Health Records Technician

HEALTH RECORDS TECHNICIAN 1 (HTAC/HRT 2)

The North-East Regional Health Authority, a  statutory body under the Ministry of Health and  Wellness, with responsibility for the  management and operation of public health  services within the parishes of St. Ann, St. Mary, and Portland is seeking a dynamic, proactive  and experienced individual to fill the position of  Health Records Technician for Hospitals and  Health Departments in St. Ann, St. Mary and  Portland.

Reporting to the Health Records Administrator, the ideal candidate must meet the following minimum:

Qualifications

• Associate Science Degree in Health  Information Technology or Certificate in  Health Records and Statistics Level II;
• At least three (3) years full-time  progressive experience in work related to  the preparation and maintenance of health records and health statistics. One of which should be at supervisory level.

Responsibilities

• Protect the security of the health records  to ensure confidentiality is maintained;
• Develop and maintain efficient and  accurate filing and retrieval of health  records;
• Track and follow-up missing records;
• Review records for completeness,  accuracy and compliance with regulations  (manual & electronic system);
• File laboratory/ other investigation reports  and referral forms in patient/client health  record;
• Develop and ensure that the standardized  numerical filing system of health record;
• Maintain the master patient index files;
• Compile and submit monthly clinic  summary reports, sentinel, sexually  transmitted disease syndrome and other  reports;
• Purging and disposal of patients’ records  according to Ministry of Health (MOH)  standards;
• Auditing of health information system;
• Maintain the appointment system;
• Maintain the primary health care register
• Responsible for educating other members  of the health team on the importance of  health records, with a clear definition of  health records duties;
• Responsible for the acquisition and  monitoring of health records stationery/equipment;
• Orientate and supervise health records  clerk;
• Verify list for the path programme;
• Facilitate research.

Required Skills and Specialized Techniques

• Ability to analyze statistical reports and make recommendations;
• Skills in Interpersonal Communication
• Skills in Conflict Resolution;
• Ability to direct the activities of personnel and local programmes;
• Skills in Human Resource Management
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• PC operating skills with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Good time management skills.

Remuneration

• Salary Scale:  2,795,163 – 3,322,571 per  annum.

Note

Applications along with detailed resume should be sent no later than November 27, 2024.

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

Contact

The Director,
Human Resource Management & Development

North-East Regional Health Authority

34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre,

Ocho Rios, St. Ann

Fax: (876) 795–2747

Email: jobs@nerha.gov.jm

Base Salary: Undisclosed