Secretary - Medical Staff

Desert Care Network; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development & continuing教育

Health savings accounts & flexible FS

Employee Assistance program

Employee discount program

Pet insurance

Job summary

Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs is seeking a part-time Medical Staff Secretary to support the Medical Staff Services department. The role involves administrative duties, credentialing support, CME prep, and meeting coordination.

The position requires strong English communication, confidentiality, and prior secretarial experience. Work hours are days, with a focus on accuracy and professional service.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Medical Staff Office preferred.
• Strong written/English communication skills, word processing (Windows), dictation, medical terminology.
• Ability to work independently, use good judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Previous secretarial experience required.
• High School Graduate or GED.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming phone calls, distribute mail, process physician verifications and hospital affiliations, maintain filing system, manage office supplies, and assist medical staff manager/director.
• Assist in CME program prep, distribute flyers, prepare sign-in sheets and record attendance.
• Maintain licensure expirables and monthly reports.
• Photocopy approved privileges for distribution in privilege binders and keep binders accurate.
• Assist Credentials Coordinator in preparing credential binders for new applicants.
• Prepare outgoing mailings and assist coordinators for meetings.

Skills

Medical staff office

English communication

Secretarial experience

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Overview

Desert Regional Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Desert Regional Medical Center, We Understand That Our Greatest Asset Is Our Dedicated Team Of Professionals. That’s Why We Offer More Than a Job – We Provide a Comprehensive Benefit Package That Prioritizes Your Health, Professional Development, And Work-life Balance.

Available Plans And Programs Include

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Job Type: Part Time

Job Shift: Days

Hours

The Medical Staff Department Secretary reports to the Director of Medical Staff Services, and provides support to the Director and the Medical Staff.

Responsibilities

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Answer incoming phone calls, distribute incoming mail, process physician verifications hospital affiliations, maintain accurate filing system, maintain office supplies – ordering/receiving, and assist medical staff manager/director. Distribute monthly meeting notices and copy packets/materials for meetings.
• Continuing Medical Education - assist in preparation for the CME programs, (distribute flyers and prepare sign-in sheets and enter physician attendance)
• Maintain the licensure expirables and monthly reports.
• Duties as assigned
• Photocopy approved privileges for distribution in privilege binders and keep binders accurate
• Assist Credentials Coordinator prepare credential binders for new applicants
• Assist in preparing outgoing mailings
• Assist medical staff coordinators in preparing for meetings, i.e. Photocopying and distributing packets
• Enter attendance following each CME program

Qualifications

• Experience in a Medical Staff Office preferred.
• Strong written /English communication skills, word processing (Windows), dictation, medical terminology Excellent customer relations skills.
• Ability to work independently,
• use good judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Previous secretarial experience required.
• High School Graduate or GED

Organization Description

Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!

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Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

, $25.00 - $27.36 hourly **Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience,

• Experience in a Medical Staff Office preferred.
• Strong written /English communication skills, word processing (Windows), dictation, medical terminology Excellent customer relations skills.
• Ability to work independently,
• use good judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Previous secretarial experience required.
• High School Graduate or GED