Transplant Data Coordinator

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Closing Date:

10/17/2025

Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

Job Type:

RegularNo

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:

ICE | Quality & Process Improvement

Department's Website:

Summary 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. The data coordinator will develop and maintain transplant statistical data and perform outcome monitoring in coordination with the Quality Director for the transplant department. The data coordinator 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.

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

• Experience in quality assurance and performance improvement activities

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

• Performs other duties as assigned

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

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

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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