MEDICAL STAFF SPECIALIST

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Overview

Tri-City Medical Center has served San Diego County’s coastal communities of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista, as well as the surrounding region for more than 60 years and is one of the largest employers in North San Diego County. Tri-City is administered by the Tri-City Healthcare District, a California Hospital District. As a full-service acute care public hospital with over 500 physicians practicing in over 60 specialties, Tri-City is vital to the well-being of our community and serves as a healthcare safety net for many of our citizens. The hospital has received a Gold Seal of Approval® from the Joint Commission showcasing a commitment to safe and effective patient care for the residents of the community. 

Tri-City Medical Center prides itself on being the home to leading orthopedic, spine and cardiovascular health services while also specializing in world-class robotic surgery, cancer and emergency care. Tri-City’s Emergency Department is there for your loved ones in their time of need and is highly regarded for our heart attack and stroke treatment programs. When minutes matter Tri-City is your source for quality compassionate care close to home. Tri-City partners with over 90 local non-profit and community organizations as part of our COASTAL Commitment initiative. Together we are helping tackle some of our communities’ pressing health and social needs.

Position Summary:

Performs administrative and other support activities to assist the Medical Staff to comply with its obligations under the Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, Policies and Procedures, accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.

Major Position Responsibilities:

The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

• Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements.
• Maintain current knowledge of Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, Policies & Procedures, Department/Division Rules and Regulations
• Maintain current and accurate data in credentialing database.
• Maintain the Emergency Department Call schedule and related activities.
• Track, update and maintain data by expiration dates.
• Coordinate all graduate medical education activities
• Prepare responses to verification requests and other requests for information
• Manage medical record delinquency letters/fines process
• Assist with support of Medical Staff committees, departments, divisions as needed
• Assist with other functions as necessary to support the Medical Staff office activities

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years medical office or healthcare experience required; Medical Staff office experience, preferred.
• Computer proficient, including medical staff database software, Microsoft Office
• Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both written and verbal
• Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines for multiple tasks

Education:

• High school diploma or GED, required.
• Some college, preferred.

Each new hire candidate who is offered employment must pass a physical evaluation, urine drug screen and pre-employment background checks before starting work. 

*Salary/Hourly wage range for this position is posted.  Actual pay will be determined based on verified experience as well as internal equity.

TCHD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.