Health documentation technician for public health research and quality

Health research information officers compile, process and organise clinical and non-clinical information and documentation, providing data processing and analysis by specialists who research and assess public health and/or quality of care. Define, with the appropriate supervision, computer and document encoding and handling processes, assuring compliance with health administration and international standards. Work well in quality evaluation and quality for healthcare provision, providing support as an information officer to public health research groups and units.

• Compile the information needed for the health research or to evaluate the healthcare benefit. Extract this information from various sources and on different supports: documentation archives and patients' medical records, related reports and studies, databases of research articles and others, surveys designed for obtaining user information (perception of the quality of service received, expectations of the healthcare system, etc.).
• Enter the obtained data into computer databases, such as demographic characteristics, history and extension of the illness, diagnostic and treatment procedures, information on the environment, quality of life, habits and behaviours, incidents in healthcare service, data on the perception of users of the healthcare system, etc.
  Update details as and when required.
• Design, implement and maintain the coding and index system for the data gathered and define an appropriate data recovery system.
  Draw up information classification systems, ensuring the consistency and integrity of the data (detects and correct duplicate entries, information gaps, etc.)
• When obtaining information regarding patient history, interpret the clinical coding system and maintain contact with the medical history file administrator.
  When evaluating the provision of healthcare, assure there is feedback from other professionals in the area of public health quality and the patient care unit.
• Prepare or cooperate in preparing statistical reports and graphic presentations using the results obtained from data processing, employing statistics, epidemiological and quality control tools.

Regulated training and graduates

• Professional Training Course(s) in the field of Health - Advanced Level: Documentation and health administration, professional profile data management
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Administració i gestió: Assistència documental i de gestió en despatxos i oficines (Nivell 3)
• Professional Training Course(s) in the field of Health - Advanced Level: Documentation and Health Administration

Complementary training

Other specific skills

Analytical thought: Level 2

Concern for order and quality: Level 2

Conceptual thought: Level 1

Planning and organisation: Level 1

Commitment to the organisation: Level 1

Management

The organisation, administration and control of a company or entity are the main interests of people related to the management field. Activities included in this field of interest vary from effective resource management, feasibility analyses and solving business problems to the development of skills and fostering of motivation in relation to human resources. Knowledge regarding specific techniques of strategic administration and business management are required to carry out these activities.

Logistics

The planning, organisation, control and carrying out of logistics and administrative tasks are the focus of people who work in the field of logistics. Activities in the field of logistics include the organisation and planning of supply, storage, production and distribution systems, taking inventories, controlling stock and estimating production, as well as the organisation and/or carrying out of the administrative tasks necessary for the implementation of these activities. Knowledge of organisation, control and management techniques is essential for carrying out these activities.

Accountant

Bonded warehouse manager

Health documentalist

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• Work hours

  There is no standard formula.

• Salary

  It can vary greatly, depending on responsibilities, education level, experience and type of centre. With this in mind, average gross annual wages vary from 15.471 to 20.210 euros, approximately. Median: 17.682 euros annum gross.
  
  Source: Report "Observatory of Jobs and Salaries of the Labour Market. Barcelona Activa", elaborated by ICSA Grupo. April 2015.
  

• Professional category

  Technician