Job Description

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Closing Date:

09/17/2026

Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Nursing

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

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.

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.

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For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

Department:

ICE | NUSL Mid-Level Outpatient OP C

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Advanced Practice Nurse will assist surgeon with clinic, organizing visits and performing clinic procedures, assist in the operating room, answer pages and round on post-operative patients on a daily and PRN basis. The APRN will be responsible for managing care of outpatients post-operatively, answering telephone inquiries and filling prescriptions. The APRN must have a high level of expertise to perform assessments/diagnosis/treatment of actual/potential problems of patients.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Nursing
• Licensed RN in Arkansas, Current APRN License
• 4 years of Nursing experience

Additional Information:

Job Requirements:

• Schedule and coordinate new and established patient appointments, follow-ups, procedures, and diagnostic testing.
• Coordinate referrals and ensure required documentation and authorizations are obtained prior to appointments.
• Register patients and accurately update demographic, insurance, and medical information.
• Verify insurance eligibility, benefits, and referral requirements.
• Respond to patient phone calls and portal messages and provide timely assistance with scheduling and clinic-related questions.
• Coordinate communication between patients, neurosurgeons, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other clinical staff.
• Assist with coordinating pre-operative and post-operative appointments and testing.
• Ensure medical records, imaging, referrals, and other clinical documentation are available for scheduled visits.
• Obtain and track prior authorizations for procedures, imaging, and specialty services as required.
• Reschedule appointments and manage provider schedules while minimizing delays in patient care.
• Assist with identifying and resolving complex patient access and scheduling issues.
• Provide patients with instructions regarding appointments, testing, referrals, and follow-up care.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and organizational policies.
• Document patient interactions and scheduling activities accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Provide compassionate, professional customer service to patients and families dealing with complex neurological and neurosurgical conditions
• Perform other job duties as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Stand: Frequently

Sit: Frequently

Walk: Occasionally

Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead: Frequently

Lift and carry weight: 25 lbs

Push and pull weight: 25 lbs

Use hands to touch, handle or feel: Frequently

Talk: Continuously

Hear: Continuously

Taste or smell: Occasionally

Read, concentrate, think analytically: Continuously

Physical Environment: Inside Medical Facility Environment

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Optional Documents:

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:

Adult Maltreatment, Annual TB Screening, Child Maltreatment, 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, Grasping, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Kneeling, Reaching, Sharps

Occasional Physical Activity:

Crouching, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Stooping

Benefits Eligible:

Yes