Health Records & Information Management Assistant II - 2 Posts at County Government of Kirinyaga

Job Ref: KCPSB/MOH/HRIO/19/18/09/25

 Terms of Service: Contract

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive and document patients at hospital reception;
• Register and book appointment for patients to clinics and consultants;
• Store and retrieve medical records documents;
• Gather and capture data from different sources and service points;
• Maintain record safety and confidentiality;
• Store and retrieve medical records;
• Prepare daily bed returns;
• Create and maintain master index;
• Update patient master index;
• Assign codes to diseases and surgical procedures according to the
• International Classification of Diseases and Procedures in Medicine; and
• Prepare Health records and reports on monthly basis

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must: -

• Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology from a recognized institution;
• Possess a current valid practicing certificate;
• Membership of a relevant professional body;
• Proficiency in computer application.
• Association of Medical Records Officer —Kenya (AMRO-K) Certificate an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Computer Skills.
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.