The MRD Technician is responsible for maintaining, organizing, and safeguarding patient medical records in the hospital. Duties include registering and indexing patient files, filing and retrieving records promptly, ensuring documentation is complete and accurate (discharge summaries, consent forms, test reports), and coding diagnoses and procedures using standard systems such as ICD-10. The technician also supports data entry in the HIS/EMR system, maintains confidentiality in line with hospital policy and legal requirements, issues records for authorized requests (insurance, legal, patient copies), assists with audits and statistics reporting, and coordinates with doctors, nurses, and billing staff. A degree or diploma in Medical Record Science (or a related field), basic computer skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of medico-legal documentation are typically required.
Preferred candidate profile Should have diploma in medical records