Medical Records Officer National Diploma Job

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}.

The Eye foundation hospital was started in 1993 as a high tech specialist Eye hospital capable of providing services comparable to those obtainable abroad. It is the first and foremost indigenous eye practice in the country that runs a group practice with many sub specialized ophthalmologists.
Over the past 20 years, we have been helping with the fight against preventable blindness in Nigeria and West Africa, and have built partnerships with numerous organizations, various state governments and financial institutions. All of these with the aim of bringing better eye care to the poor, either through the Eye Foundation Hospital itself or it sister Charity hospitals- Deseret Community Vision Institute & Deseret Eye Center.
The Eye Foundation Hospital is equipped with modern surgical facilities which are regularly upgraded to meet international standards.
Eye Foundation hospital prides itself in its spacious accommodation. The hospital does not just treat patients but tries to provide some comfort and facility to both patients and family when they visit.
Eye Foundation Hospital prides itself with a Human Resources department who promote management development for the achievement of management excellence. They are capable of training those that wish to develop their career in quality service delivery and customer service.