcripts for confirmation of degree (if minimum qualifications require a degree). The successful candidate will be required to submit official transcripts at time of hire.
Certifications/Credentials as required for fulfillment of the minimum qualifications.
Supplemental Question: The college requires a Diversity and Inclusion response as part of its application materials. The statement is found in the supplemental question area of the application. Please respond (NO MORE than two pages in length) in the text box area provided or upload the document to your application as an attachment.
Please note :Failure to follow the above application instructions will lead to disqualification. Please do not include any attachments other than the ones requested above. E-mailed documents will not be accepted after the closing of the recruitment or in lieu of attaching your documents to the online application.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Candidates invited for interviews may be required to complete a skills test.
Candidates may be subject to a Criminal History Background Check as a condition for consideration of employment.
"In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire."
Yakima Valley College does not discriminate against any person based on their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation and/or gender identity, age, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other prohibited basis in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment. All inquiries regarding compliance should be directed to Alma Ramirez, Chief Human Resources Officer, Yakima Valley College, 1015 South 16th Avenue, Yakima, Washington, 98902; emailaramirez@yvcc.edu; telephone 509.574.4671.
Yakima Valley College's Annual Safety and Fire Report is available online at mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, required statistics, and other related information for the past three calendar years. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please call 509.574.4610.
Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible.
All positions are subject to funding.
Yakima Valley College offers a selection of health and retirement plans allowing you to take advantage of the plans that work for you. We also offer paid leave, development and career opportunities, and other compensation benefits. Benefit packages are a key component of our Total Compensation Model.
Insurance Benefits
Yakima Valley College offers medical (including vision), and dental. There are several medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state. Employees are also covered by basic life and long term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees can elect to participate in the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) Plan 3 or the State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP) through TIAA. For additional information, check out the ' web site. Employees can elect to participate in the Washington State Board Retirement Plan instead, check out the plan vendor at for more information.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the (DCP), a supplemental retirement savings program that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
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Job Tags
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