Joanne Akinyi
@joanneakinyi
Dedicated Health Records and Information Officer with expertise in managing patient data.
What I'm looking for
I am a detail-oriented Health Records and Information Officer with comprehensive experience in managing, organizing, and maintaining patient health records. My expertise includes overseeing the entire lifecycle of medical records, ensuring accurate data entry, and implementing quality assurance measures to maintain compliance with industry regulations.
Throughout my career, I have worked in various healthcare settings, including Huruma Hospital, Preeminent Technologies, and Fahari ya Jamii Kenya. My responsibilities have encompassed patient registration, data entry, coding using ICD-10, and preparing reports. I have consistently ensured the accuracy and confidentiality of health records, leveraging my knowledge of HIPAA compliance and electronic health record systems.
I take pride in my ability to streamline processes, having digitized over 15,000 medical records and reducing retrieval times significantly. My achievements include improving data accuracy rates to 99.5% and enhancing patient satisfaction scores by 20%. I am committed to staying updated on health information technology advancements and continuously improving my skills to adapt to evolving industry standards.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Health Records and Information Officer
Huruma Hospital
Jul 2023 - Present (2 years 1 month)
Responsible for managing patient reception, registration, and maintaining accurate health records. Ensured compliance with hospital procedures and quality standards while performing coding and indexing of diseases using ICD 10.
Client Support
Preeminent Technologies
Apr 2024 - Jun 2024 (2 months)
Oversaw appointment scheduling and maintained patient health records in both paper and electronic formats. Ensured data accuracy and provided training on health records management procedures.
Health Records and Information Officer
Fahari ya jamii
May 2022 - Mar 2023 (10 months)
Managed patient records, ensured compliance with health information standards, and provided training for staff. Focused on data analysis to support decision-making and improve patient care.
Health Records and Information Officer
The Nairobi Womens Hospital
Jan 2022 - Apr 2022 (3 months)
Handled patient registration and appointment bookings, ensuring accurate coding of diseases and maintaining confidentiality of medical records.
Health Records and Information Officer
Crispin Afya Hospital
Jan 2021 - Dec 2021 (11 months)
Maintained and recorded patient availability, processed charts, and ensured confidentiality of patient records while adhering to organizational standards.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The Technical University of Kenya
Diploma, Health Records and Information Technology
2015 - 2019
Completed a Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology, focusing on managing and organizing patient health records, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and implementing quality assurance measures.
The Technical University of Kenya
Certificate, Health Records and Information Technology
2014 - 2015
Earned a Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology, emphasizing foundational knowledge in health records management and information technology.
Koru Girls High School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Secondary Education
2008 - 2011
Achieved the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, which provided a strong educational foundation and prepared for further studies in health records management.
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