Health Records Clerk (St. Elizabeth, Jamaica) - Black River Hospital (SRHA)

 

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health &
Wellness responsible for the management and operation of Public Health Services within the Parishes
of Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the
following position at the BLACK RIVER HOSPITAL:

HEALTH RECORDS CLERK (HTAC/HRT 1)

(Salary range $1,792,163 – $2,130,319 per annum and any applicable allowances)

Job Summary:
The Health Records Clerk under the supervision of the Health Records Administrator, has the responsibility for organizing, implementing, controlling and maintaining the patient information system for the provision of optimum patient care.

Minimum Required Education and Experience:

• Four (4) CXC/GCE subjects at the ordinary level including English Language, Biology and Mathematics

Plus

• Two (2) years’ experience at a clerical level within a public sector organization

Required Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• Knowledge of the methods, procedures, practices, rules and regulations related of health data collection.
• Knowledge of Computer Applications.
• Ability to analyze statistical reports and make recommendations
• Good interpersonal and oral communication skills
• Good conflict resolution skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Confidentiality
• Team player

Key responsibilities will include:
Technical/Professional

• Checking the master index, casualty registration index and Patient Administration System to see if patient has been seen previously at hospital before assigning a medical record number.
• Collecting all records from the Emergency desk to complete examination and confirmation on the patient administration system for hospital monthly statistical report.
• Assembling records after registration of patients before referring patients to the Cashier.
• Educating patients on the importance of keeping their appointment date and taking the appointment card when returning to the clinic.
• Preparing for the clinic by ensuring that all health records for patients to attend on a particular date be retrieved before the date of the clinic.
• Ensuring that out guides are placed in the file for each record retrieved.
• Filing laboratory and x-ray results in the appropriate health records and adds continuation sheets to records if needed the day before clinic.
• Ensuring that all the health records needed for the clinic are found before the day of the clinic.
• Completing an inventory for all the records retrieved for the clinic and places a check mark beside the records that are found.
• Preparing numbers to be issued to patients on arrival at the clinic so as to maintain order in the waiting area.
• Maintaining of appointment systems
• Maintaining of all methods, systems and policies which enhances efficient running of the Department

Special conditions associated with the job:

• Maintenance of confidentiality of patient records
• Working on weekends when necessary
• Climbing to retrieve patient records
• Possible dust hazard

Applications along with resume should be sent no later than August 08, 2024 to:

The Assistant Human Resource Officer,
Black River Hospital,
45 High Street, Black River, St. Elizabeth,
Tell: (876) 965-9294
E-Mail – brhjobs00@gmail.com

NB. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.
*IMPORTANT NOTE: WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS BY EMAIL**.

Enrolled Assistant Nurse (St. Elizabeth, Jamaica) - Black River Hospital

 

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness responsible for the management and operation of Public Health Services within the Parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the following position at the BLACK RIVER HOSPITAL: ENROLLED ASSISTANT NURSE (HTAC/EAN 1) (salary range $2,078,360 – $2,470,517 per annum and any allowance (s) attached to the post)

Job Summary

The incumbent will be responsible for assisting with the hygienic, nutritional, elimination, psychological and psychosocial needs of the patient and share the responsibility for maintaining the cleanliness of the environment.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A graduate of a recognized School of Nursing
• Enrolled with the Nursing Council of Jamaica

Specific Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Thorough knowledge of current legislation affecting the practice of Nursing in Jamaica
• Knowledge of the Staff Orders for the Public Service
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions, and to work under guidance
• Conforms to rules and regulations
• Good verbal communication skills
• Possess good customer service skills
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills
• Good supervisory skills

Key responsibilities will include:

• Attending to the hygienic needs of the patient.
• Assisting with the nutritional needs of the patient.
• Assisting with the elimination needs of the patient by providing bedpans and urinals.
• Maintaining sterility of pick-up forceps and arrange trays and sets.
• Assisting with the maintenance of the storage room for sundry items.
• Accompanying patients to clinics for procedures and other facilities for continuation of care.
• Conveying/collecting specimen items to/from pharmacy/laboratory.
• Making dressings and assists with packing drums, return soiled sets etc. to CSSD.
• Performing simple dressings as instructed
• Assisting in admission of patients and ensures custodial care of belongings according to hospital policy.
• Assisting in discharge of patients and returns belongings to patient/family according to hospital policy.

Special conditions associated with the job:

• May be required to work beyond normal working hours to include holidays and weekends.
• Light physical effort is required e.g. frequent sitting, standing or walking or a requirement for regular handling of lightweight objects.
• Increased exposure to health risks.

Applications along with resume should be sent no later than June 26, 2024 to:
The Assistant Human Resource Officer,
Black River Hospital,
45 High Street, Black River, St. Elizabeth,
FAX (876) 965-9294
E-Mail – brhjobs00@gmail.com

NB. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS BY EMAIL**

Customer Relations Nurse (Black River, St. Elizabeth, JM) - Black River Hospital (SRHA)

 The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health responsible for the management and operation of Public Health Services within the parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the following position:

Customer Relations Nurse (HPC/RN3) – 1 Position

Black River Hospital

(Salary range $1,624,685 - $1,931,239 per annum)

Job Summary

Reporting to the Nurse Manager (Accident and Emergency), the incumbent will be responsible for liaising with patients and their families, doctors, nurses and other staff members in the Accident and Emergency department.

Qualifications

• Certificate/Diploma/Bsc in General Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing;
• Post Basic Training preferably in Midwifery;
• Certificate in Nursing Administration;
• Certificate in Customer Service Training;
• Registration with the Nursing Council of Jamaica as a Registered Nurse;
• Three (3) to Five (5) years of clinical practice working within an Accident & Emergency Department.

Responsibilities

• Determining the emergent needs of patients using the triage process;
• Minimizing the time required for patients to be attended to;
• Placing patients in an area where care and evaluation may proceed;
• Keeping the patients and their families informed while they wait for medical attention;
• Responding to queries from patients and their families as it related to their concerns/welfare;
• Assisting in identification and requisition of equipment, supplies, pharmaceutical agents including dangerous drugs;
• Participating in the preparation of ward reports;
• Educating patients and families regarding the patients’ current health problems.

 Specific knowledge required

• Nursing, Life, Behavioral, Natural and Medical sciences, Nutrition, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Research Methodology, Customer Relations and Human Resource Management.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Personnel Officer

Black River Hospital

45 High Street

Black River P.O.

St. Elizabeth

Email: brhpersoneldept@gmail.com.