Court Liaison/Patient Advocate

UHS • North Charleston, SC

93d

About The Position

We are pleased to announce the following available position: Court Liaison/Patient Advocate. Position Summary: To process commitment papers with county probate courts and provide communication between the court and facility staff related to commitment issues; to complete filing, conduct data entry, conduct audits and reviews, and to provide other support and assistance to the department as needed. As patient advocate, will investigate, resolve and report grievances to leadership. Assist with gathering, processing, and entering data; as well as creating and maintaining records and reports. Will be available to address patient/family complaints and act as a liaison between the complainant and hospital administration staff. Conducts new employee orientation presenting topics as directed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in psychiatric setting is preferred.
• Administrative Assistant experience also preferred.
• Competency in Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• BLS and CPI required, certification may be obtained during new hire orientation.

Responsibilities

• Process commitment papers with county probate courts.
• Provide communication between the court and facility staff related to commitment issues.
• Complete filing, conduct data entry, conduct audits and reviews.
• Provide support and assistance to the department as needed.
• Investigate, resolve and report grievances to leadership as a patient advocate.
• Assist with gathering, processing, and entering data.
• Create and maintain records and reports.
• Address patient/family complaints and act as a liaison between the complainant and hospital administration staff.
• Conduct new employee orientation presenting topics as directed.

Benefits

• Tuition Assistance
• Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations!
• Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize your career
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees