Medical Records Officer

The Medical Records Officer will be responsible for: 1. Registering patients and maintaining accurate demographic information. 2. Creating, updating, and organizing physical and electronic patient files. 3. Entering patient information into approved health information systems. 4. Retrieving medical records for authorized healthcare professionals. 5. Checking medical records for completeness, accuracy, and consistency. 6. Maintaining confidentiality and security of patient information. 7. Supporting medical coding and classification activities where qualified. 8. Managing the archiving and retrieval of medical records. 9. Preparing reports on patient attendance, admissions, discharges, and service utilization. 10. Coordinating with clinical departments to ensure timely documentation. 11. Monitoring records management procedures and identifying documentation gaps. 12. Ensuring compliance with applicable data protection and healthcare records management requirements.