Hackensack Meridian Health · 4 months ago
Court Clerk - Part Time - Weekend Day
Belle Mead, NJ
Part-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$20.32/hr - $20.32/hr
3+ years expHackensack Meridian Health is dedicated to transforming healthcare and serving as a leader of positive change. The Court Clerk coordinates commitment packets for admitted patients, ensuring compliance with regulatory and legal standards while collaborating with various departments and supporting the completion of necessary paperwork.
Assisted LivingHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalMedical
Responsibilities
Collaborates with the Access Department and Unit Staff to determine which patients will need a Physician Certificate done in order to be compliant with commitment admission
Responsible for informing unit secretaries of the need and follow-up to make sure that paperwork is done timely
Daily pick up of PCs from units
Prepares and ensures accuracy of Court Order and Application for Involuntary Commitment
Assembles packet containing Court Order and Application, screening document, and the two Physician Certificates, ensuring all documents are accurate and complete. Sends packets to the assigned Judge
Scans copies of signed orders to the Court drive, change Meditech status and fax/email packet to the originating county, and file
Meets with the unit and patients on the unit to complete any paperwork not completed on admission
Supports weekend staff to identify, coordinate, complete and deliver Commitment packets to weekend and holiday emergent Judges in compliance with 72 hour rule
Upon discharge, completes the discharge letter and sends it to court timely
Coordinates and communicates information with Public Defenders on court matters
Coordinates, in conjunction with Court Coordinator, court days including the flow for the Judge, all LIP's and all other attendees
Assists other staff with training when needed
Participates in the quality improvement process of Carrier Clinic
Other duties and/or projects as assigned
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior
Qualification
Required
High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs
Minimum of 3 years secretarial experience
Ability to utilize effective time and project management skills to maximize productivity, meet project deadlines, and accomplish goals
Ability to use independent judgment
Demonstrate reliability, tactfulness, honesty, and discretion and a fast-paced environment
Demonstrate attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Demonstrate exemplary organizational skills
Exemplify excellent customer service skills
Meets or exceeds expectations of patients, hospital and staff members in the course of performing assigned accountabilities
Demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Proficient knowledge of Windows, Word, Outlook, Excel, and other programs as needed
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms
Preferred
Associate's or Bachelor's Degree
Minimum of 1 year behavioral healthcare experience
Benefits
Scheduling Flexibility
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discounts
Health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits
Company
Hackensack Meridian Health
Hackensack Meridian Health is a health care organization that offers research and medical services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$36.3MKey Investors
Baldrick's FoundationNational Institutes of Health
2023-11-21Grant
2023-02-24Grant· $3M
2019-05-10Grant· $33.3M
Leadership Team
Robert C. Garrett
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Allen
President, Financial Services Division and CFO
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