Health Information Specialist

Job Title

Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

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

Department

FIN | CORE CCBO Operations

Summary of Job Duties

**This position is on-site** The Health Information Specialist performs medical record services and manages patient information by analyzing patient data denial remits and determining what the payor requires to adjudicate the claim; analyzes the denial and notifies the manager of new or different remit issues in work queues. The specialist works timely and notifies the supervisor when there are any delays in keeping work queues empty.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field or Associate's Degree PLUS 2 years of medical or legal experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualification:

• RHIA or RHIT preferred

Additional Information:

• Review insurance remits and determine what medical records the insurance company needs to adjudicate patient claims.
• Determine based on the request where and how the records are processed and where the records need to be sent.
• Designate whether records need to be printed, uploaded to portals, and/or transmitted electronically.
• Learn each payor and work with the payer's guidelines.
• Work within the timeframes expected and report any delays in processing.
• Contact insurance companies to ensure records sent are received at the appropriate insurance destination.
• Communicate and interact with payors as required.
• Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Salary Information

Commensurate with Education and Experience

Required Documents to Apply

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io 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

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

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting

Frequent Physical Activity

Hearing, Talking

Occasional Physical Activity

Balancing, Crouching, Grasping, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Standing, Walking

Benefits Eligible

Yes