Medical Records Officer / HIM

A reputable organization seeks a dedicated individual for this role. Position Overview: - We are currently seeking to employ a suitably qualified Records Officer, responsible for accurately collecting new patients’ information and uploading on the EMR as well as properly filing hard copy of the information. - Maintaining quality and accurate records by following hospital procedures. Key Responsibilities: - The Records officer is responsible for gathering patient demographic and personal information and imputing same on the EMR. - Reviews patients' records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulations. - Posting of patients’ file/folder to the appropriate department of care assessment - Manages the generation, preservation, and retrieval of medical records whenever they are needed - Ensures elaborate and accurate medical records are available at all times. - Compiles monthly medical statistical reports for statutory and reporting purposes. - Ensuring that all medical records are protected and kept confidential - He/she must ensure that every patient that sees the doctor or receives any other treatments is billed appropriately and that the payment is made to the cashier. - Ensures that bills sent out are correct and corresponds with the treatment given and received by the patient. - Ensures that every HMO patient whose platform is not covered for the required treatment is treated as either a private patient and/or get adequate code from the company before commencement of treatment. - Any other duty as may be officially assigned. Required Qualifications: - Candidate must possess an HND / B.sc qualification in Medical Records from a recognized institution. - HMO Experience is required. - Valid practicing license from the relevant body is mandatory.