Legal Status/HIPAA Coordinator-GRHS, Savannah, GA

Georgia Department of Revenue; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities in Savannah, GA seeks a Legal Status/HIPAA Coordinator to consolidate duties previously performed by multiple staff. The role involves managing legal status processes, court documentation, and communication with treatment teams.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and two years of general office or administrative experience, with duties including preparing orders, attending hearings, and coordinating with the

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and two years of general office or administrative experience.

Responsibilities

• Obtain voluntary signatures within specified time frames; begin documentation for commitment hearing if refused.
• Prepare in/out or outpatient or dismissal orders for judge’s signature prior to hearing.
• Serve as Recorder at hearing and ensure copies are distributed to attorneys, judge, and charting personnel.
• Update legal status codes in Avatar and manage documentation to Probate Court within time frames.
• Perform interstate transfers and ensure 2 representatives per individual when required.

Job description

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Job Title:

Legal Status/HIPAA Coordinator-GRHS, Savannah, GA

Agency:

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000007542

Shift:

Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$41,741.82

Job Description:

These duties are currently being performed by three different staff who will no longer be in a position to continue. The Legal Status duties include:

• Obtain voluntary signature of individual within the specified time frames

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• If individual refuses to sign, begin documentation for commitment hearing (to include obtaining signatures from attending, second opinion, & CMO)

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• Documentation must be processed and submitted to the Probate Court in specified time frames. Required documentation is also sent to representative

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• Communication with the treatment team members once a date is received from the court as to the date of the committal hearing

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• Prepare in/out or outpatient or dismissal order for judge’s signature prior to hearing

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• Serve as the Recorder the day of the hearing, download the hearing on available jump drive for the Judge/Probate Court, ensure each attorney and the judge receive a copy of the signed order and also ensure the SW receives copies for chart and individual.

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• Updates legal status codes in Avatar

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• Upon discharge, ensure 1019’s are sent via certified mail

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• Review time frames for individuals eligible for continued hospitalization. Complete all appropriate documentation. Contact members for hearing, After hearing, forward all documentation to OSAH for processing. Forward required continued documents (via certified mail) to individuals’ representatives

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• Once order is received from OSHA, ensure SW and HIM clerk are copied to place in individuals’ chart.

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• Ensure each individual admitted has 2 reps. If not 1008 must be completed and forwarded to appropriate county.

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• Perform interstate transfers

Employment Requirements
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

• Drug Screening
• TB Evaluation
• Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

DBHDDis an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of general office or administrative experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.