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Closing Date:

01/10/2025

Type of Position:

Nursing (Non-Classified)

Job Type:

RegularDay 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:

This RN position primarily focuses on coordinating patient care, ensuring the authorization of prescriptions, surgeries, and refills, and providing education in collaboration with physicians. Responsibilities also include maintaining knowledge of third-party payer policies, conducting retroactive reviews, and offering support and education to staff on prior authorization matters. The role emphasizes nursing ethics, with a commitment to safe, compassionate care, while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and contributing to leadership and staff development. Additional duties include participation in professional practice, unit activities, and maintaining strong customer service through effective communication and collaboration.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualification:

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with Associates Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelors in Nursing, or Master's in Nursing

• Valid RN License

• 1 year of Registered Nursing experience

• Excellent communication skills

• Basic computer skills

• Strong work ethics and accountability.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years or more nursing experience

• Current BLS.

• Current ACLS for Procedural Area

Additional Information:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates authorization of new prescriptions/Surgeries and refill requests along with patient education coordination in collaboration with physician staff.

• Provides medical information for all 3rd party payers (Commercial Insurance, Medicaid).  

• Develops and maintains knowledge base of pharmaceutical companies policies and procedures, third party payer requirements, and any changes that impact the approval process; maintains current knowledge of all federal and state regulatory mandates and requirements including but not limited to Insurance regulation and requirements, Medicare, Medicaid. 

• Work Queue review, documentation, and completion.

• Successfully completes annual competency test and any additional competency testing required to validate required skills. 

• Performs retroactive reviews when necessary to verify medical necessity of ordered medication or surgeries. 

•  Communicates findings of reviews verbally or in writing through designated channels in a timely manner.

• Acts as resource to provide information /education to UAMS staff on prior authorization review issues.

• Participates in and contributes to departmental, hospital, and community in-service and continuing education programs.

• Stays current in trends in the industry by referencing of professional literature or publications, including Web-based information.

• Maintains current knowledge of Joint Commission guidelines.  

• May perform other duties as assigned

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), ResumeProof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact [email protected] 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

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, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Grasping, Reaching

Occasional Physical Activity:

Crouching, Kneeling, Sharps, Standing, Walking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes