Health information specialist / Technician at St. Lukes Hospital, Asaba in Asaba, Delta

Position Overview

We are at present looking for to utilize a suitably certified Records Officer, in charge of precisely collecting new patients’ information and uploading on the EMR in addition to properly submitting hard copy of the information. Preserving quality and precise records in accordance with hospital standardized processes.

Duties

• The Records officer is in charge of collecting patient demographic and personal information and imputing same on the EMR.
• Assessments patients' records for thoroughness, precision, and adherence with rules.
• Posting of patients’ file/folder to the suitable department of care evaluation
• Supervises the production, preservation, and retrieval of medical records whenever they are needed
• Ensures elaborate and precise medical records are accessible at all times.
• Gathers every month medical statistical documentation for statutory and status updates purposes.
• Making sure that all medical records are protected and kept private
• The candidate must make sure that every patient that sees the doctor or receives any other treatments is invoiced accordingly and that the payment is made to the billing and cash clerk.
• Make sure that invoices sent out are accurate and corresponds with the treatment provided and received by the patient.
• Make sure that every HMO patient whose operational base is not covered for the necessary treatment is treated as either a private patient and/or get adequate code from the organization before beginning of treatment.
• Any other responsibility as may be formally allocated.

Credentials

Applicant must have a Higher national diploma/Bachelor's degree certification in Medical Records from a identified institution. HMO Expertise is essential. Valid practicing permit from the applicable body is compulsory.