Secretary - Medical Staff

Tenet Healthcare; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

Health savings accounts and FSAs

Employee Assistance program and perks

Job summary

Desert Care Network in Palm Springs is seeking a part-time Medical Staff Department Secretary to support the Director of Medical Staff Services. The role involves handling phones, mail, verifications, and maintaining filing systems while assisting CME programs and credentialing processes.

The position requires strong English writing skills, confidentiality, and prior secretarial experience. High school diploma or GED is required, with opportunities to contribute to the team and organizational

Qualifications

• Experience in a Medical Staff Office preferred.
• Clear and professional written communication.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming phone calls, distribute mail, process physician verifications, maintain filing system and office supplies.
• Assist CME programs including sign-in sheets and attendance tracking.
• Maintain licensure expirables and monthly reports.
• Prepare credential binders for new applicants and distribute materials for meetings.
• Assist in preparing outgoing mailings and meeting packets.

Skills

Written English

Word processing

Dictation

Medical terminology

Customer relations

Education

High School diploma or GED

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. The 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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