Designs, implements and administers medical record systems and information services in accordance with legal and confidentiality requirements.

Tasks Include:

• designs and maintains computerised and other health information systems and advises on their use
• designs and revises medical record forms
• recruits and trains medical record staff and provides in-service training for clerical staff
• organises work flow, budget preparation, equipment ordering, medical transcription and ward clerk services
• controls access to information and conducts statistical studies
• facilitates communication with patients and between hospital departments and health providers
• assists with surveys, projects and evaluative studies in the hospital and health fields