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JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE                                 :   MEDICAL RECORDS OFFICER

DEPARTMENT                          :   CLINICAL SERVICES

REPORTS TO                            :   HEAD OF CLINICAL SERVICES

JOB SUMMARY      

Responsible for ensuring timely availability of records, registration, editing, filing, coding/indexing, statistics, disposal whilst maintaining confidentiality of patient health information records

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Recording patient admissions, transfers, and discharges

·         Collating statistics

·         to record illnesses and treatments on patient records using clinical coding

·         Booking appointments for patients

·         Handle queries from GPs and other healthcare professionals

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KEY QUALIFICATIONS SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

·         Bachelor’s Degree in Health Records and Information Management or Diploma in Health  

·         Records and Information and Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution

·         6 months work experience.

·         Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.

·         Membership certificate

·         Proficiency in computer applications