Intern - Health Information Management

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

As an Intern – Health Information Management at Pine Rest, you’ll be part of tight-knit team that believes in the healing power of your expertise and compassion. You’ll assist with the timely and accurate processing, documenting imaging, and quality validation of all HAS inpatient and partial hospitalization medical records. The Intern – Health Information Management will monitor the appropriate work queues and systems to identify, resolve and validate documents and data as needed. Responsible for communicating with end-users to ensure effective resolution to documentation and data integrity issues. The Intern – Health Information Management must demonstrate excellent customer service and have enthusiasm about the program and the Pine Rest organization.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a CAHIIM-accredited Health Information Management or Health Informatics program (Associate, Bachelor, or Master level).

Nice To Haves

Completion of coursework in medical terminology, health data management, and privacy and security preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in chart completion, record analysis, and data quality reviews.
Observe the release of information (ROI) process and apply HIPAA principles in real-world scenarios.
Assist with scanning, indexing, and validation of paper and electronic health records.
Gain exposure to coding workflows, deficiency tracking, and provider query processes.
Support data integrity audits and quality assurance initiatives.
Participate in HIM-related projects, including EHR optimization, compliance reviews, or reporting.
Contribute to privacy and security initiatives, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
Attend HIM meetings and collaborate with team members.
Must be able to work and communicate effectively with providers, employees, and other departments, as needed.
Will be required to work in a highly confidential area without disclosure of confidential information.
Ensures timely and accurate processing of all HRS inpatient and partial hospitalization records.
Uses appropriate telephone etiquette; handles telephone information requests with courtesy, accuracy, and respect for patient confidentiality.
Adapts to changes in the workload.
Shares information with co-workers.
Complies in all material respects with the Corporate Compliance Policy and all federal, State and local laws and regulations applicable to position.
Notifies manager or the Corporate Compliance Officer (CCO) if any violations are suspected.
Responsible to role model the mission and values of the organization, presenting a professional image that is projected in appearance, attitudes and behaviors, time management and communication skills.