Department Secretary

Desert Regional Medical Center • Palm Springs, CA

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About The Position

Embark on a rewarding career with Desert Regional Medical Center hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch. 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 Responsibilities 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 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• Updates Echo, credentialing software program to insure information is accurate at all times• Manages Governing Board follow-up, letters, updating Echo, privilege sheets Shift: 8HR Days Tues-Thurs Hours: 7:30a-4:00p Job Type: Part Time Job Summary The Medical Staff Department Secretary reports to the Director of Medical Staff Services, and provides support to the Director and the Medical Staff. Required: 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 Must demonstrate proficiency in the following areas: Excellent customer service • Excellent communication skills Attention to detail and high degree of accuracy Works harmoniously with others Use of discretion and good judgment Maintains confidentiality Carries out specific assignments to successful conclusion Accurate spelling and grammar Extensive word processing skills Works independently with minimal direction #LI-DH1 2503030104

Requirements

• 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
• Must demonstrate proficiency in the following areas: Excellent customer service
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail and high degree of accuracy
• Works harmoniously with others
• Use of discretion and good judgment
• Maintains confidentiality
• Carries out specific assignments to successful conclusion
• Accurate spelling and grammar
• Extensive word processing skills
• Works independently with minimal direction

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Updates Echo, credentialing software program to insure information is accurate at all times
• Manages Governing Board follow-up, letters, updating Echo, privilege sheets

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED