Medical Record Officer jobs

JOB DETAILS

Job Title: Medical Records Officer

Department: Medical Records

Reports To: Chief Medical Director

Location: Maitama, Abuja

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary Range: ₦85,000 – ₦150,000 per month (Negotiable depending on merit and experience).

JOB PURPOSE

To keep the hospital’s medical records complete, accurate, secure and intact, ensuring that patient information is properly filed, easy to retrieve and protected at all times, so that clinicians and administrators can rely on it.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Create, maintain and update accurate, complete patient medical records, ensuring every record is kept intact.

* Receive, register, file and retrieve patient records promptly, in both paper and electronic form.

* Ensure each patient has a unique identifier and that records are correctly indexed and never duplicated or misplaced.

* Check records for completeness and accuracy, and follow up with clinicians on missing or unclear entries.

* Protect patient confidentiality and release records only to authorised persons and under approved procedures.

* Store, archive and retain records securely in line with the hospital’s retention and disposal policies.

* Maintain a record-tracking system so that the location of every file is known at all times.

* Support clinical and administrative teams with timely access to records, and prepare reports and statistics from record data.

* Enter patient information accurately into the hospital’s records or information system.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Educational Qualification:

* Diploma or degree in Health Information Management, Medical Records or a related field.

Professional Certification:

* Certification in Medical Records / Health Information Management (required).

Minimum Years of Experience:

* Proven experience in medical records management and filing.

Industry-Specific Experience:

* Experience in a general or district hospital.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

* Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

* Excellent filing, organizational and record-keeping skills.

* Integrity and strict respect for patient confidentiality.

* Good computer skills, including data entry and electronic records.

* Good written and spoken communication.

* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

* Good interpersonal skills.

Pay: ₦85,000.00 - ₦150,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person