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  • Posted: Jun 3, 2020
    Deadline: Jun 12, 2020
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    Cedarcrest Hospitals / Cedarcrest Orthopaedic Clinics Ltd is a modern specialist medical care centre located in the heart of Abuja, Nigeria’s blossoming capital. It was established in January 2008 with the aim of providing a high standard of local healthcare that is comparable with what obtains in other more developed parts of the world. The centre st...
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    Medical Records Officer

    Job Code: #C00001

    The Role

    • The Medical Records Officer reporting to the Client Service Manager, will be responsible for organizing and evaluating patients health information and records.
    • The Medical Records Officer will create new medical records for new patients and update existing ones with additional information to maintain accuracy.
    • The incumbent will be charged with liaising with administrative and clinical units to collect patient information, issue medical files, filing medical records, and processing patient admission/discharge documents.
    • The duties of the Medical Records Officer include; retrieving, filing, sorting, and managing records of patients so they are easily accessible to physicians and patients.
    • The incumbent will also be responsible for inputting the patient's information on Medic Plus and ensuring accuracy and timeliness of documentation.
    • The Medical Records Officer will also be responsible for processing patient admissions and discharge paperwork, ensuring ease of patients.

    Responsibilities

    • Responsible for collecting new patients information and uploading on Medicplus as well as properly filing hard copy information.
    • Protects the security of medical records and ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times.
    • Manages the generation, preservation, and retrieval of medical records whenever they are needed.
    • Ensure healthcare providers are kept abreast of patients' medical conditions and outcomes as may be required from time to time.
    • Review patients' records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulations.
    • Process patient admission or discharge documents.
    • Enter data such as history and extent of illness, diagnostic procedures, or treatment into Medicplus where necessary.
    • Manages and coordinates a system for safeguarding and updating active and inactive patient medical records.
    • Responsible for the documentation of patient visits.
    • Serves as an advisor on medical records policies.
    • Maintains a referral tracking system to ensure proper follow-up of patient care referred for outside consultations and imaging services.
    • Maintains accurate documentation of reasons why medical records are not accessible with proper terminology for accounting and statistical purposes.
    • Obtains documentation requested by healthcare professionals, such as test results that are not yet filed in medical records.
    • Follows procedures, protocols, and rules to perform job duties while adhering to Cedarcrest regulations and policies.
    • Resolve or clarify issues relating to conflicting diagnoses, missing, or unclear medical information by consulting with Doctors.
    • Compile monthly medical statistical reports for statutory bodies.
    • Ensure elaborate medical records are available for HMO patients.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    • B.Sc / HND in Health Information Management, Business Administration, or any related field.
    • 1- 2years of administrative experience.
    • Excellent in MS Office and EMR usage.
    • Advanced understanding of medical terminology and administration processes.
    • Proficient in information management programs and MS Office.
    • Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
    • Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
    • Committed to responsibilities while adhering to ethical principles and remaining sensitive to diversity.

    Special Conditions

    • Employment is contingent on passing a medical screening conducted by the hospital
    • Employee will be subject to various testing including but not limited to drug and medical testing throughout the tenure of their employment
    • Knowledge of workflow processes.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: careers@cedarcresthospitals.com using Position Title and Code as the subject of their email application.

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