Administrative Assistant

Job description

OverviewCommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.ResponsibilitiesGENERAL SUMMARY: Coordinates and provides administrative support for designated functions of the Medical Staff. Maintains confidentiality of all medical staff activities as they relate to peer review, quality improvement and medical legal issues.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Coordinates the ongoing activities of the Medical Staff as scheduled in the Medical Staff yearly calendar of events, including meeting notices, scheduling locations, food, development of agendas, and completion of minutes. Coordinates the maintenance of complete records and attendance of Medical Staff activities. Maintains records of staff dues payable every year and other fees as appropriate. CREDENTIALING PROCESS: Accountable for ongoing maintenance of the credentials files for current licensure, certification, liability coverage, controlled substance and drug enforcement certification requirements and other documentation. Facilitates process as stated above with an affiliated primary source verification service as appropriate.Updates physician database regarding change of information.MARGINAL FUNCTIONS: Provides clerical support for the Department Manager. Provides support for computer functions. Orders supplies for the department. QualificationsMINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:High school degree or GED required.Two (2) years previous medical office experience preferred. Working knowledge of computers and audiovisual equipment required.