Health Information Specialist

Health Information Specialist

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.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX 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.

• For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources.

Department:

• FIN | CORE CCBO Operations

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 degree in 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:

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, Sitting

Frequent Physical Activity:

• Hearing, Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:

• Balancing, Crouching, Grasping, Standing, Walking

Benefits Eligible:

• Yes