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Medical Records and Statistics Officer
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain a medical records process and procedure for the AGC Tenwek Cardiothoracic Centre.
- Prepare patient charts by gathering necessary information and documents from patients, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Organize and maintain medical records to ensure they are accurate, complete, and easily accessible.
- Process patient records for admission and discharge, ensuring timely and efficient handling of paperwork.
- Upload various patient documents, reports, consent forms, outside medical reports and ensure that they are available in the relevant HMIS.
- File paperwork and reports of inpatients promptly and accurately, maintaining an organized filing system.
- Create digital copies of paperwork and store records electronically to facilitate easy retrieval and access.
- Ensure compliance with Kenya Data Privacy laws and standards by safeguarding patient records and maintaining confidentiality.
- Transfer data into the facility's main system database accurately and efficiently, contributing to the overall efficiency of record-keeping processes.
- Assist patients with obtaining printed copies of medical records as needed and per established policies.
- Learn the SHA claim form process and ensure claim forms are prepared from the clinical staff in such a way to meet all requirements.
- Perform any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Health Records or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
- Professional Qualifications (Special training or Professional certification).
- Cyber Physical Systems (CPS)
- Professional Membership/Licensing requirements
- Association of Medical Records Officers Kenya (AMRO-K)
- Previous relevant work experience required (including a specific length or type of experience in a certain job or level.)
- Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in health records management or related field