What are the responsibilities and job description for the COURT LIAISON position at UHS?
Job description:
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal
Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily
since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, our annual revenues were $11.4 billion in
2019. In 2020, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in
2019, ranked #293 on the Fortune 500; and in 2017, listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s
Top 500 Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 90,000 employees
and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 328 behavioral health facilities, 42
outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and
various related services located in 37 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United
Kingdom.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Serves as court liaison and coordinates patient court activities in collaboration with other departments. Responsible for ensuring accurate and timely involuntary commitment paperwork completion, filing, and submission to the courts. Coordinates Performance Improvement planning to improve court processes within the facility.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Training:
· High School Graduate; 2 years of college preferred.
· Training in healthcare compliance activities, healthcare safety/risk management, hospital performance improvement activities, and hospital administration preferred.
Experience:
· Familiarity with legal proceedings and hospital procedures.
Licensure/Certification:
· None
Knowledge and Skills:
· Displays written and verbal communication skills and is able to follow written and oral instructions.
· Ability to work collaboratively, diplomatically, and with integrity I problem identification, projects management, and problem solving activities.
· Ability to work independently and productively with little supervision.
· Ability to develop action plans, coordinates resources, and see tasks through to completion.
· Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
· Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, local regulations as well as JC, CMS, and related standards.
· Knowledge of ethical principles and compliance issues in a healthcare setting.
· Communicates positively with sensitivity to growth, development, and cultural issues.
Qualifications
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Notice
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Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Salary : $11