HIM Coding Intern

Halifax Health • Daytona Beach, FL

2d

About The Position

The Coding Intern will gain hands-on experience in Health Information Management by working closely with either the HIM Operations, HIM Coding, and Release of Information (ROI) teams. This role provides exposure to medical coding practices, chart analysis, and compliance processes while learning from experienced coding professionals in preparation to grow into a coding role. The intern will assist in operational tasks within HIM and participate in coding education sessions to develop foundational skills in ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems. We're glad you're here. As a cornerstone of our community, we need strong, compassionate and talented medical professionals just like you. Our team works together to ensure that families receive the highest-quality care in a pleasant setting where they feel valued. If you're interested in exploring career opportunities within Halifax Health and unsure of where to start, upload your resume here. Our Recruiters will review and contact you if there is an opportunity that seems like a good match. Recognized as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals™ in the United States by IBM Watson Health™, Halifax Health serves Volusia and Flagler counties, providing a continuum of health care services through a network of organizations including a tertiary hospital, two community hospitals, urgent care clinics, psychiatric services, a cancer treatment center with five outreach locations, the area’s largest hospice, a center for inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, primary care walk-in clinics, a clinic specializing in women’s health, a pediatric care community clinic, five pediatric medical practices, a home health care agency and an exclusive provider organization. Halifax Health offers the area’s only Level II Trauma Center, Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center (TSC), Center for Transplant Services, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services, complete Neurosurgical Services, OB Emergency Department and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit that cares for babies born earlier than 28 weeks.

Requirements

• High School Diploma Required, Associates degree preferred
• HIM or healthcare experience preferred
• Basic understanding of medical terminology and anatomy preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of HIPAA

Nice To Haves

• AHIMA or AAPC credentials strongly preferred but not required.
• Epic EHR system experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with chart processing, including prepping and scanning of paper records, and analysis to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with answering phones for the HIM department and provide exceptional customer service
• Support quality assurance activities related to documentation and coding compliance.
• Learn how coding impacts revenue cycle and clinical data integrity.
• Help process patient record requests in compliance with HIPAA and organizational policies.
• Gain understanding of privacy regulations and secure handling of health information.
• Collaborate with the coding leadership team to learn coding principles and workflows.
• Participate in coding training sessions led by certified coding professionals.
• Learn to apply coding guidelines to real-world scenarios under supervision.
• Assist with special projects related to coding audits, data analysis, and reporting.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED