Program Administrator - UAMS Health Benton/Bryant

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Closing Date:

09/16/2026

Type of Position:

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Shift Vary (United States of America)

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
  
  

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Department:

HBB | UMH Benton/Bryant

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Program Administrator supports the administrative needs of the UAMS Health Benton/Bryant location and is responsible for developing & maintaining scheduling templates in Epic & coordinating schedule changes. The Program Administrator will be assigned various projects; will prepare & analyze reports; and will assist in coordinating the daily operations at this location.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in a directly related field plus 4 years program/project administration or related experience OR High School Diploma plus 8 years program/project administration or related experience.
• Experience in a medical office setting and Epic Cadence experience preferred.
• Required to attend Epic training and pass required exams within one year of hire.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clinical chart review and abstraction experience
• Experience in bariatric surgery, weight‑management programs, or chronic disease management
• Familiarity with insurance authorization processes
• Experience in an academic medical center or research‑oriented environment
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of medical terminology, basic anatomy, physiology, and disease process is required.
• Knowledge and comfort with Microsoft Office products is essential for success in this position (Word and Excel experience is required; PowerPoint experience strongly preferred).
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse patient populations and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse patient populations and multidisciplinary teams.
  
  

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Template Administration: Develops & maintains clinic scheduling templates, decision trees, diagnosis matrices, and scheduling criteria for all providers in the service line. Builds & updates templates directly in Epic as needed. Works closely with IT to maintain accurate decision trees in Epic. Manages clinic block processes
• Provides technical and customer support for providers and access staff utilizing Epic scheduling templates. Meets regularly with providers & access staff to review scheduling templates, making recommendations to optimize schedules and ensuring compliance with Access Committee guidelines
• Monitors clinic schedules and works closely with clinic and appointment center access staff to ensure accurate and efficient use of provider time
• Develops formal written documentation of policies & processes
• Develops & designs reports. Collects, compiles & analyzes data from a variety of sources. Identifies outliers or variances. Develops & implements action plan to address outliers or variances
• Maintains departmental organizational charts & distribution lists
• Manages, consults and advises on projects or programs and provides general support as necessary. Responsible for the overall direction of assigned specialized projects
• Cross trained to provide coverage on various administrative functions
• Performs related responsibilities as required or assigned
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
• The Employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and/or visual inspection at distances close to the eyes.
• The Employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).
• Frequent physical activities: Feeling; Grasping; Hearing; Kneeling; Lifting; Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding; Pulling; Pushing; Reaching; Repetitive Motion; Sharps; Sitting; Standing; Stooping; Talking; Walking
  
  

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 https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

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:

Frequent Physical Activity:

Occasional Physical Activity:

Benefits Eligible:

Yes