Health Information Specialist
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Job Description
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Type of Position:
Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Sponsorship Available:
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 $50000
- 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 theApply link/button.
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Department:
FIN CORE HIM ROI & MPI
Departments Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
The Health Information Quality Specialist is responsible for helping to ensure the integrity and accuracy of patient record uploads clinical staff scanning/uploading of patient records and of UAMS vital records reporting. This is typically managed by verification and tracking of system reports review of operational work logs and follow up on reports provided by the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH). Must meet quality and productivity standards. Requires critical thinking and independent decision making as well as general knowledge and understanding of HIM/Hospital policy and procedures and ADH Vital Records regulations and requirements. This position reports to the HIM Release of Information and Vital Records Manager but the scope of the role requires the person to work with all HIM Managers.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree Health Information Management or related field or an Associates Degree in Health Information Management or a related field and 2 years experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- RHIA or RHIT certification preferred.
Additional Information:
Reviews medical records and images scanned and/or imported by clinical staff to the medical record; identifies errors and initiates corrections process; provides education to prevent future errors.
Reviews medical records and images imported to the medical record by patient; identifies errors and initiates corrections process; assigns updates document types when appropriate.
Assists with HIM Vital Records; serves as backup to HIM Vital Records Specialist with birth certificate and death certificate completion; performs quality audits and reconciliation of birth and death certificates.
Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact for any recruiting relatedquestions.
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:
Grasping Hearing Reaching Talking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Feeling Lifting Pulling Pushing Standing Stooping Walking
Benefits Eligible:
YesRequired Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
