Human Resources Generalist

Cottage Medical Group seeks a Human Resources Generalist responsible for serving as a crucial link between human resources and medical staff operations. This role will streamline the integration of new providers while maintaining comprehensive Human Resources (HR) support for all Cottage Medical Group (CMG) staff. The position plays a pivotal role in ensuring smooth onboarding, efficient credentialing, and effective privileging processes for providers, directly contributing to the quality of patient care and operational excellence of the organization. Responsibilities include:

• Ability to balance the specialized needs of provider onboarding with general HR functions. 
• This position will be instrumental in creating a positive first impression for new providers, facilitating their swift integration into the medical group, and ensuring all regulatory and organizational requirements are met. Simultaneously, they will support the broader HR needs of the organization, fostering a positive work environment and maintaining compliance with employment laws and best practices.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently. 

Education:

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Preferred: Certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR). Society for Human Resources Management – Certified Professional (SHRMCP).

Technical Requirements:

• Minimum: Familiarity with HRIS systems and HR best practices. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Visio.
• Preferred: Experience with Medical Staff operations and bylaws. Knowledge of credentialing and privileging processes in healthcare. Familiarity with medical residency and fellowship programs. Knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditations standards (e.g., COLA).

Years of Related Work Experience:

• Minimum: 1 year of HR experience.
• Preferred: 3 plus years of HR experience in a Healthcare setting.

Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.
Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee. Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices.  We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work.  Any Cottage Health applicants who require assistance or reasonable accommodations during the application process may request the need for accommodation with the Recruiter.
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