Job Description

Medical Records Technician

The Medical Records Technician, located at the UAMS Health Benton/Bryant, manages patient information and provides support in regard to the maintenance and retrieval of patient health information and all related documents that are scanned and processed into the Legal Health Record system. The Medical Records Technician reviews medical records according to Arkansas State Health standards and The Joint Commission standards to ensure records are accurate and complete.

Closing Date: 10/19/2026

Type of Position: Staff - Clerical

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift: Shift Vary (United States of America)

Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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

Department: HBB | REV Cycle

Qualifications:

• Minimum Qualifications:
• High School Diploma/GED
• One (1) year of administrative experience
• Preferred Qualifications:
• One year of medical records experience

Responsibilities:

• Manages patient information and ensures that quality images of all documents are accurately captured to the correct patient, CSN number and document type which will support correct and timely billing.
• Creates inpatient, outpatient, and emergency room batches with accuracy and speed. Ensures documents are appropriately indexed and subtitled to correct encounter and document types and determine when it is appropriate to split, merge, and/or append documents.
• Writes indexed batches to the appropriate queue in compliance with work-flow procedure.
• Reviews assigned queues daily and execute timely processing and must understand workflows, medical records requirements and multiple record systems including but not limited to Epic
• Provides all support necessary for patient information accuracy and timely availability in Health Information Management and other departments and clinical areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

• 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: Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity: Standing, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity: Repetitive Motion, Stooping

Benefits Eligible: Yes

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