Professional Experience
My work history and professional journey
Personal Summary
During my attachment at Naivasha County Referral Hospital, I gained hands-on experience in health information management, electronic health records (EHR), medical coding, and hospital data analysis. Working in the Health Records and IT department, I assisted in digitizing patient records, troubleshooting health systems, and supporting digital health initiatives like telemedicine.
Key Responsibilities
Patients registration and admission procedures
Coding and indexing of diseases according to International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11 Revision)
Inpatients morbidity and mortality statistics
Patient admission and Discharges procedures
Data entry and management of electronic health records (EHR)
Data collection and analysis for health information systems (HIS)
Clinic preparation and scheduling of appointments
Filing, retrieval and tracing of patients notes
Reception procedures
Registration of birth notifications and issuing of burial permits
Compilation of monthly reports and uploading them to Kenya health information system (KHIS)
Skills Gained
Health Information Management (HIS, EMR, EHR)
Medical Coding (ICD-11) & Data Analysis
System Troubleshooting & IT Support
Digital Health & Telemedicine Exposure
Teamwork & Collaboration in Healthcare
This experience deepened my expertise in health informatics, reinforcing my passion for technology-driven healthcare solutions.
Recommendation
"During the time I have worked with him, he has portrayed commitment, hard work, determination, dedication and obedience. He also relates well with colleagues and clients. He has the potential to work professionally in any institution."
- Benson K. Wahome, Health Records Officer In-charge