About the role#
This internship provides students with experience in a working Health Information Management environment. You will learn about document management, digital systems, the Master patient index, and filing workflows. This is a referred placement opportunity for students directed to apply by a college or university representative.
What you'll do#
- Manage patient data and assist with document management.
- Work on projects related to the retention and destruction of records according to policy.
- Assign admission numbers on loose filing.
- Complete delegated tasks as needed.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited HIM program.
- Academic standing in good standing.
- Ability to work on-site at least 3 times per week for a minimum of 2 months.
Location & details#
- Location: Towson, Maryland.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
- Term: Rolling start dates beginning September 2025.
About Sheppard Pratt
Sheppard Pratt operates as a private, nonprofit provider of mental health and social services. It offers care for substance use, developmental disabilities, and special education across hospital and community settings. The organization maintains a national presence with headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland. It employs over 3,000 people to support its clinical and educational programs.
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