Health Information Specialist - Team Lead

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Closing Date:

07/10/2026

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

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Department:

ICE | CORE PA ABC Medical Access Referrals

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Health Information Specialist Lead assumes the responsibility of the manager during the absence of the manager. This person is responsible for assisting in the coordination and indexing of outside records received via fax and Epic Care Everywhere. This person ensures that all requests are sent to the appropriate in-box of Trace and creates a referral record in EPIC for all new requests. This person will insure that scheduled appointments have outside records appropriately scanned into Epic and is available to providers prior to the scheduled appointment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED and five (5) years of experience in health information, medical or legal experience

OR .

• Associate's Degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field of study plus three (3) years of experience in health information, medical or legal experience

OR

• Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field of study plus one (1) year of experience in health information, medical or legal experience.
• NOTE: Will accept current enrollment in a relevant and related field of study.
• 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:

• 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience
• Current RHIT or RHIA certification or eligibility

Additional Information:

Job Requirements:

• Monitors the team's correspondence log for all requests on a daily basis. Provides daily statistics to supervisor/manager
• Responsible for ensuring the team meets expectations for referral turnaround
• Monitors staff performance through various methodologies including monthly quality/productivity audits
• Assumes responsibility of manager during the absence of the manager
• 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
• Updates their correspondence log for all requests on a daily basis
• Responsible for various reports
• Ensure 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
• Monitor and forward health information requests to appropriate areas within the institution
• Periodically is assigned special projects and related duties and may be required to assist in other areas of the department as determined by supervisor/manager

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Stand: Frequently

Sit: Frequently

Walk: Occasionally

Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead: Frequently

Lift and carry weight: 25 lbs

Push and pull weight: 25 lbs

Use hands to touch, handle or feel: Frequently

Talk: Continuously

Hear: Continuously

Taste or smell: Occasionally

Read, concentrate, think analytically: Continuously

Physical Environment: Inside Medical Facility Environment

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

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 askrecruitment@uams.edu 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