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Closing Date:

06/01/2026

Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

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 theApply 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.

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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 | Quality & Process Improvement

Department's Website:

of Job Duties:

The Transplant Data Coordinator for Transplant Services is responsible clinical data abstraction, design, capture, management, querying and reporting. The data coordinator will effectively communicate and coordinate the flow of information among medical, ancillary, nursing, financial and other staff.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's in Nursing plus three (3) years of nursing experience
• Valid Arkansas RN license
• EPIC and Electronic health information systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors in Nursing plus one (1) year of experience
• Transplant experience
• Demonstrated experience in healthcare quality or performance improvement, with the ability to track, trend, and analyze large, complex data sets.
• Proficient in data management, interpretation, and translating findings into actionable items to support quality and regulatory initiatives.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Participates in planning and implementing systematic processes to improve the quality and safety of patient care, and operational effectiveness of the program
• Oversee the maintenance of the OPTN data entry system for transplant centers
• Reviews medical records, including reviews of documentation required for UNOS and CMS
• Assists and contributes to the Transplant Institute leaders and staff to assure continuous survey readiness with policy and procedure development, review and revision, mock survey drills, and ongoing education
• Develop and maintain transplant statistical data and perform outcome monitoring in coordination with the Quality Director for the transplant department.
• Assists in maintaining compliance with requirements of external agencies in the area of quality and accreditation surveys/inspections, specifically those related to Transplant, The Joint Commission, CMS, UNOS, and the ESRD Network.
• Performs other duties as assigned

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

Noise Level : Moderate

Visual Requirements: Color discrimination, Depth perception, Far visual acuity, Near visual acuity

Hazards: Biological, Chemical, Dust, Electrical, Fumes/Gases/Odors, Radiation, Sharp objects/tools

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), 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:

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:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting

Frequent Physical Activity:

Hearing, Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Standing

Benefits Eligible:

Yes