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 at the Annotto Bay  Hospital. 

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 11;
• 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
  â–ª 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;
• Attend staff conferences and workshops;
• Any other related duties assigned.

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 package

Salary Scale: $ 2,585,526 – 3,073,378 per annum 

Note

Applications along with detailed resume should be sent no later than Friday, 2023 July 28.

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