Health Information Management Specialist - YAI/CST (Bronx)

Internship Opportunity

The Center for Specialty Therapy Clinic provides Nutrition, Occupational, Physical and Speech Therapy in addition to Psychotherapy and Mental Health assessments. We specialize in supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Premier HealthCare and the Center for Specialty Therapy clinics offer people with I/DD access to high-quality primary care and specialty outpatient services with doctors and other professionals trained in their unique needs.

This position provides students with the opportunity to learn how health information is managed across the various disciplines and how technology has improved data access and management. Tasks vary from working with paper charts, from documentation protocols/procedures, and tracking from paper inception to electronic upload. Students will increase their understanding of its role in Electronic Health Records (EHR) and the steps involved in health data management. Other tasks include exposure to the administrative side of health information tracking for eligibility/programming and how this specialized population compares to the general non-disabled community. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to advance their knowledge and experience with medical information and technology along with HIPAA and compliance laws. This placement is administrative in nature with no direct/in-person patient contact.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist with medical records ongoing tasks
• Assist with medical records projects

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Desired:

• Punctual and disciplined
• Organizational skills
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work alone

Education and Experience Required:

• Prior experience working for an office/clinical office setting preferred
• Any classes pertaining to health information management preferred

Intern Will Learn/Develop:

• Research
• Data Analysis
• Organizational skills
• Reviewing Medical Information
• Technology use
• HIPAA Compliance Laws

Supervision: The intern's schedule will match with the days and times supervisors are on site. Students will complete training in their respective tasks while being observed along the way. Interns will be supervised by the clinics Assistant Supervisor, Office Manager, and Medical receptionist. All will remain available and approachable to students for questions and guidance.

This is an unpaid internship opportunity that is only open to current students. The internship may be able to satisfy course credit if approved by the student's institution of learning.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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