Health Records Administrator (HPC/HR 1) - Lionel Town Hospital

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management or equivalent
• Training in Supervisory Management 

Plus 

• At least five (5) years’ experience in Health Records, two (2) of which should be at supervisory level 

Specific Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Knowledge of Health Information Systems & Management – including the Electronic Patient Administration System (ePAS) 
• Knowledge of the methods, procedures, practices, rules and regulations related to health data collection 
• Knowledge in Medical Terminologies 
• Ability to analyze statistical reports and make recommendations 
• Skills in human resource management 
• Good interpersonal relationship skills 
• Excellent time management skills 

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Planning, organizing, directing and controlling the functions of the health records department, so as to attain institutional goals and meet standards set by the Ministry of Health and Wellness. 
• Supervising the daily activities of the different departmental areas and staff engaged in all aspects of health record keeping. 
• Managing in a creative, efficient and cost-effective manner, the activities of the health records department in accordance with established policies, priorities and regulations of Southern Regional Health Authority and Ministry of Health and Wellness. 
• Ensuring the timely and consistent flow of statistical information to the relevant personnel. 
• Maintaining quality control by periodical or routine inspection of work completed by the health records staff. 
• Monitoring and evaluating methods of control to maintain confidentiality and safeguard against any unauthorized access to or disclosure of information from patients record. 

NB. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED