Health Records Technician (HTAC/HRT 2)

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health
responsible for the management and operation of Public Health Services within the parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the following position: Health Records Technician (HTAC/HRT 2) for Mandeville Regional Hospital

Qualifications & Experience

• Associate Degree in Health Information Technology OR
• Certificate in Health Records and Statistics Level 11      OR
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience
• Three (3) years working experience relating to the preparation and maintenance of health records and health statistics.
• Good knowledge of Computerized (software) Applications.
•  Sound Communication skills.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of Health Information Systems and Medical Terminologies
• Knowledge of the methods, procedures, practices, rules and regulation related to health data collection
• Ability to analyze Statistical Reports and make recommendations
• Working Knowledge Of Mechanical And Electronic Techniques For Processing Health Data
• Skills in Time Management
• Skills in conflict resolution and interpersonal communication

Key Responsibilities

• Securing the Health Records and ensure that confidentiality is maintained.
• Collecting Daily Inpatient Census and ensure that information is accurate.
• Where a discrepancy exists, comparing the census with the ward admission books to locate errors.
• Transcribing information from Daily Inpatient Census on daily summary.
• Totalling and balance Tally sheet at the end of the month.
• Compiling relevant information from the Ward registers, Operating Theatre Registers, Death
  Registers, Casualty Registers, Casualty Screening Book, Casualty Treatment and Dressing Registers among others.
• Collecting all discharged patent files after the Quantitative and Qualitative analysis is completed.
• Preparing Discharge activity control list.
• Writing codes in the provided section of patient’s record.

Note

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Contact

Personnel Officer
Mandeville Regional Hospital
32 Hargreaves Avenue
Mandeville
Manchester

 

Fax: (876) 625-8493

Email: nickesha.powell@srha.gov.jm

Base Salary: Undisclosed