Job Description

One of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion. In 2017, UHS was recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 81,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates more than 320 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom.

Granite Hills Hospital   

Patient Advocate/ Court Liaison Position Summary:

Granite Hills Hospital is seeking a Patient Advocate/ Court Liaison to ensure resolution of concerns presented by patients and/or their families. The Patient Advocate/ Court Liaison will also serve as primary liaison for the District Attorney’s office and Probate Courts of Harris County for all patients for whom applications for court ordered mental health services are pending, or in process.

Patient Advocate/ Court Liaison Key Responsibilities Include:

• Facilitate resolution of complaints, grievance, and/or requests by patients and visitors in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Identify systems related problems, via patient/visitor data and work collaboratively with staff to resolve.
• File applications for court ordered mental health services in a timely fashion.
• Maintain confidentiality of patients’ medical information.

This opportunity provides the following:

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, and more.
• 401k plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Experience: 1-3 years of relevant experience in a health care environment; experience in a Psychiatric setting preferred.

Certifications: Successful completion of CPR and CPI certification; certifications may be obtained during orientation.

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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