Medical Records Officer at Jacaranda Health
Background
Jacaranda Health is a social venture that aims to set a new standard for maternity care in East Africa.
Interested candidates may apply by sending application letters and CVs to jobs@jacarandahealth.org with the subject line Medical Records Officer
Jacaranda Health is a social venture that aims to set a new standard for maternity care in East Africa.
We are combining business and clinical innovations to provide affordable maternity and reproductive health services to low-income urban women.
As we are building our network of maternity hospitals, we have launched one clinic in Nairobi in 2012, are opening a second one in a couple of weeks and are in the process of launching two more in other locations within Nairobi.
Job Summary
The medical records officer will work to ensure that patient’s records are kept secure according to the hospital policy, compile patients charts, case histories and Physician’s reports as required.
The incumbent will manage the Medical Records in coordination with the authorised persons.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- Processing patient’s documents;
- Ensuring security and confidentiality of medical records;
- Maintaining patient’s files (medical records) and documenting their condition and treatment;
- Following up on discharged patients, their families and physicians. i.e. patients with terminal illnesses.
- Entering the patients information into the database
- Other administrative duties as may be assigned.
Requirements:
- Diploma or above in Medical Records Information Technology,
- At least three (3) years working experience in a busy health care facility,(experience in working with Hospital Management Information System will be an added advantage)
- Excellent computer skills, experience,
- Excellent communication skills.
To Apply
Interested candidates may apply by sending application letters and CVs to jobs@jacarandahealth.org with the subject line Medical Records Officer
Submission should be received by April 30, 2014.
Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications received, we will be unable to confirm all submissions.
Thnx for the services u r giving to the community just incase u hv a vacancy in health records please ibform me I wl be glad.