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Part Time Desk Operations Specialist - Cardiovascular Surgery

Part-time

Mayo Clinic

Rochester, MNPart-time$21.55–30.22/hrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$21.55–30.22/hr
Location
Rochester, MN
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Desk Operations Specialist facilitates patient visits and supports healthcare providers by coordinating appointments, preparing patients, managing visit materials, and serving as a patient contact. The role may also support access and navigation, including greeting visitors, verifying appointments, and monitoring patient flow. It requires flexibility for cross-coverage and schedule adjustments, and Mayo Clinic will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Appointment Scheduling, nice to havePatient Preparation, nice to havePatient Flow Coordination, nice to haveInsurance Verification, nice to haveVital Signs Measurement, nice to haveElectronic Health Records, nice to haveMedical Equipment Use, nice to havePatient Navigation, nice to haveCommunication, requiredCustomer Service, requiredConflict De-Escalation, requiredMultitasking, requiredOrganizational Skills, requiredTelephone Etiquette, requiredEmpathy, requiredProblem Solving, requiredTask Prioritization, requiredPatient Assistance, nice to haveLifting and Pushing, required

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Associate's Degree, requiredTwo Years Customer Service Experience, requiredMedical Terminology Course, requiredAssociate's Degree in Healthcare or Related, nice to haveBasic Life Support, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/benefits/) – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

  • Medical: Multiple plan options.

  • Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.

  • Vision: Affordable plan with national network.

  • Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.

  • Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

The desk operations specialist (DOS) facilitates patient visits and supports the health care provider by anticipating and responding to patient needs and requests of the health care team. Allows care providers to focus on patient care by coordinating details of patient visits, which can include: coordinating complex appointment schedules and daily activities of the care providers in a multispecialty medical practice, preparing patients, completing pre-examination record information, managing the flow of patient materials. Obtains or verifies patient demographics, medical insurance information, and properly advises patients of scheduling delays or changes to the appropriate individuals, and serves as a direct contact and resource to the patient. Prepares orders and schedules screening tests following practice guidelines. Measures and documents patient vitals per practice guidelines. Schedules and reschedules tests/consults requests from various venues of communication. Performs related administrative duties such as processing ABN forms, insurance verification, as well as processes patient appointment communications and related materials. Assists with facilitation of patient visit, this may include restroom and/or clothing change assistance, placement of apparatus on patient prior to exam and IV removal and may assist the proceduralist during a procedure. . Able to navigate through multiple electronic applications and devices, medical equipment, examples include iPad/tablets, Text Reminder Notifications, and assisting patients in using Kiosks.

This role may also support access and navigation activities, including greeting patients and visitors, assisting in navigation, verifying patient appointments and/or visitor status in the EHR, and following designated screening scripts and process flows. Additionally, the DOS working in access and navigation is responsible for understanding and enforcing entrance utilization and related policies (ex: masking, badging) and engaging security, nursing and other multidisciplinary team members as needed. May also be responsible for ensuring policy enforcement and monitoring patient and visitor flow within the building. Effective communication, excellent customer service, and conflict de-escalation skills are required. DOS must be able to push/pull up to 75 pounds on occasion.

This role requires flexibility which may include cross-coverage and travel depending on location. Must be willing to adjust work schedules in response to department or clinical needs.

Mayo Clinic will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position including F1 OPT STEM.

Qualifications

High school diploma/GED and minimum two years’ customer service experience in an environment requiring multi-tasking, such as a call center, administrative/physician's office, appointment scheduler or retail/ service industry; OR Associate’s Degree. Individuals without relevant medical education or medical experience will be required to successfully complete a Medical Terminology course within six months of employment.Associate's Degree and coursework in a healthcare related field is preferred (e.g., Administrative Clinic Assistant, Medical Office, Medical Assistant, Health Care/Medical Receptionist or comparable). Exposure to electronic health record preferred. Ability to work independently, be goal-directed and have strong organizational skills. Effectively multitask without compromising quality. Ability to comprehend and excel in both verbal and written communication, including proper telephone etiquette, face-to-face interactions, and electronic communications. Ability to communicate with individuals and small groups with credibility and confidence. Ability to handle difficult situations, remain calm under stress, manage emotional situations, display empathy and maintain positive communication during a rapidly changing/dynamic environment. Turn problems into opportunities by developing innovative and creative solutions. Demonstrate a friendly, positive attitude, display energy and drive in performing daily responsibilities. Must be flexible as well as easily adapt to a changing work environment which will require ongoing maintenance of job-related skills/activities. Must be willing to adjust work schedules in response to department or clinical needs. Able to manage and prioritize tasks simultaneously while working directly with patients who may exhibit diverse needs. Basic Life Support (BLS) may be required in some areas. Individuals may also need to complete additional coursework upon hire.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

$21.55-$30.22 / hour

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Part Time

Hours/Pay Period

40

Schedule Details

Monday - Friday 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Weekend Schedule

N/A

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/alllocations)

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf) and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Brianna Hanna

Equal opportunity

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,190 open Patient Services jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$21.55–30.22/hr
  • Minnesota median$21–29/hr30 hourly ranges
  • US median$20–27/hr685 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $25.89/hr, is 5% above the Minnesota median midpoint ($25/hr) — in the middle half of Patient Services hourly ranges in Minnesota.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 35 open Patient Services jobs in Minnesota and 1,190 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Minnesota
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Patient Services postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (671 postings).
Education
42 of the 1,190 open Patient Services jobs (4%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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