What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Assistant/ Credentialing Coordinator position at Universal Health Services, Inc.?
University Behavioral Health of Denton is a private freestanding psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health and chemical dependency care.
Serving North Texas and surrounding areas, UBH Denton has provided a range of programs treating mental health illnesses and substance abuse issues since 2005. Our inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services offer supportive and compassionate care for adolescents and adults with specialty programs that are tailored to meet the needs of our patients.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment that puts patient care first while also having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career.
Shift:
Day Shift - Full time M-F
Position Summary:
The Executive Assistant/Credentialing Coordinator provides administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer and other department heads as needed. They are responsible for producing assigned correspondence; answering and screening telephone calls, providing information or referring to appropriate staff, taking messages; opening, scanning, distributing, as appropriate, the Chief Executive Officers mail and disposing of routine correspondence, setting up meetings and appointments, taking meeting minutes, arranging special conferences and special projects as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.
Additonal Duties: Using discretion and independent judgment to perform general clerical and administrative duties of the CEO, Medical Directors, Department Directors and Staff. Processes applications for staff privileges/credentialing, preparing reports and correspondence and maintaining files; and facilitates and ensures good communication among all of the hospital departments and staff. Assists with administrative, clerical projects and Patient Advocate duties.
Benefit Highlights
- Tuition savings with Chamberlain University
- Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300 locations!
- Diverse programming to expand your experience
- HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Pet Insurance
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com
Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Some college preferred.
Experience: Minimum two (2) years administrative experience working at an executive or senior level preferred. Healthcare credentialing experience is a PLUS.
Licensure: N/A
Additional Requirements: May be required to work flexible hours and overtime. Behavioral health hospital experience preferred.
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