Health Information Specialist

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This position is on-site. The Health Information Specialist performs medical record services and manages patient information by analyzing patient data denial remits and determining what the payor requires to adjudicate the claim; analyzes the denial and notifies the manager of new or different remit issues in work queues. The specialist works timely and notifies the supervisor when there are any delays in keeping work queues empty.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field or Associate’s Degree PLUS 2 years of medical or legal experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
Criminal Background Check

Nice To Haves

RHIA or RHIT preferred

Responsibilities

Review insurance remits and determine what medical records the insurance company needs to adjudicate patient claims.
Determine based on the request where and how the records are processed and where the records need to be sent.
Designate whether records need to be printed, uploaded to portals, and/or transmitted electronically.
Learn each payor and work with the payer’s guidelines.
Work within the timeframes expected and report any delays in processing.
Contact insurance companies to ensure records sent are received at the appropriate insurance destination.
Communicate and interact with payors as required.
Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.