Patient Representative (multiple openings)

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Patient Representative (multiple openings)
Job Category	Staff & Executive – Healthcare – Administrative Services
Department	UCHC-Ph-UCHC’S Admin
Overview	University Correctional Health Care (UCHC), operating within Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is dedicated to excellence in providing physical, mental health, dental and sex offender treatment services to those involved in the criminal justice systems in New Jersey. UCHC operates with a total budget of $150 million and approximately 1,000 staff. We are committed to being a leader in the delivery of effective, compassionate and accessible care informed by research within correctional environments. We Care. We Teach. We Heal. We Improve. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766 and celebrating a milestone 250th anniversary in 2016, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 67,000 students and 22,000 faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world.
Posting Summary	University Correctional Healthcare, operating within Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Patient Representative, located in Trenton, NJ Under immediate supervision of the Quality Improvement Specialist – Ombudsman, investigates and problem solves grievances raised by incarcerated persons, issues raised by family or friends of inmates, and issues raised by the New Jersey Department of Corrections or other officials of the State of New Jersey concerning matters related to medical, mental health, and/or dental treatment Responsibilities include the following: As the Patient Representative, investigates and problem solves issues raised by inmates, family, friends and /or advocates concerning issues related to medical, and/or dental treatment at the facility. Finalizes investigation with a written report to be distributed according to policy and procedure. Maintains daily work logs that summarize activity for monthly and yearly reports. Provides follow-up on all grievances with merit to ensure problem resolution and propose systemic solutions to remedy problems. Develops monthly grievance reports as assigned by the Quality Improvement Specialist – Ombudsman
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week	37.50
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	This position requires a full onsite work arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	18S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	50363.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	59994.000
Annual Maximum Salary	70704.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	HPAE, Local 5094
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff – 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in behavioral or social sciences, plus a minimum of two (2) years of experience in a hospital or other institutional health care setting with direct patient contact. Valid Driver’s License is required. Must possess own vehicle or alternative means of transportation from one site to another. Equivalent experience, education and/or training may be substituted for the educational requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions	Must be approved by the Department of Corrections (DOC) and adhere to all DOC requirements

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST2831
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Off Campus
City	Trenton
State	NJ
Location Details	Central Administration Offices of University Correctional Healthcare, located in Trenton, NJ

Pre-employment Screenings

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Immunization Requirements

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