Health Records Technician 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 (HTAC/HRT 2) for Hospitals and Health Departments  in St. Ann, St. Mary and Portland.

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

Summary
Reports to the Health Records Administrator.

Requirements

• 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

Note

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, 
Jamaica

Fax: (876) 795-2747

Email: jobs@nerha.org.jm

Base Salary: Undisclosed