Job vacancy Health Records Technician 1

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.

18 Jul, 2024 (78 days left)