Health Information Specialist

Closing Date:

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management. Will accept current enrollment in Health Information Management or Associate's Degree in Health Information Management and 2 years experience in health information

OR

• High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of experience in health information.

• Must be an expert in state and federal laws, HIPAA regulations, and UAMS release of information policies and procedures to ensure that patient health information is protected.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current RHIT or RHIA certification or eligibility.

Additional Information:

Job Requirements:

• Reviews records and referrals, identifies whether referral transcription process or record upload process should be followed, and whether additional records/demographics are needed, enters/transcribes referral orders into Epic.
• Identifies records containing ASD diagnoses, ICD codes as part of the referral entry process. Reaches out to outside providers to obtain additional records/demographics.
• Follows special processes for expedited referral entry and scheduling.

• Collaborates with others to ensure completeness and accuracy of data through quality control checks, and to prevent or eliminate missing data, duplications, and other data errors.

• Perform other duties as needed.

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.