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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 theApply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. 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.

At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

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• Bachelor's degree plus three (3) years of experience in patient registration, scheduling, or billing in a healthcare environment OR

• High school graduate, GED, or formal education equivalent plus (7) seven years of training and/or experience in business office administration, customer service, or related work of which three years' experience is in patient registration, scheduling, or billing in a healthcare environment

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing case requests ensuring accuracy and the completion of all required pre-authorizations and clinical screenings prior to placing on the schedule.

• Schedulers monitor requested times for alignment with case time averaging and scheduling policies/procedures.

• Collaborates with procedural area leadership in determining appropriateness of placement and alignment with staffing and targeted rooms in operation at specified times.

• Schedulers are integral players in ensuring all capacity, access and utilization targets are met resulting in achievement of budgetary/revenue expectations.

• Schedulers will be assigned primary specialties and services they support while having the ability to meet the need for any service/specialty/department.

• High level of skill and understanding of Epic Optime required.

• Acts as the point of contact for procedural scheduling for all UAMS departments/clinics staff and providers.

• Other duties as assigned

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contactfor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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.