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Closing Date:
12/10/2025
Type of Position:
Clinical Staff - Nursing
Job Type:
Regular
Day Shift (United States of America)
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
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.
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Department:
ICE | CORE PA ABC Nurses
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
Under the direction of the Director, of the Appointment Business Center (ABC) the Registered Nurse (RN) will improve patient outcomes and promote wellness by navigating and performing the following duties: nurse triage, insurance prior authorizations of clinic in office procedures, patient appointment scheduling, referral management of internal and external patient referrals, and complete post discharge follow up calls for given patient populations.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree, Associates Degree, or Diploma in Nursing
Three (3) years nursing experience
Current/Valid Arkansas Registered Nursing License. BLS certification.
Strong computer and typing skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Two (2) years of experience in Nurse Triage, Appointment Scheduling, Patient Access, Clinic nursing, or any combination of the four.
ACLS certification or obtain certification within one year of hire date.
Call center experience, Epic Nurse Triage Module
Additional Information:
Job Requirements:
- Provides accurate and timely patient assessments, documents detailed and accurate information in electronic medical record (EMR) and submits accurate documentation for payer prior authorizations while in a call center setting.
- Manages internal and external patient referrals by assessing the health concerns and symptoms via clinical documentation review.
- Provides telephonic nurse triage of patients actively having symptoms when calling in to the call center.
- Completes patient assessments, provides patient education, and at times provides crisis intervention.
- Responds to patient questions appropriately while providing reassurance, responding to concerns, and utilizing evidenced-based care advice.
- Provides and documents accurate and detailed information to include patient education in EMR (Epic).
- Utilizes current nursing practice to provide patient focused care while exemplifying service excellence, care, concern, respect, and cooperation.
- Acts a resource and mentor for ABC managers, supervisors, and access coordinators as well as new nurses to the department.
- Acts as clinical liaison between providers and patient payer sources to obtain prior authorizations for in office procedures and medications.
- Performs other duties as needed.
Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:
License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume
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, Substance Abuse Testing
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