Medical Encoder

Physician's Diagnostic Services Center Inc.; Manila; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 334,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th Month Pay

Employee Loan

Paid Holidays

Employee Discount

Job summary

A healthcare diagnostic center in Manila is seeking a Medical Encoder responsible for accurately encoding and updating patients’ medical results. Candidates should be knowledgeable in basic computer operations and familiar with medical terms. Detail-oriented individuals who can handle confidential information are preferred. The role is crucial for maintaining the integrity of medical records and ensuring compliance with data privacy guidelines. The position offers opportunities for professional development and government-mandated benefits.

Qualifications

• Preferably a graduate of Computer-related or Paramedical / Medical-allied course.
• Knowledge in basic computer operations (data encoding, MS Word/Excel).
• Familiarity with basic medical terms is an advantage.
• At least three months On-the-Job Training or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Encode medical results from completed patient worksheets into the Clinic Management Information System.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of encoded data.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of patient medical records.
• Coordinate with collators and other departments when clarifications are needed.

Skills

Knowledgeable in basic computer operations

Familiarity with basic medical terms

Detail-oriented

Organized

Education

Computer-related or Paramedical / Medical-allied course

Job description

Physician's Diagnostic Services Center Inc.

Job Description

Government Mandated Benefits

13th Month Pay, Employee Loan, Paid Holidays

Employee Discount

Professional Development

Job Training, Professional Development

Maternity & Paternity Leave, Sick Leave, Solo Parent Leave, Vacation Leave

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Preferably a graduate of Computer-related or Paramedical / Medical-allied course
• Knowledgeable in basic computer operations (data encoding, MS Word/Excel, clinic systems)
• Familiarity with basic medical terms and medical documents is an advantage
• With at least three (3) months On-the-Job Training (OJT) or related experience in a clinic, hospital, or diagnostic center
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to handle confidential medical information

Job Summary

The Medical Encoder is responsible for accurately encoding, updating, and printing patients’ medical results based on completed medical worksheets submitted by the collators. The role is critical in ensuring that all medical findings from various diagnostic departments are correctly reflected in the Clinic Management Information System (CMIS) prior to the release of medical certificates.

Key Responsibilities

Medical Encoding

• Encode medical results from completed patient worksheets into the Clinic Management Information System (CMIS).
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of encoded data based on collated results from all medical sections, including but not limited to:
• Laboratory
• Optical
• Physical Examination
• X-ray
• ECG
• Audiometry
• Psychological Testing
• Cardiovascular
• Functional Capacity Evaluation

Medical Certificate Processing

• Encode and print medical certificates based on finalized and evaluated medical findings.
• Ensure that the declared medical status (Fit / Unfit / With Findings) matches the collator’s evaluation.

Results Updating

• Upgrade or update medical results in the clinic program as endorsed by collators or authorized personnel.
• Correct encoding errors promptly when identified.

Data Accuracy & Confidentiality

• Maintain strict confidentiality of patient medical records and information.
• Follow clinic policies and data privacy guidelines at all times.

Coordination & Support

• Coordinate with collators and other departments when clarifications are needed.
• Perform other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications (Optional but Recommended)

• Graduate of any medical-allied, IT, or related course (preferred but not required).
• Experience in medical encoding, medical records, or clinic/hospital information systems is an advantage.
• Computer-literate and detail-oriented.
• Able to work efficiently under time pressure while maintaining accuracy.

Working Location

533, Physicians Diagnostic Center. Physicians’ Tower, 533 United Nations Ave, Ermita, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila, Philippines

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