Essential Job Responsibilities:

* Credentialing experience wanted!*

1. Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources.
2. Adheres to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement.
3. Demonstrates support for the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by being knowledgeable of compliance responsibilities as expressed in the Code of Conduct; adhering to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and corporate policies and procedures policies that affect his/her specific job functions/responsibilities; and reporting compliance issues/concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.
4. Assist with processing highly sensitive and confidential information.
5. Compile, type, edit and distribute any correspondence/information according to general directions received from physicians or managers.
6. Assist with accounts receivable and accounts payable functions where necessary.
7. Prepare various reports, which may include but are not limited to, monthly reports to Corporate Office, annual employee data sheet, and monthly listing of employees by position.
8. Assist Administration personnel with completion of any forms, documents, etc. required for re-credentialing purposes, medical staff re-appointments, physicians� professional organizations, etc. by obtaining necessary signatures and documentation.
9. Answer incoming phone lines and direct calls to departments as necessary.
10. Greet and direct patients and visitors to the appropriate location.
11. Order and maintain office supplies for physicians and operations staff.
12. Operate standard office machines and equipment such as computer, fax machine and photocopier.
13. Coordinate and schedule meetings for operations team including securing locations and additional needs (ie lunch, handouts, etc) for meetings or functions.
14. Sort and distribute incoming mail.
15. Assist operations team with expense forms, seminars/courses, flight and hotel in accordance with TPR policy.
16. Assist with the collection and maintenance of CME credit documentation for all physicians. Track and update credits to assure physicians meet standards for acquiring licenses and hospital staff privileges.
17. Assist physicians with professional memberships, board certifications, and fellowships.
18. Serves as liaison with other Processes/Departments and agencies regarding inventory control, building services, equipment and maintenance repair, purchasing, safety, and other administrative matters.
19. Perform other work-related duties as required.
20. Coordinate and complete any special projects as directed.
21. Responsible for administrative support tasks up to executive level.

Education: High school diploma/GED required

Experience: Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience working in a reception position

Other Requirements: None

Performance Requirements:

1. Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
2. Knowledge of the purposes, organization, and policies of the local community's health systems sufficient to interact with other health care providers.

1. Skill in problem solving.
2. Skill in computer hardware and software use.
3. Skill in verbal and written communication.
4. Skill in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making to achieve organizational objectives.
5. Skill in analyzing situations accurately and taking effective action.
6. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, policy-making bodies, third-party payers, patients, and the public.
7. Skill in organizing work, making assignments, and achieving goals and objectives.
8. Skill in exercising judgment and discretion in developing, applying, interpreting, and coordinating departmental policies and procedures.

1. Ability to multi-task, manage details and organize efficiently and effectively.
2. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies and procedures.
3. Ability to set priorities among multiple requests.
4. Ability to interact with patients, medical and administrative staff, and the public effectively.
5. Ability to use EMR, other relevant computer hardware and software, telephone, copier, fax machine and other standard medical office equipment.

Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, calculators, etc.

Work Environment: Position is in a well-lit office environment. Occasional evening and weekend work.

Mental/Physical Requirements: Involves sitting approximately 75 percent of the day, walking or standing the remainder, using computers and telephones.