Medical Records Intern - Boscobel

Love medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 The Health Information Management Intern will support the Health Information Management Department by organizing, reviewing, and securely disposing of outdated of unnecessary medical records. This role is designed for a high school student seeking to gain experience in a healthcare setting. Key Responsibilities: Review and Identify Records: Review medical records to identify those that are outdated or no longer needed according to facility policies and regulatory requirements. Ensure accuracy in identifying records for purging. Organize and Sort Records: Organize and sort records systemically for review and disposal. Maintain confidentiality and handle records with care to prevent data breaches. Document Destruction: Follow established procedures for the secure destruction of medical records. Record Maintenance: Ensure all actions are logged accurately in accordance with facility policies. Compliance and Confidentiality: Adhere to all HIPAA guidelines and facility policies regarding the handling of medical records. Maintain strict confidentiality of patient information at all times. Support Tasks: Assist with other clerical duties as needed within the Health Information Management Department. Collaborate with team members and report any issues or discrepancies to the manager. Qualifications: Education: Currently enrolled in high school or college Skills: Strong attention to detail and organization skills. Ability to follow instructions and work independently. Basic computer skills and familiarity with office equipment. Excellent communication skills. Other Requirements: Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion. Physical ability to lift and carry records as needed (up to 20 pounds). Schedule: Flexible scheduling to accommodate school commitments. Daytime hours including 2-3 days per week. Benefits: Gain experience in a healthcare setting. Learn about medical record keeping and compliance. Potential for future employment opportunities within the facility. If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter listed below: Primary Recruiter: Jenny Dax Recruiter Email Address: JSDax@emplifyhealth.org We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future. Equal Opportunity Employer Around here, loving your job is part of the job. Join our mission in changing healthcare while finding a career you'll love! Gundersen Health System offers a proud, local history spanning more than 100 years. Our personalized patient care model is only the beginning of what you will experience as we foster population health transformation and innovation to serve our communities and you. We've made it a priority to enrich the lives of our employees as they find a career they love. Using each employee’s unique talents and passions, Gundersen is committed to delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care to the communities we serve. You can be part of an exciting, highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated offering an employee-first culture, work-life balance, and career advancement & growth opportunities. This culture allows our organization to attract elite talent, like yourself! What You Can Expect: Empowerment to shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth Culture that encourages self-care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it LOVE MEDICINE and it’s more than our practice. It is who we are. Gundersen Health System, based in La Crosse, WI, is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa; serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 22 counties. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; 6 affiliate critical access hospitals; nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. We deliver Love Medicine every day to change lives in our communities and enrich the lives of our employees. Select Remote/Hybrid Eligible under More search to see our remote-eligible openings. A rewarding career and an excellent quality of life awaits you. Learn more about our excellence in patient care, education, research, culture, and something we call Love Medicine at www.gundersenhealth.org/careers/life.