FORTIS Colleges and Institutes · 2 hours ago
Health Information Management Program Director
SLC Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expFORTIS Colleges and Institutes is seeking a Health Information Management Program Director to oversee the academic program and ensure quality instruction. The role involves teaching, curriculum development, faculty support, and student retention strategies within the Health Information Management program.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Demonstrates excellent teaching qualities and sets a positive example for other instructors regarding appropriate dress, class preparation, punctuality, student assessment, and a student-centered approach to classroom instruction
Serves as a Subject Matter Expert for students, instructional staff, and advisory committees regarding academic curriculum
Provides leadership in developing, evaluating, and maintaining curricula and programs that respond to community needs, prepare students for success, and meet the requirements of the regulatory agencies
Assists in the development and implementation of strategies that support student enrollment, retention, externship/internship/clinical programs, and program completion
In the capacity of a qualified instructor, visits externship sites, reviews the students’ performance, and conducts meetings with students
Monitors attendance, SAP, and other program data to take necessary corrective action to ensure successful graduation and retention outcomes
Develops the schedule of classes in a timely fashion and in consultation with the DOE/Dean, that is responsive to student needs and educational efficiencies
Oversees textbook review and selection process at the department level, updates textbook inventory, and submits textbook orders for approval by the DOE/Dean and ultimately the campus director
Coordinates with the DOE/Dean to conduct classroom observations, faculty evaluations, performance reviews, conferences, in-services, and professional development sessions
Assists the DOE/Dean in the hiring, training, development, and supervision of faculty and substitutes to cover classes as needed
Assists the Dean/DOE in providing product knowledge training to the admissions personnel from time to time and prior to the implementation of new or updated program(s)
Works with faculty to provide mentoring for new full-time and adjunct faculty
Organizes and conducts new employee orientations regarding program procedures, instructional issues, and Faculty Fast Track Training
Works with faculty to support course consistency in accordance with approved course syllabi and lesson plans
Conducts weekly meetings with the faculty in his/her department to identify at-risk students, review policies and procedures, and resolve faculty and student issues
Ensures faculty support the attainment of department and institutional goals as laid out in the Institutional Effectiveness Plan
Maintains inventory of equipment, software, and supplies in the laboratory and classroom, and monitors the cleanliness of the labs/classrooms
Monitors classroom and student safety and immediately reports safety concerns to the DOE/Dean and Campus Director
Participates in student activities, such as serving as a club advisor, if asked
Is aware of the school catalog, faculty handbook, and student handbook and understands all the procedures and expectations stated within it, as well as policies stated therein
Ensures that student surveys are completed at the end of each course and mailed to Datamark in a timely fashion
Ensures that faculty members in the department submit final grades to the Registrar by the established deadline
Selects and engages in advisory board activities at least twice a year with the coordinated effort of Career Services and the DOE/Dean
Assists Career Services in working with students prior to and after graduation in securing positions related to their area of training
Develops and maintains industry contacts for instructional and employment purposes
Keeps abreast of industry changes through participation in industry events and regular involvement in professional organizations
Organizes and implements programming designed to help graduates transition from school to employment
Adheres to and supports school policies and procedures as referenced in the employee handbook, faculty handbook, and catalog
Attends student orientation and graduation ceremonies
Performs other duties as may be specified by the DOE/Dean or the Campus Director
Maintains Regular and reliable attendance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor degree in Health Information/Health Informatics is required
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) AND/OR Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
Documented expertise in academic subject area as demonstrated by data sheets, diplomas, transcripts, certifications, and/or résumés
Expertise in interpersonal and oral presentation/written communication skills
Ability to provide effective direction and leadership, and work effectively and collaboratively with others
Minimum of 5 years of industry experience as a Registered Health Information Technician and/or Registered Health Information Administrator
Prior higher education/postsecondary related teaching experience of at least 2 years
Preferred
Master degree in Health Information/Health Informatics
Company
FORTIS Colleges and Institutes
FORTIS is a post-secondary network of colleges and institutes that engages students in a powerful learning and training experience for lifelong growth.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase