Job For Medical Records Officer at Westforte Lifecare Services

Westforte Lifecare Services is a private healthcare provider whose management is dedicated to providing excellent, affordable and high-quality service Our specialties include Laboratory diagnostics Orthopedics, General Surgery, Oncology, Urology, Cardiology, Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics. We are recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: Medical Records Officer Location: Lagos Responsibilities

• Maintains quality results by following hospital standards.
• Maintains continuity of work operations by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintains patient confidence by keeping patient records information confidential.
• Serves and protects the hospital community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures
• Initiates the medical record by creating and processing the patient care record folder.
• Maintains record availability by processing charts into the department; using chart mark-off procedures; facilitating chart location activities.
• Retrieves medical records by following chart-out procedures;
• Delivers charts to assigned areas of the hospital by following established routing procedures.
• Keeps health care providers informed by communicating availability or unavailability of the record.

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
• Minimum of a diploma in Administration, Biological sciences, or any relevant fields.
• High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role (customer Service, Receptionist, Secretary
• Knowledge of medical terminology and administration processes will be an added advantage
• Proficient in information management programs and MS Office.