Job Description
Responsibilities 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 corporation, our annual revenues were $.4 billion in
9. In 0, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies byFortune;in
9, ranked # on the Fortune ; and in 7, listed # inForbesinaugural ranking of America’s
Top Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than , employees
and through its subsidiaries operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities,
outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and
various related services located in 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