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About the Role

This internship provides a comprehensive learning experience in Health Information Management (HIM) within a primary care setting. The intern will gain practical insights into HIM practices, data integrity, and patient privacy, supporting the clinic's mission to deliver high-quality healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Learn and assist in organizing, overseeing, and safeguarding patient health information.
• Acquire knowledge and practical skills related to data management, medical records scanning, archiving, and filing.
• Assist patients with registration forms and provide support to staff in processing medical charts and documents.
• Adhere to patient confidentiality and HIPAA policies to ensure the privacy and security of patient data.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a relevant degree program, preferably in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• No prior professional experience required.
• Coursework or academic exposure to healthcare systems, medical records, or data management is beneficial.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite, including Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic understanding of patient confidentiality and HIPAA regulations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Enthusiasm for learning and a proactive approach to tasks.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Relevant coursework or previous exposure to Health Information Management or healthcare operations is preferred.
• Experience in data entry, document management, or administrative roles is preferred.
• Understanding of electronic health records (EHR) systems is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
• Adequate hearing to perform job duties in person and over the telephone.
• Ability to communicate clearly to patients in person and over the telephone.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens.
• Requires occasional lifting and carrying items weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted.
• Requires frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting, and sitting, with some lifting, pushing, and pulling exerted throughout the regular workday.

Skills

• Microsoft Office suite
• Word
• Excel
• Written communication
• Verbal communication
• Patient confidentiality
• HIPAA regulations
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Data entry
• Document management
• Administrative roles
• Electronic health records (EHR) systems
• Medical terminology

Location

• 1101 Camino La Costa, Austin, TX 78752

Work Type

• Internship

Experience Level

• No prior professional experience required

Education Level

• Currently enrolled in a relevant degree program, preferably in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.

Salary/Compensations

• Unpaid Internship/University or Program Credit

About the Company

• People’s Community Clinic is committed to delivering high-quality, affordable healthcare services with dignity and respect to underserved communities.

Equal Opportunity

• Committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, language, disability, pregnancy, gender identity, or sex stereotyping.