Health Information Specialist

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Closing Date:

11/21/2026Type of Position:Professional Staff - Project/Program AdministrationJob Type:Regular Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

NoInstitution 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.

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Summary of Job Duties:The Health Information Specialist performs medical record services and manages patient information by analyzing patient data, denial remits, and determining what the payer needs to adjudicate the claim. Analyzing the denial and notifies the Manager if there are any new or different remit issues in work queues. Works timely and notifies the supervisor when there are any delays in keeping work queues empty.Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field, or
• Associate's degreein Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field, plus two (2) years of medical or legal experience required.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for reviewing the insurance remits and determining what medical records the insurance company needs to adjudicate the patient claims.
• Determine, based on request, where and how the records are processed and where the records need to be sent. Some records will need to be printed, some uploaded to portals, and some may be transmitted electronically.
• Learn each payer and work with the payer's guidelines.
• Work within the timeframes expected and report any delays in processing. The specialist may need to contact insurance companies to ensure records sent arrive at the appropriate insurance destination. Will require some phone activity with payors on occasion.
• Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Qualifications Equivalencies:

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

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

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

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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, SittingFrequent Physical Activity:Hearing, TalkingOccasional Physical Activity:Balancing, Crouching, Grasping, Standing, WalkingBenefits Eligible:Yes