CCS employment application is found at: http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/files/forms/District/16011609.pdf
April 20, 2007
Recruitment No. 060Y07
MEDICAL OFFICE CAREERS INSTRUCTOR
(UNIT: MEDICAL
SECRETARY AND MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONIST)
FULL TIME/ANNUALIZED
Review begins May 23,
2007
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
·
Prepares for and instructs, through traditional classroom and
distance education modes, professional/technical classes in the discipline of
Medical Secretary and Medical Transcriptionist; examples of the types of
courses typically assigned include: medical terminology and anatomy, medical office
reception, human relations, medical transcription, medical coding (beginning
and advanced), and insurance billing/bookkeeping; assignments may be at off-campus centers and may also include evening
and/or weekend classes.
·
Provides
availability and accessibility to students for purpose of academic consulting
and support, in a manner appropriate to meet student needs, through a
combination of scheduled office hours, e-mail accessibility or other effective
means of responsive and timely communication.
·
Communicates
expectations and establishes clear grading criteria through appropriate
instructional means, to include but not limited to developing course syllabi,
handouts, and materials supporting the instructional process; evaluates student
progress and provides clear, timely feedback.
·
Participates
in district, division, department, or general faculty meetings; in-service
training; curriculum development; academic consulting; workshops or seminars;
service on district or college councils or committees, or other activities
within the scope of the position.
·
Complies
with state and federal law applicable to professional duties and
responsibilities; follows established procedures in areas such as printing,
turning in grades, bookstore orders, office support, student financial aid
requirements, safety and health issues and related administrative processes.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (Minimum
Qualifications)
1. Acceptance
of the responsibility to promote the welfare and best interests of students at
all times.
2.
Acceptance of and willingness to support the role
that community colleges serve in higher education, and specifically the
mission, values, goals and objectives of the Community Colleges of Spokane.
3.
Ability to perform assigned duties in a manner
consistent with applicable laws, regulations and goals of the institution and
the community/technical college system.
4.
A demonstrated understanding of and value for the
contributions that a diverse workforce can make to the success of both the
organization and the students we serve.
5. A
combination of training in Medical Secretary and Medical Transcriptionist, as evidenced through a documented record of training programs completed,
plus either:
·
two years of relevant work experience in the field
of Medical Secretary
and Medical Transcriptionist, or
·
two years of relevant and recent teaching experience
in Medical Secretary
and Medical Transcriptionist.
6.
Must have broad and comprehensive training in
industry through work, seminars, and/or on-the-job training.
7.
Meet Washington State Vocation Certification
requirements (WAC 131-16).
PREFERRED COMPETENCIES (Desirable
Qualifications)
1. Five
years’ current industry experience in the medical office field.
2. Certified
as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) through the
3. Certified
as a current Certified Medical Transcriptionist (CMT).
4. A relevant
degree from an accredited intuition.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
This is a
full-time, annualized position with an annual beginning salary of $40,080
- $42,550 for a 175-day contract. (Advancement opportunities exist, based upon
professional development performed during course of employment and seniority,
to maximum of $62,290). Total
compensation: $54,054 - $56,909. Total compensation is an estimate based upon
base salary, current CCS benefit contribution rates and median retirement
contributions. The actual total will
vary depending upon each employee's enrollment specifics.
In
addition, annualized faculty have access to the following forms of supplemental
compensation, consistent with the provisions of the current collective
bargaining agreement between CCS and the Association for Higher Education (AHE)
- subject to change through the collective bargaining process: club advising
stipend ($160 to $1,445 dependent upon activities advised), and summer school
assignment ($10,020 to $11,743 for a 100% load and dependent upon salary step
placement).
CCS
reserves the right to cancel this recruitment without notice. Academic employees are represented by the
Association of Higher Education (AHE), which is affiliated with NEA and
WEA. AHE membership or payment of
representation fee is required. Anticipated
date of employment is September 17, 2007.
CONDITIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT
Person hired must be able to
provide acceptable documentation of U.S. Citizenship or lawful authorization to
work in the
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Incomplete applications will not
be considered. A complete application
consists of the following numbered items:
1.
an official application
2.
a cover letter addressing your qualifications as applied to the
responsibilities of this position
3.
a comprehensive resume
4.
names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references
5.
college transcript(s) – legible copies of transcripts are acceptable at
time of application; transcripts must show student name, name of institution,
and awarded degrees/certificates/licenses
Must request official application (resumes will not
substitute for official application) by contacting the Human Resources
Office, Community Colleges of
Person(s) with a disability may
request special accommodations for receiving and completing the application
process to include; materials in large print, audio tapes explaining application
information, interpreters for the hearing impaired, or special interview
arrangements. Requests for these
services may be made on an individual basis by calling (509) 434-5040.
Community Colleges of
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE
Applications will be accepted
until this position is filled. However,
the screening committee for this position will begin reviewing applications on May
23, 2007. Applications are
encouraged prior to that time to ensure consideration.
All application materials submitted become property of the
Community Colleges of