Medical Records Coder at Aga Khan University (AKU)

Ref No: 04/10

The Medical Records Coder will review, analyze and code diagnostic and procedural information from the four admitting departments at AKUH and capture all in patient medical and mortality data for purposes of research storage and retrieval.

Key Responsibilities:

• Code and index procedures (medical and surgical) using (ICD-10) and OPCS;
• Analyse medical and mortality data and provide the same to the appropriate authorities when required;
• Capture all morbidity and mortality data for diseases (all levels), using monthly surveillance report form (MOH 504) and forward the same to the Ministry of Health;
• Facilitate audits including but not limited to internal or closed file audit
• Liaise with Department of Infection Control and Ministry of Health to notify of any disease for eradication / elimination;
• Collect and compile cancer and/or other data and provide the same to relevant authorities;
• Maintain and update all required registers;
• Retrieve coded data to facilitate research education and administrative planning.

Requirements:

• Applicants must have a BSc in Health Science and diploma in Health Records and information Technology or any related field from KMTC or a recognized institution..
• The successful candidate must be computer literate with accurate and efficient data entry skills and at least 3 years working experience in a similar position.
• S/he should have in-depth knowledge for medical abbreviations, medical terminologies, human anatomy and physiology.