Online Visiting Professor Outpatient Coding

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">DeVry University strives to close our society’s opportunity gap and address emerging talent needs by preparing learners to thrive in careers shaped by continuous technological change. Through innovative programs, relevant partnerships, and exceptional care, we empower students to meaningfully improve their lives, communities, and workplaces. <br><br>Our colleague experience is an area of obsessive focus. At DeVry University, we care about you. Because, only through you can we deliver our unique Care Formula to our learners and partners.</span></p><div> <p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Opportunity:<br></span></strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">DeVry University focuses on developing long-term relationships with superior instructors who have high professional standards, excellent communication skills, enthusiasm and a commitment to providing the finest practitioner-focused education. We are seeking primarily industry professionals to teach and share their knowledge and experience with undergraduate and graduate students in a variety of fields.</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Courses meet once or twice a week for eight weeks.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Face-to-face interaction is blended with technology (such as online discussions and online assignments) for an enhanced learning environment.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Faculty are responsible for facilitating student learning by teaching courses and programs in accordance with DeVry University requirements.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Faculty develop course syllabi and lesson plans and apply teaching techniques to best achieve course and programmatic objectives.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">All DeVry instructors will participate in a comprehensive faculty training program and ongoing faculty development activities to ensure the highest quality instruction. </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">DeVry University does not guarantee any specific number of work hours or assignments, which may vary based on the University’s needs and discretion.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">As you explore this opportunity, we invite you to view this brief <a rel="noopener" href="https://youtu.be/4Yr5CuEQy6o?si=rcVTc3Vbl0vpIgkB" target="_blank">video</a> highlighting how our faculty engage in meaningful student support.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Responsibilities:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Develops and provides students with an approved DeVry University syllabus that follows a template established by the local campus, and which includes the terminal course objectives. </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Organizes, prepares, and regularly revises and update all course materials. </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Uses appropriate technological options for online technologies and course-related software, including Websites, e-mail, and online discussions for preparing the course and making it accessible to students. </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Models effective oral and written communications that engage the students, provide clarity, and improve student learning. </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Sets clear expectations for the course by publishing course terminal objectives, assignment/examinations dates, and weight the distribution of various evaluation categories. </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Ensures that the content and level of material included on exams correspond to the course terminal objectives. </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Demonstrates consistency and fairness in the preparation and grading of exams, and provide timely feedback to students. </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Completes other duties as assigned.</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Requirements</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Master’s degree is in a healthcare-related field, degree from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent.</span></li> <li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Outpatient coding experience is required, along with current industry experience in a healthcare setting.</span></li> <li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Current industry-related certifications (CCS).</span></li> <li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Fac<span style="font-size: 12pt;">ulty must have a minimum of 5 years of working knowledge of healthcare operations related to the following areas:</span></span> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Faculty must have a minimum of five years of  recent in-field outpatient coding experience.</span></li> <li style="color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Electronic health/medical records.</span></li> <li style="color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">IT systems and functions within healthcare.</span></li> <li style="color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Health insurance and reimbursement.</span></li> <li style="color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Health privacy and ethics.</span></li> <li style="color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Reimbursement methodologies and billing functions.</span></li> <li style="color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space: normal;"> <span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">This role requires the ability to work flexible hours including evenings.</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Preferred Qualifications:</span></p> <ul> <li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Additional subject matter expertise in the areas of:</span></li> <li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Coding compliance</span></li> <li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Previous teaching experience.</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">Pay: </span></strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">Visiting Professor pay is based on level, the number of credit hours taught per 8-week session, and location. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">In addition, DeVry University does not guarantee any specific number of work hours or assignments, which may vary based on the University’s needs and discretion.</span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;" type="disc"> <li style="line-height: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Pay may vary in most states from $1500-$2700 per 8-week session </span></li> <li style="line-height: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Pay in the states of AZ, CA, IN and PA is paid at an hourly rate of either $22.00/hour or $23.50/hour </span></li> </ul> </div><p><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">For Visiting Professor roles, we accept applications on an ongoing basis.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>DeVry University offers benefit options for Visiting Professors, including:</strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;" type="disc"> <li style="line-height: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">401(k) and Roth Plan</span></li> <li style="line-height: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black; background: white;">Paid Tuition Program</span></li> <li style="line-height: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black; background: white;">Remote and Flex Work Options</span></li> <li style="line-height: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black; background: white;">Paid Sick Time</span></li> <li style="line-height: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black; background: white;">Technology Stipend</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Benefits vary based on employment status. Part-time/Visiting Professors positions may not be eligible for all benefits.<br><br>We believe that a vibrant and collaborative workplace is essential to our educational mission and the success of our community. </span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">We are committed to a workplace environment where all colleagues feel valued, respected, and supported. </span></p>

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