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Responsibilities :

Oversees the efficient and cost-effective functioning of the Medical Records Department at American Hospital Dubai. This includes but is not limited to ensuring the confidentiality and security of patient information, as well as the development, implementation, and maintenance of department policies and procedures. Directs the content and format of the hospital's medical records, as well as medical transcription services and release of information services. Additionally, manages the staff planning, recruitment, evaluation, and development. Ensures the implementation of and compliance with Joint Commission International (JCI), Dubai Health Authority (DHA), and hospital quality standards.

Health Information Management :

• Ensures the standardization and quality of all patient records and interdepartmental forms.
• Oversees the coordination of and minute-taking for the Health Information Management (HIM) Committee in conjunction with the Medical Chair.
• Attends and supports, as the Health Information Management (HIM) Representative, other hospital committees as invited.
• Maintains a comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA) especially those standards relevant to the Management of Information processes, requirements, revisions, and surveys.
• Directs the accurate compilation and appropriate usage of department workload statistics.
• Ensures that all patient medical records, whether paper or electronic format, comply with Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA), Dubai Health Authority (DHA), and hospital standards; supporting patient information that is legible, accurate, and timely.
• Manages the incomplete records process and reports results, such as deficiency rates, to the appropriate departments and committees.
• Ensures the accuracy, timeliness, and quality of all transcribed medical documents.
• Ensures that the release of patient information complies with the patient’s Rights and Responsibilities, Dubai Health Authority (DHA)and UAE's legal requirements, and American Hospital Dubai's policies.
• Ensures that all patient-related information is retained for the specified timescale; and is archived and disposed of in compliance with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and UAE's legal requirements.
• Facilitates the provision of medical record copies and vital statistics to the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) as per requirements.
• Supports and participates in external audits as required.
• Maintains confidentiality policies.
• Develops, implements, and maintains department policies and procedures and implements relevant hospital policies.
• Ensures awareness of and compliance with relevant Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and other regulatory authority standards.
• Supports the investigation of Medical Record Department-related incidents and complaints.
• Oversees the performance of patient record audits and appropriate reporting of results.
• Develops, reports, and audits department-specific key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Ensures that the physical attributes of the department are maintained according to the hospital’s environment of care and safety manual.
• Ensures that all department equipment is functioning safely and adequately.
• Ensures the ongoing review and development of processes to maintain and improve performance and support compliance with quality standards.
• Performs all duties in a professional, effective, and confidential manner.
• Ensures that all hospital staff, patients, and visitors are treated in a welcoming and courteous manner.
• Ensures that all internal and external customer complaints are handled in a timely, courteous, and positive manner.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Functions as the facilitator for hospital education and customer service programs.

Qualifications :

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE :

Seniority level

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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