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Job vacancy Health Records Technician 1
Announced
18 April, 2024
Job Type
Employee
Job Status
Full Time
Job Title
Health Records Technician 1
Job Presentation
OrganisationNorth East Regional Health Authority, JamaicaReferenceVAC-49283Contract TypeFull-TimeIndustriesHealthcare & MedicalLocationSt. AnnSalary & Benefits$2,795,163 $3,322,571 per annumDate Posted17/04/2024Expiry Date03/05/2024The North-East Regional Health Authority is seeking a dynamic, proactive and experienced individual to fill the position of Health Records Technician for Hospitals and Health Departments in St. Ann, St. Mary and Portland.
Qualifications
- Associate Science Degree in Health Information Technology or Certificate in Health Records and Statistics Level 11;
- At least three (3) years full-time progressive experience in work related to the preparation and maintenance of health records and health statistics. One of which should be at supervisory level.
Responsibilities
- Protect the security of the health records to ensure confidentiality is maintained;
- Develop and maintain efficient and accurate filing and retrieval of health records;
- Track and follow-up missing records;
- Review records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with regulations (manual & electronic system);
- File laboratory/ other investigation reports and referral forms in patient/client health record;
- Develop and ensure that the standardized numerical filing system of health record;
- Maintain the master patient index files;
- Compile and submit monthly clinic summary reports, sentinel, sexually transmitted disease syndrome and other reports;
- Purging and disposal of patients’ records according to Ministry of Health (MOH) standards;
- Auditing of health information system;
- Maintain the appointment system;
- Maintain the primary health care register;
- Responsible for educating other members of the health team on the importance of health records, with a clear definition of health records duties;
- Responsible for the acquisition and monitoring of health records stationery/equipment;
- Orientate and supervise health records clerk;
- Verify list for the path programme;
- Facilitate research.
Required Skills and Specialized Techniques
- Ability to analyze statistical reports and make recommendations;
- Skills in Interpersonal Communication
- Skills in Conflict Resolution;
- Ability to direct the activities of personnel and local programmes;
- Skills in Human Resource Management
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
- PC operating skills with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
- Good time management skills.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Valid Till
18 Jul, 2024 (47 days left)
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