Health Records Officer
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Job summary
A Health Records Officer oversees patient data management, focusing on accurate, secure clinical information. Their responsibilities include creating, updating, storing, and retrieving patient files, maintaining confidentiality, coding diagnoses, managing appointments, and compiling medical statistics.
Min Qualification:
OND
Experience Level:
Entry level
Experience Length:
No Experience/Less than 1 year
Working Hours:
Full Time
Job descriptions & requirements
Responsibilities:
- Data Management & Accuracy: Registering new patients, updating patient records, and ensuring the accuracy of clinical information.
- File Maintenance: Organizing, storing, and retrieving medical records (physical files and electronic records) for authorized access.
- Clinical Coding & Indexing: Using standard coding systems (e.g., ICD-10) to classify diagnoses and procedures for data analysis and billing.
- Confidentiality & Compliance: Ensuring compliance with data protection laws and hospital policies regarding patient privacy.
- Reporting & Statistics: Compiling daily, monthly, or annual reports on admissions, discharges, deaths, and clinical data for management.
- Administrative Duties: Scheduling appointments, managing patient inquiries, and facilitating information exchange between departments.
Requirements:
- Education: Typically a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Health Records and Information Management, Health Information Science, or a related field.
- Skills: Strong proficiency in computer applications, knowledge of medical terminology, high attention to detail, organizational skills, and strict adherence to confidentiality protocols.
- Experience: Previous experience in a healthcare facility is often required, particularly for senior positions.
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