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Type of Position: Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available: No

Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University\'s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

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.

At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Visit our website to learn more:

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Department: ICE | CORE PA ABC Medical Access Referrals

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Summary of Job Duties: The Health Information Specialist is responsible for assisting in the coordination and indexing of outside records received via Trace, our virtual fax. This person ensures that all requests are sent to the appropriate in-box of Trace and creates a referral shell in EPIC for all new requests. This person will insure that scheduled appointments have outside records sent to Medical Records to be scanned to the Electronic Patient Folder (EPF) and available to providers prior to the scheduled appointment.

Qualifications:

\xc2\xb7 Responsible for assisting in the coordination and indexing of outside records received via Trace and email.

\xc2\xb7 Ensures that all requests are sent to the appropriate in-box of Trace and creates a referral shell in EPIC for all new requests.

\xc2\xb7 Ensure that scheduled appointments have outside records sent to Medical Records to be scanned to the Electronic Patient Folder (EPF) and available to providers prior to the scheduled appointment.

\xc2\xb7 Monitor and forward health information requests to appropriate areas within the institution.

\xc2\xb7 Updates the correspondence log for all requests on a daily basis. Provides daily statistics to supervisor.

\xc2\xb7 Periodically assigned special projects and related duties and may be required to assist in other areas of the department as determined by the manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

\xc2\xb7 Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Health Information Management. Will accept current enrollment in Health Information Management or Associate\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Health Information Management and 2 years experience in health information

OR

\xc2\xb7 High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of experience in health information.

\xc2\xb7 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:

\xc2\xb7 Current RHIT or RHIA certification or eligibility.

Additional Information:

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply: List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Proof of Veteran Status, Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check

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.

Constant Physical Activity: Crawling, Crouching, Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity: Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Talking

Occasional Physical Activity: Crawling, Crouching, Feeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Standing, Walking

Benefits Eligible: Yes

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