Medical Records Technician at Obijackson Children's Hospital

Obijackson Children's Hospital is a new hospital located in Okija, Anambra State, built and equipped to world class standards and being developed to be one of the world’s foremost paediatric healthcare institutions. The Hospital aims to be Nigeria’s leading healthcare center dedicated to advancing children’s health through the integration of patient care and research. Though autonomous, it is a subsidiary of the Obijackson Group with several other companies in its kitty and Nestoil Plc as its flagship.

Obijackson Children's Hospital is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Medical Records Technician

Job ID: OCH/0814/10
Location: Okija, Anambra State, Nigeria

Job Description:

• Process or create record folder(s), assign new numbers to patients as needed and ensure information verification before patients’ records are updated.
• Access medical records by searching master patient index, identifying existing patient records, interacting with registration areas and physicians' offices
• Ensure availability of medical records by routing records to admissions and emergency departments, physicians and other authorized hospital staff, maintaining chart location systems.
• Complete medical record by reviewing information, notifying health care providers of record deficiencies, tracking outstanding records as well as notifying the Medical Director of identified cases of physicians who are in jeopardy of losing admitting privileges.

Requirement:
Paper Qualification:

• Educational Qualification and Experience: Minimum of a good Certificate / diploma or its equivalent in Medical Records / Health Information Management from a reputable institution.
• Professional Qualification: Membership of relevant profession

Experience:

• Any relevant experience in medical billing and/or dealing with medical records will be an advantage.
• Must Have (apart from the above):

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Computer Literacy and knowledge.
• Good communication and Interpersonal Skills.
• Good Knowledge of the use of Microsoft Excel, Word and Power point.
• Excellent written and documentation Skills.
• Excellent organization and Time management skills.
• Age bracket: N/A

Application Closing Date:
26th August, 2014

Methods of Application
Interested candidates should send CV with subject tagged "MEDICAL RECORDS TECHNICIAN —OCH/0814/10" to: [email protected]

Applications without the Job ID and Job Title quoted would not be processed.
Applicants are also adviced to apply for one position only, as those who apply for multiple positions will be automatically disqualified.