Health Records Technician 1 (HTAC/HRT 2) - St. Ann Health Department

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. 

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 

Key Responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

• 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 

WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR RESPONDING, HOWEVER, ONLY SHORT LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.