Medical Administrative Assistant - AZ
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic has expanded and changed in many ways, but our values remain true to the vision of our founders. Our primary value – The needs of the patient come first – guides our plans and decisions as we create the future of health care. Join us and you'll find a culture of teamwork, professionalism and mutual respect, and most importantly, a life-changing career.
Mayo Clinic was founded in Rochester, Minnesota by brothers Dr. William James Mayo and Dr. Charles Horace Mayo. More than 100 years later, their vision continues to evolve around a single guiding value: "The needs of the patient come first." Today we are the largest integrated, not for-profit medical group practice in the world.
We are recognized for high-quality patient care more than any other academic medical center in the nation. These endorsements are very gratifying, but also humbling. They remind us of the tradition that has been entrusted to each one of us, and the legacy of excellence that we uphold every day.
Rochester, MN 55905
USA
Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is the nation’s best hospital (U.S. News & World Report, 2022-2023) and ranked #1 in more specialties than any other care provider. We have a vast array of opportunities ranging from Nursing, Clinical, to Finance, IT, Administrative, Research and Support Services to name a few. Across all locations, you’ll find career opportunities that support diversity, equity and inclusion. At Mayo Clinic, we invest in you with opportunities for growth and development and our benefits and compensation package are highly competitive. We invite you to be a part of our team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and most importantly, a life-changing career!
Mayo Clinic offers a variety of employee benefits. For additional information please visit Mayo Clinic Benefits. Eligibility may vary.
Position description
Functions as an ambassador of the practice by serving as a liaison to patients, internal and external referring physicians, and all allied health staff who interact with the department/division. Provides superior customer service through the handling of a high volume of telephone calls. Must possess a good understanding of the unique characteristics and operations of the department/division in order to proficiently support the practice. Principal functions include facilitating patient access, appropriately responding to patient inquiries, and accommodating referring physician requests. Additional duties may include but are not limited to rooming patients, routing patient concerns appropriately, calendar and schedule maintenance and handling physician mail.
Qualifications
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
Minimum three years of secretarial, back office/front office experience in a physician’s office or customer service role required.
Outstanding interpersonal skills with a commitment to customer service required.
Additional qualifications
Healthcare experience preferred.
Completion of a medical terminology course preferred.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong computer experience with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Highly motivated, able to work independently.
Able to multi-task and prioritize work load.
Exemption status
Non-exempt
Compensation Detail
$20.04 – $28.27 / hour
Benefits eligible
Yes
Schedule
Full Time
Hours / Pay period
80
Schedule details
Monday-Friday 8:30-5:30, but flexible hours may be required due to extended hours of operation at Tempe location. Position requires possible cross coverage at other valley locations.
Weekend schedule
No Weekend shifts required
International Assignment
No
Site description
Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine-River (Tempe, Arizona)
Recruiter
Tonya Calabro
EOE
As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.