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Health Information Specialist
full-timeLittle Rock

Summary

Location

Little Rock

Type

full-time

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About this role

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Closing Date:

02/22/2026


Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration


Job Type:

Regular


Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

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 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 orientation, or pregnancy. 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.
 

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].


Department:

ICE | CORE PA ABC Medical Access Referrals


Department's Website:


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:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management. Will accept current enrollment in Health Information Management or Associate’s Degree in Health Information Management and 2 years of experience in health information

OR

  • High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of experience in health information.

  • 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:

  • Current RHIT or RHIA certification or eligibility.


Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for assisting in the coordination and indexing of outside records received via Trace and email.
  • Ensures that all requests are sent to the appropriate in-box of Trace and creates a referral shell in EPIC for all new requests.
  • Ensure that scheduled appointments have outside records appropriately scanned into Epic and available to providers prior to the scheduled appointment.
  • Monitor and forward health information requests to appropriate areas within the institution.
  • Updates the correspondence log for all requests on a daily basis. Provides daily statistics to supervisor.
  • Periodically assigned special projects and related duties and may be required to assist in other areas of the department as determined by the manager.


Salary Information:

$40,000


Required Documents to Apply:

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


Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status


Special Instructions to Applicants:


Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact [email protected] for any recruiting related questions.


All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

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:

Feeling, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Talking


Frequent Physical Activity:

Grasping, Reaching, Standing, Walking


Occasional Physical Activity:

Crouching, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Stooping


Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Other facts

Tech stack
Health Information Management,HIPAA Regulations,Patient Health Information Protection,Coordination,Indexing,EPIC,Medical Records,Communication,Attention to Detail,Data Entry,Problem Solving,Statistical Reporting,Teamwork,Time Management,Organizational Skills,Confidentiality

About University of Arkansas System

Since its inception, the University of Arkansas System has developed a tradition of excellence that includes the state’s 1871 flagship, land-grant research university; Arkansas’s premier institution for medical education, treatment and research; a major metropolitan university; an 1890 land-grant university; two regional universities serving southern and western Arkansas; seven community colleges; two schools of law; a presidential school; a residential math and science high school; a 100 percent-online university and divisions of agriculture, archeology and criminal justice. The individual entities of the UA System maintain cooperative strength as well as diverse offerings that exhibit unmatched economic and social impact to the state.

The University of Arkansas System provides communities in Arkansas with access to academic and professional opportunities, develops intellectual growth and cultural awareness in its students and provides knowledge and research skills to an ever-changing society. The system enrolls more than 70,000 students, employs over 27,000 employees, and has a total budget of over $4 billion. An intrinsic part of the texture and fabric of Arkansas, the UA System is a driving force in the state’s economic, educational and cultural advancement.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Higher Education
Founding Year: 1871

What you'll do

  • The Health Information Specialist assists in coordinating and indexing outside records received via Trace and ensures that all requests are sent to the appropriate in-box. They also create referral shells in EPIC and ensure that scheduled appointments have outside records scanned into the Electronic Patient Folder.

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What does a Health Information Specialist do at University of Arkansas System?

As a Health Information Specialist at University of Arkansas System, you will: the Health Information Specialist assists in coordinating and indexing outside records received via Trace and ensures that all requests are sent to the appropriate in-box. They also create referral shells in EPIC and ensure that scheduled appointments have outside records scanned into the Electronic Patient Folder..

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