Health Information Management (HIM) Officer at Lily Hospitals Limited

Lily Hospitals Limited, established since 1986, remains one of the foremost hospitals in Nigeria and within the South-South region of the country. It is the first private hospital in Nigeria to achieve ISO 9001:2000 quality management system certification from the Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) and was also recently accredited with COHSASA (Council for Health Service Accreditation of Southern Africa) Certificate.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Health Information Management (HIM) Officer

Location: Warri, Delta
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Category: Senior Level.

Job Responsibilities
As a Health Information Management Officer, you will be responsible for the following:

• Oversee the organization and maintenance of electronic and paper health records.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality of patient information.
• Assign appropriate codes to diagnoses and procedures in compliance with coding guidelines.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure coding accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Analyze health information data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement.
• Generate regular reports for internal stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
• Stay informed about changes in healthcare regulations and ensure compliance with relevant standards.
• Implement quality assurance processes to maintain data integrity and accuracy.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, administrators, and other staff to ensure seamless information flow and efficient record-keeping processes.
• Provide training and support to staff on health information management best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management or related field.
• Certified Health Information Management Professional.
• Proven experience in health information management, medical coding, and record-keeping.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficient in the use of health information systems and electronic health records.
• Proven customer support experience or experience in a similar role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively.

Remuneration
Salary in line with industry standard.

Application Closing Date
28th January, 2024.