Medical Records Officer at Eye Foundation Hospital

Job Summary

• The Medical Records Officer is responsible for collecting patient information, issuing medical files, and processing patient admissions.
• Ultimately, ensuring all patient records are current and organized both in the file storage and on the patient application software.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for collecting new patients ‘information and uploading it to the EMR as well as properly filing hard copies of the information.
• Protects the security of medical records and ensures that confidentiality is maintained at all times.
• Manages the generation, preservation, and retrieval of medical records whenever they are needed.
• Review patients' records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulations.
• 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.
• Compile monthly medical statistical reports for statutory bodies.
• Ensure elaborate medical records are available for HMO patients.
• Ensure the company’s bills are sent, follow up, and call the patient when approved.
• Answering phone calls & dealing with patients’ inquiries.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• An Ordinary National Diploma in any Medical Science related course is required e.g. Health Education, Medical Records, Science Laboratory Techniques, Medical Lab Scientist
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role is required.
• A sound knowledge of data entry is required for this role.

Competencies:

• Good communication and people skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Good technical and measurement skills.
• Organized and methodical.
• Able to cope with the physical demands of the job.
• Computer Savvy Skills: Proficient use of Microsoft office {Word, Excel, and Power point}.