Contracted Student Interns, Acton Site Office

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Acton, Massachusetts

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Design and implement a secure, organized medical records room to improve the efficiency and security of sensitive client records. Develop systemic categorization, labeling, and access tracking systems to ensure full privacy compliance.

Qualifications

You are responsible for assessing current record volume and office layout, designing the medical records room, and implementing a record access tracking system. You will ensure the design meets HIPAA compliance and develop a systemic categorization and labeling system for efficient retrieval.

Must Have Skills for ATS

HIPAA compliance

Record access tracking system implementation

Systemic categorization

Labeling methods

Job Description

As the state’s mental health agency, we handle a large volume of sensitive client records. In order to improve the efficiency, security and accessibility of these records, we are requesting the design and implementation of a dedicated medical records room within our site office.

Objectives:

·         Create a secure, organized space for storing client records

·         Develop a systemic categorization and labeling system for efficient retrieval

·         Implement a record access tracking system to log who accesses records and when, ensuring full compliance of privacy standards

Scope of Work:

·         Assess current record volume and office layout

·         Design the layout of the medical records room to maximize space and efficiency

·         Specify shelving, filing systems and labeling methods

·         Implement a digital or hybrid record access tracking system

·         Ensure design meets HIPPA compliance

Preferred Qualifications

Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency.

Period of Service:

May 26, 2026 through September 04, 2026

Additional Information:

Benefits are unavailable with the exception of sick leave accruals.

All employees will be paid on a biweekly basis and must have direct deposit.

The salary for this position is $19.00 per hour.

Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Days Off: Saturday and Sunday



First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Please see Preferred Qualifications.

Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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Title 101 CMR 23.00 (“Regulation”) requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.  Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.  Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100%25 of the job requirements.  We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

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