Health Information Specialist

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

3d•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. 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 preference, 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].

Requirements

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 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.
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Responsibilities

Assisting in the coordination and indexing of outside records received via Trace, our virtual fax.
Ensuring that all requests are sent to the appropriate in-box of Trace.
Creating a referral shell in EPIC for all new requests.
Ensuring 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.
Maintain and update patient health records accurately and confidentially.
Enter, verify, and organize medical information in electronic health record (EHR) systems.
Review medical records for completeness, accuracy, and proper documentation.
Process requests for medical records according to privacy and authorization requirements.
Release health information to patients, healthcare providers, insurance companies, and authorized organizations.
Verify patient identity and authorization before releasing protected health information.
Scan, index, file, and retrieve medical documents.
Correct or resolve missing, incomplete, or inconsistent information in patient records.
Assist with medical coding, billing documentation, or insurance-related information when required.
Follow HIPAA and organizational privacy and security policies.
Communicate with clinical staff, patients, insurance companies, and other departments to obtain or clarify information.
Track and respond to medical-record requests within required timeframes.
Maintain accurate logs and documentation of record requests and releases.
Assist with audits, quality-control reviews, and compliance activities.
Protect sensitive patient information and report potential privacy or security issues appropriately.