Health Information Specialist
 University of Arkansas | |
life insurance, sick time
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 United States, Arkansas, Little Rock | |
| 4301 West Markham Street (Show on map) | |
 Feb 11, 2026 | |
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Closing Date: 03/10/2026 Type of Position:Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration Job Type:RegularWork Shift: Sponsorship Available: 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):
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 askrecruitment@uams.edu. Department:FIN | CORE HIM ROI & MPIDepartment's Website: Summary of Job Duties:Must obtain data for processing birth certificates, accurately key data into state's electronic registry system, and work directly with physicians, funeral homes, and patients' families to ensure the completion of death certificates in the state's death registry system in accordance with UAMS, Joint Commission, and Department of Health standards and requirements. Must meet timeline requirements for responding to vital records requests.Maintains daily volume log; provides manager with daily statistics to ensure that staffing levels reflect workload requirements; operates computerized request tracking system to enter/edit and/or access information; utilizes electronic health record to print computerized PHI when available; meets productivity targets established by manager. Stays abreast of developments in the Health Information Management field through professional activities, continuing education and other related activities; composes original letters in response to problem cases for patients or their attorneys using hospital computerized applications; monitors and updates the correspondence logging system for all aged pending requests on a daily basis and provides daily statistics to supervisor, ensuring a prompt response to requests for health information. Periodically is assigned special projects and related duties and may be required to assist in other areas of department as determined by manager; schedule may vary slightly dependent upon work activity requirements including meetings, training, etc. Key Responsibilities: *Process and manage all vital records birth cases for UAMS, to include: daily rounding to L&D units and interacting with patients, family, and hospital staff; accurately keying in birth certificate records into the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) electronic vital records system; assisting patients in completing an Acknowledgment of Paternity affidavit when applicable; provide letters of live birth when requested by birth mothers or other facilities; answer phone and email inquiries; work directly with ADH staff on cases that require special or urgent handling; submit affidavit of corrections for any errors submitted to ADH; correct edits sent to UAMS by ADH. *Process and manage all vital records death cases for UAMS, to include: Daily rounding to the UAMS morgue to retrieve death documentation; review ADH electronic record system to ensure death certificates have been entered and completed for all UAMS cases; follow up with physicians when death certificates are missing, incomplete, or require correction; maintain log of all deaths for accounting and statistical reporting. *Maintains daily volume log and provides manager with daily statistics, operating a computerized request tracking system; stays abreast of developments in the Health Information Management field through continuing education, professional activities and related activities; composes correspondence in response to problem cases for patients and/or Arkansas Department of Health; other duties as assigned. *Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Information: Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experienceRequired Documents to Apply: List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeOptional Documents: Recruitment Contact Information: Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions. All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background CheckThis 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:Crouching, Feeling, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Standing, Stooping, Walking Benefits Eligible:Yes | |