Reports
to Sales & Marketing Coordinator
Department: Clinical Operation
Department: Clinical Operation
Title:
Medical
Records Assistant
Job summary
Assist
in ensuring smooth operations in the clinical department.
Responsibilities
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Maintains patient files and retrieves
files for scheduled appointments; study patient charts; files all patient data
upon receipt of information; initiates records for new patients and creates
computer index; prepares file labels; maintains filing statistics; audits
filing sequence.
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Maintains quality results by
following hospital standards.
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Maintains patient confidence by
keeping patient records information confidential.
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Keeps health care providers informed
by communicating availability or unavailability of the records.
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Maintains continuity of work
operations by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and
continuing needs.
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Enhances medical records and hospital
reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests;
exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
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Resolves medical record discrepancies
by collecting and analyzing information.
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Maintains historical reference by
abstracting and coding clinical data, such as diseases, operations, procedures,
and therapies, using standard classification systems; filing documents.
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Prepares statistical reports by
collecting and summarizing medical care and census information, such as types
of diseases treated, surgery performed, and use of hospital beds.
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Provides medical record information
by answering questions and requests of patients, hospital staff, law firms,
insurance companies, and government agencies.
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Any other duties as may be assigned.
Education
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Diploma in health records and
information
·
Bachelor’s Degree in heath records
and information is an added advantage
Experience
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At least 1-2 years’ proven experience
in a(busy) health facility
Knowledge and Skills
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Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
tools
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Strong time management skills
·
Attention to detail and mathematical
skills
Key competencies
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Ability to work effectively with a
team in a culturally diverse environment
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Ability to maintain records and files
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Organizational skills
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Attention to Detail
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Ability to maintain confidentiality
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Willingness to work above normal
working schedule
How To Apply
Please
send your application via email to jobs@jacarandahealth.org with the subject
“Medical Records Assistant Position.” A complete application will contain:
Attached
CV
·
File name
“LastName_FirstName_CV_MRA_Date”
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File format .doc, .docx or .pdf
Attached
Cover letter
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File name
“LastName_FirstName_CL_MRA_Date”
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File format .doc, .docx or .pdf
Current
and expected remuneration and availability
·
Include in the CV
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline:
Friday January 11th 2019
