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 Officer
Job ID: OCH/0814/09
Location: Okija, Anambra State, Nigeria
Job Description :
- Initiate and maintain up to date medical records by following policies and procedures.
- Maintain chart location systems and provide medical records by routing records to admissions and emergency departments, physicians, and other authorized hospital staff.
- Resolve medical record discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
- File documents and maintain historical reference by abstracting and coding clinical data such as diseases, operations, procedures and therapies, using standard classification systems.
- Prepare statistical reports by collecting and summarizing medical care and census information, such as types of diseases treated, surgery performed, and use of hospital beds.
- Provide medical record information by responding to queries and requests of patients, hospital staff, law firms, insurance companies and government agencies.
Requirement :
Paper Qualification:
- Educational Qualification and Experience: A good bachelor's degree in Medical Records / Health Information Management or equivalent from a reputable institution
- Professional Qualification: Membership of relevant professional body will be an adde
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years experience in medical billing and/or dealing with medical records.
- 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 OFFICER—OCH/0814/09" 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.