Instructor, Medical Coding Specialist-Part-Time (Online)

Instructor, Medical Coding Specialist-Part-Time (Online) Job Posting

Job Details

• Instructor, Medical Coding Specialist-Part-Time (Online) Salary $70.00 Hourly
• Location Mequon, WI
• Job Type Part-Time
• 43 Week Remote Employment Remote Only
• Job Number 2026-05573
• Division Healthcare Pathway
• Opening Date 02/04/2026
• Closing Date 2/19/2026 10:00 PM Central

Job Description

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is seeking a passionate and experienced Medical Coding Specialist to join our team. As an instructor, you will teach classroom, online, and applied courses in the Medical Coding Specialist Technical Diploma Program. The successful candidate will have a strong background in medical coding and teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and deliver instruction and perform teaching-related activities
• Develop curriculum and monitor and revise as appropriate to maintain course effectiveness
• Manage equipment, supplies, and materials
• Assess student performance
• Advise students on academic issues
• Collaborate with advisory committee in program/department area
• Attend departmental and institutional meetings
• Promote the education/training program/department
• Support student organizations and activities
• Develop relationships with business and industry
• Complete program/department evaluation and follow-up
• Maintain certification, continue professional development, and stay current in field

Qualifications

• Educational Requirements:
• Must have a Bachelors Degree or higher in Health Information Management, Health Care Informatics, or
• Associates Degree AS in Health Information Technology, five (5) year (10,000 hours) of experience and training, including one (1) year of Supervision/Management in Health Information Management
• Occupational Experience Requirement:
• Must have a minimum of two (2) years of full-time or equivalent (4,000 hours) experience as a Medical Coder
• One of the following must be met:
• At least one (1) year of work experience must have occurred within the last five (5) years
• Two (2) years of teaching Medical Coding course work at the post-secondary level within the last five (5) years
• Industry or Vendor Certification Requirement:
• Must have current certification in one (1) of the following:
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
• Certified Coding Specialist-Physician Based (CCS-P) through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) through the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC)
• Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Registration Administration (RHIA)

Additional Skills and Responsibilities

• Reviews professional and hospital inpatient and outpatient medical record documentation and properly identifies and assigns ICD-10-CM, ICD-10 PCS, and CPT-4 codes, DRGs, MS DRGs, Present On Admission (POA) indicators, APCs, and modifiers as well as abstracting these code assignments according to official guidelines
• Keeps current with coding guidelines through self-study, continuing education, seminars, and conference attendance and professional journals
• Knowledge of internal and external quality review, preferred
• Previous teaching experience preferred
• Experience in teaching and/or developing curriculum in a variety of environments including in-person and online
• Experience using a variety of instructional methods including online teaching preferred
• Must be able to develop and maintain curriculum currency
• Working knowledge of computers and software related to instructional area including MS Office/Google Suite, data systems, mobile technologies, web conference tools, and social networking; and knowledge of, or willing to learn, Blackboard or similar learning management system (LMS) preferred
• Knowledge or experience with engaged and service learning strongly required
• Must be able to communicate effectively through both oral and written means
• Must have knowledge of assessment of student academic competency attainment
• Must be able to relate successfully with students and staff of diverse cultural, social, and educational backgrounds
• Must embrace and demonstrate Standards of Teaching Excellence in development and delivery of instruction

Standards of Teaching Excellence

• Understanding Students and Fostering Student Success
• Class Management
• Planning/Organization
• Content Mastery and Currency
• Teaching Methodology
• Assessment of Student Learning
• Professional Contributions

Essential Technology

• Email - Experience with an Email system (Gmail, Outlook)
• Telephone - Experience with a voice mail system
• Computer - Experience with Microsoft Office Suite/Google
• Essential Supportive Technology:
• Online Information Management Systems - Experience with Self-Service or other online information management systems used for student advising, student programs, grading, class schedules, and rosters
• Blackboard Ultra - Experience with Blackboard or other web-based course-management systems
• Technology-based Instruction - Experience with technology-based instructional delivery systems including SMART symposium, interactive touch screen monitors, LCD projectors, DVD players, and/or other classroom technology
• Emerging Technologies - Experience with emerging technologies (e.g. social networking applications)

Supplemental Information

• Start Date: This position supports the Healthcare Pathway and is available to start immediately
• Hours: This is a part-time faculty pool position. This is an "applicant pool" posting. Assignments are temporary, not guaranteed, can vary in hours/days, and will depend entirely on course availability and department needs each semester
• Instructional Delivery Method: The course instructor will need to attend in-person any required pathway, department, and college-wide meetings (such as MATC Days, Non-Student Contact Days, Coordination Days) as directed by their supervisor
• Successful candidates must reside in the State of Wisconsin
• Salary: The starting hourly wage for all part-time faculty is $40 per course hour of teaching. Part-time faculty are also compensated for an additional 45 minutes of time for each hour of instruction to cover office hours and prep time which is equivalent to $70 per hour
• Application Materials & Requirements:
  1. Complete the Employment Application in its Entirety
  2. Attach All Required Documents (At Time of Application)
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  4. Proof of Education: Unofficial transcripts for all degrees earned from an accredited institution
  5. Proof of Credentials: Copies of any professional licenses and/or certifications required by the position
     3. Please note: a resume is not an acceptable alternative to a fully completed application
     4. A Note for Applicants with Foreign Credentials:
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     6. If you are using degrees, courses, or credits from an institution outside the United States, they must be from an institution considered equivalent to a regionally accredited post-secondary institution in the United States
     7. We recommend using a service affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) to obtain an evaluation of your foreign credentials
        5. Requirements Prior to Start Date (If Hired):
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        7. If an offer of employment is made and accepted, you will be required to provide the following documents before your first day:
        8. Official Transcripts (Sealed)
        9. Completed Verification of Employment Form (if applicable)
           6. Interview:
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           8. As part of the interview process, selected candidates are required to prepare and present an interactive theory lesson and simulated teaching demonstration lasting 10 minutes of the overall interview time, which may be conducted in-person or virtually
              7. EEO:
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              9. Milwaukee Area Technical College will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, disability, age, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, union affiliation, arrest and conviction record, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law
              10. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities
              11. If you have a disability and need special accommodation for the application process, please contact our office at 414-297-6529 (Wisconsin Relay System: 711) or email jobs@matc.edu

              12. Employee Benefits

                  • Part-time employees pay a higher percentage of the premium than full-time employees
                  • Health Insurance:
                  • MATC offers a choice between two medical insurance plans
                  • 1- UMR High Level PPO
                  • 2- UMR Low Level PPO
                  • Dental Insurance:
                  • MATC offers a traditional group dental plan through Delta Dental
                  • Annual maximum per covered person is $2,500; plan covers preventive, routine, restoration, and orthodontics for dependents up to age 19
                  • Group Term Life Insurance:
                  • MATC offers group life insurance benefits through Symetra Provident Insurance with active assignment and is fully paid for by the College
                  • The amount of insurance is $15,000
                  • The benefit is doubled in the event of accidental death
                  • Retirement Benefits:
                  • If you are employed for greater than 12 months and meet the minimum hours requirement for participation in the WRS pension system, you will be notified of your eligibility
                  • The College currently pays the full cost of the employer contribution (6.9%), and the employee pays the full part of the employee contribution of 6.9% of salary
                  • There is a five-year vesting period requirement in order to qualify for any employer contributions made on the employees behalf
                  • Flexible Spending Plans:
                  • MATC offers eligible employees the opportunity to participate in both Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending accounts administered through UMR
                  • Sick Leave Benefits:
                  • Sick leave is earned based on one times the weekly workload per semester
                  • The maximum hours accumulation is 640 hours
                  • Vacation Benefits:
                  • Vacation is earned based on the length