Job Description

IT / EDP In-Charge - Job Responsibilities

1.

Hospital Information System (HIS) / EHR Management

Implement, manage, and support the

Hospital Information System (HIS)

,

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

, and other medical software. Coordinate with software vendors for upgrades, troubleshooting, and customization. Ensure smooth functioning of modules like

patient registration, billing, pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, and insurance claims

. Monitor data accuracy and integrity across HIS/EDP platforms.
2.

Network, Hardware & Infrastructure Management

Oversee installation, configuration, and maintenance of

servers, desktops, laptops, printers, PACS systems, and biomedical IT interfaces

. Ensure uninterrupted

internet connectivity, LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi, firewall, VPN, CCTV systems

, etc. Prevent downtime in critical systems (ICU monitoring, dialysis systems, diagnostic imaging, etc.). Maintain an inventory of IT assets, licenses, and warranty records.
3.

Data Security & Backup

Implement

cybersecurity measures

--firewalls, antivirus, access controls, encryption. Regularly back up hospital data and maintain disaster recovery systems. Ensure compliance with

NABH, HIPAA-like data confidentiality, and patient privacy

. Handle role-based access for hospital staff to sensitive data.
4.

User Support & Training

Provide

helpdesk/technical support

for doctors, nurses, billing staff, and admin teams. Train staff on usage of HIS, PACS, and other hospital applications. Troubleshoot IT issues quickly to avoid delays in patient care.
5.

Coordination with Departments

Work with

clinical, administrative, finance, and operations teams

to integrate IT solutions. Coordinate with the

biomedical engineering team

for IT-enabled medical equipment. Collaborate with insurance/TPA desks to ensure EDP systems are aligned with claim submissions.
6.

EDP (Electronic Data Processing) Functions

Manage

data entry operations

, MIS reports, and analytics for management review. Generate periodic reports on

admissions, discharges, billing, drug consumption, bed occupancy, revenue, etc.

Ensure timely submission of statutory reports to government/insurance authorities via digital platforms. Automate routine processes for operational efficiency.
7.

System Upgrades & Innovation

Evaluate and implement new

healthcare IT technologies

--cloud solutions, telemedicine platforms, AI-based diagnostic tools. Ensure integration of

Lab Information Systems (LIS), Radiology Information Systems (RIS), PACS, and pharmacy automation

. Plan for IT scalability in line with hospital expansion.
8.

Compliance & Audit Support

Maintain IT compliance for

NABH accreditation, biomedical audits, insurance audits, and statutory inspections

. Document IT-related policies (data retention, access control, downtime procedures). Support clinical and administrative audits with accurate data retrieval.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off Provident Fund
Work Location: In person