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Medical Records Assistant

Category

Medical

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Kampala, Kampala, Uganda

Vacancies

Not specified

Closing Date

8/31/2026
Closed

Employer / Company

C-Care Uganda logo
C-Care Uganda

Description (Public)

Responsible for the accurate creation, maintenance, retrieval, filing, digitization, and safeguarding of patient medical records, ensuring compliance with healthcare documentation standards.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Register new patient files and maintain accurate patient master index
  • Retrieve, issue, track and return patient files promptly
  • File patient records accurately using established filing systems
  • Digitize paper records into the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system
  • Review medical records for completeness before filing
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of all patient information
  • Deliver patient files to clinics, wards and diagnostic departments
  • Prepare daily, weekly and monthly medical records reports

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelors in Medical Records Management, Health Information Management or related healthcare discipline
  • Minimum 1 year experience in a hospital or healthcare facility
  • Experience using EMR/HIS systems is an added advantage

Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong organizational and documentation skills
  • Knowledge of Uganda Data Protection and Privacy Act
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Good communication and customer service skills

Application status

This is an archived notice. Applications through this advert are closed.

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