Administrator/Administrative Officer

Job Description

A private hospital is in need of an Administrator/Administrative Officer

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive clients at the front desk and assist with enquiries.
• Assist in the preparation of weekly and monthly health statistical returns
• File and retrieve patient health records and documents
• Receive and register outpatient and inpatients
• Input patient data and research data into computers for further analysis
• Protect all confidential information concerning patients and colleagues obtained in the course of professional practice.

• Update active folders in the department/unit and also comply with minimum legal retention period of medical records
• Perform any other official duty that may be assigned.

Communication and Working Relationships

• Maintain effective communication with colleagues, patients/clients and visitors.
• Attend and contribute at staff meetings
• Effectively work in a team with other staff in the facility.

Personal and People Development

• Attend in-house training sessions in relation to health information to update knowledge and skills

• Monitor own performance against agreed objectives and standards.
• Keep log of own performance and in-service training log for purposes of appraisal.

Health and Safety Responsibilities

• Take care of own safety and others who may be affected by your actions or omissions
• Adhere to Medicas Hospital Health and Safety Policies and use any equipment or personal protective equipment provided to ensure safety.

Quality Assurance

• Comply with Medicas Hospital quality assurance policy and guidelines.

Required Skills or Experience

• Business Admin experience experience would be advantage. Bachelor’s or HND certificate
• Have at least 1 year experience in similar position
• Be able to work with minimum of supervision and have a confident telephone manner
• A determined approach with ability to work alone and as part of a team.