Hearings Coordinator/Medical Records Clerk
Virginia Southern VA Mental Health Inst Posted on 2022-11-18
| Salary | Not mentioned |
|---|---|
| Location | Danville, VA |
| Type | Full-time |
Job Description
Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute (SVMHI) is a 72-bed Joint Commission accredited state psychiatric facility located in Danville, VA. The hospital serves individuals who are civilly committed and in need of treatment, and/or individuals involved in the criminal justice system who need treatment and/or pre-trial evaluation.
The Medical Records Department at SVMHI is seeking an energetic, self-motivated, and problem-solving Hearings Coordinator. This position provides document verification, completion and coordination for commitment hearings, recommitment hearings, mandatory outpatient petitions and judicial authorization for treatment hearings to ensure proceedings are scheduled and documents are prepared according to Code of Virginia Statutes. This person must also interpret other Court Orders authorizing hospitalization of individuals to ensure the correct and current Legal Status is reflected in the medical records according to CMS regulations for Psychiatric Hospitals. This position also serves as a “Clerk of Court” by being available to assist the Special Justice and other involved parties at any time, as related to requirements for the hearings; and by participating in the Hearings (specified above) held at the facility, to ensure presence of individuals at their hearings and provide any other assistance needed for the hearings process. This position also provides back-up for Switchboard/ Receptionist, and other duties assigned to the HIM Department in the absence of the primary staff person or other primary back-ups.
This position will require working a flexible schedule to include occasional holidays and weekend hours.
Some of Our Outstanding Benefits Include:
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid Family/Personal leave (4 days/year)
- Paid sick leave (8 days/year)
- Immediate accrual at date of hire of annual leave (12 days the first year of employment with incremental increases throughout continued employment)
- 16 hours of paid Community Service Leave
- 8 weeks of paid parental leave
- Excellent health insurance options
- Short and long term disability insurance at no cost to the employee
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible benefits program
- Group life insurance at no cost to the employee
- Additional optional life insurance at a small cost to the employee
- Retirement Plan (VRS)
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word and Excel) and general office equipment to include computers, printers, copier and fax machines, and a multi-line communication system is essential.
The ability to organize work and manage a high volume workload to accurately complete tasks in a timely manner and meet necessary deadlines is essential.
Candidate must be skilled in communicating with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information.
Notary Public certification or ability to obtain the same within six months of hire is required.
A fingerprint-based criminal history check and reference checks are required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code §§ 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific (“barrier”) crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending (“barrier”) charges (Go to the code section to see barrier crimes and related information).
For consideration, interested applicants must apply online, completing the Employment Equity Initiative Application (EEIA). Applications should include relevant work history, contact information for current and previous employers, reasons for leaving all prior employment and explanations for any periods of unemployment. A resume may also be included with your submission. Completed applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date listed above.
DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal CMS Omnibus COVID -19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires all employees to be vaccinated or receive an exemption. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. New staff who are not vaccinated for any reason or choose not to disclose their vaccination status, will need to request a medical or religious accommodation. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
SVMHI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 434-799-6220 for assistance. Minorities, individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800- 552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
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