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For New Employees - Information on the
Pre-employment Process and Orientation

Congratulations - we're excited that you are joining the Meriter family! To make the coming weeks as easy as possible, we've included information below on employee orientation and the steps you need to take before your first day at work. In addition, you'll find copies of the new employment forms you need to fill out.

Of course, if you have any questions now or in the future please contact Human Resources at (608) 417-6134 or employment@meriter.com.
 

Steps You Need to Take BEFORE
Your First Day on the Job

1. Schedule a Pre-employment Physical with Employee Health

All employees must be screened by Employee Health before beginning to work at Meriter. This includes a post-offer, pre-employment drug screening test. Your physical will vary depending on the amount of contact you will have with patients. To schedule your appointment, please contact Employee Health at (608) 417-6158. After your appointment they will remind you to visit Human Resources to hand in your pre-employment forms.

2. Fill Out Your Pre-employment Forms

You should print out your pre-employment forms, fill them in and bring them to Human Resources.

Print Your New Employee Form Set Now!

Note that this file includes:

  • Federal W-4 Form - for tax purposes
  • Wisconsin Withholding Exemption Certificate
  • Department of Justice Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) – Note that you need to show two forms of identification when handing in this form. Please read the form for the types of identification that can be used
  • Department of Health and Family Services Background Information Disclosure Form - Note that this form is only required for select positions. To determine if you need to fill it out, please call Human Resources at (608) 417-6134
  • Authority to Release Information, Out of State Criminal History Search Form - Note that this form is only required for select positions. To determine if you need to fill it out, please call Human Resources at (608) 417-6134
  • Direct Deposit Authorization Agreement
  • Equal Employment Opportunity Post-hire Data Form
  • Human Resources Post-employment Personal Data Sheet
  • Employee Confidentiality Agreement
  • Information Systems Acceptable Use Acknowledgment Form
  • Information Systems Password Verification Form
  • Information Systems Computer Skills Self Assessment Form
  • Computer Skills Self Assessment

Please note that the above form set is an Adobe Acrobat file. To open this file, you need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader (a free plug-in) on your computer. Download Adobe Acrobat Reader Now for Free!

3. Have Your Employee Photo Taken

After going to Human Resources, you can have your employee photo taken in Guest Services in the lobby. Photo services are available 10 am – 2 pm, Monday-Friday. If you are unable to visit Guest Services during these times, please contact Renee Boyd at (608) 417-6276 to make arrangements.

4. Receive Your Parking Assignment

After you've had your photo taken, please talk to Guest Services about your parking assignment.

Information on New Employee Orientation

We provide hospital-wide orientations for new employees to help them learn about Meriter.
You will be scheduled for orientation either on your first day of the job, or in the first month of employment. You should have received a schedule and information about your orientation prior to your first day of work. If not, please call Human Resources at (608) 417-6134.

Please make sure to contact your supervisor regarding your work schedule before you attend this orientation training. Also, if you need any special accommodations for this orientation, please contact Human Resources at (608) 417-6134.

Please note the following about orientation:
  • Orientation begins promptly - please allow enough time for finding your new parking assignment and using the shuttle if necessary.
  • Note that lunch is provided as part of the orientation program.
  • Dress for orientation is business casual. 

Orientation is held in the Community Health Education Center. The Center is located in Meriter Hospital (202 S. Park Street) on the second floor of the Atrium. For driving directions to Meriter, please visit the Visitor Information section.

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Learn More About Meriter

Although you will learn about Meriter during your employment with us, you may want to visit the following sections beforehand:

Also, you may be able to learn more about the department for which you will be working in the Our Services section of this site.