Richard Boamah
Ghana Health Service
Kumasi
1
Language
10
years of professional experience
Experienced Health Information Manager with expertise in DHIMS2 reporting, health records review, and data quality audits. Known for improving reporting accuracy, protecting patient privacy, and streamlining records workflows.
Work History
Health Information Manager
7 Years 7 Months- Supported health information workflows for accurate compilation and submission of routine service reports.
- Entered, validated, and reconciled DHIMS2 data for timely monthly reporting.
- Assisted with data quality audits to strengthen completeness, consistency, and reporting accuracy.
- Maintained health records filing, retrieval, and archiving to support clinical continuity.
- Supervised health records filing, retrieval, and archiving to support clinical continuity.
- Reviewed indicators and reporting trends to guide management decisions and service improvement.
- Trained facility staff on HMIS procedures, registers, and standardized reporting tools.
- Maintained relationships with medical providers, suppliers, and reporters.
- Participated in committees to discuss electronic health records and methods to improve overall workflows.
- Effectively managed release of information requests, safeguarding patient privacy while adhering to legal requirements for disclosure purposes.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations by staying current on industry standards and updating organizational policies accordingly.
- Increased efficiency in handling medical records by transitioning from paper to electronic health records systems.
Medical Records and Health Information Technician
11 Months- Organized patient records for accurate filing, retrieval, and secure archiving.
- Updated health information databases with complete, legible, and timely entries.
- Verified patient details to support accurate documentation and reduce record discrepancies.
- Implemented quality control measures within the department, resulting in improved accuracy rates in medical record keeping.
- Assisted healthcare providers with timely access to accurate medical records, contributing to better patient outcomes.
- Performed regular quality and validation assessments on patient data to verify accuracy.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Records review
Clinical documentation
Healthcare administration
Staff training
Quality improvement
Department collaboration
Leadership training
Office administration
Documentation accuracy
Team management
Team building
Communication skills
Report writing
Languages
English
C2
Bilingual or Proficient
Timeline
Health Information Manager
Ghana Health Service
04.2019 - CurrentRead More
Medical Records and Health Information Technician
Ghana Health Service
08.2016 - 07.2017Read More
College of Health And Well-Being
High School Diploma
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