**Overview**
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Dignity Health’s Mercy Gilbert Medical Center (https://hospitals.dignityhealth.org/mercygilbert/Pages/default.aspx) is nationally known for our holistic approach to medicine, and here, you are a part of a “golden thread” of compassionate care that connects staff and patients. While walking through the Healing Garden–with it’s intertwined pathways, garden areas and fountains–you’re reminded of our dedication to honoring the whole person. Embracing total well-being, then seeing patients and their loved ones respond positively, is personally rewarding to you.
Dignity Health is one of the largest healthcare systems in the West with over 40 hospitals in Arizona, California and Nevada. Mercy Gilbert is a modern, 212-bed, acute care, not-for-profit community hospital in the Phoenix area’s East Valley. We offer a full breadth of care, from emergency and cardiovascular to pediatric, orthopedic and diagnostic services. Since opening in June 2006, we have been named the “#1 Small-Sized Acute Care Hospital” by Arizona Business Magazine and the “#1 Healing Hospital in the Nation” by Baptist Healing Trust. We’ve also been named “Business of the Year” by the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce. You’re proud of these awards, but even more, you’re proud of the solace, serenity and reprieve you’re able to provide here.
Living in Phoenix’s relatively new suburb of Gilbert, Arizona (http://www.gilbertaz.gov/) , you treasure its old-world charm mixed with modern-day luxuries. This urban center has all the shopping, restaurants and culture your heart desires, with all the outdoor activities your spirit needs. There are nearby lakes for boating, wakeboarding and water skiing, while Flagstaff and Sunrise offer winter skiing and snowboarding. Arizona has four professional sports teams, and you’re a year-round fan. You look forward to all the activities, but then again, at the end of a busy day, taking a moment to relax poolside and reflect sounds good, too. The scenery, the climate and the culture present the perfect backdrop for your healing work at Mercy Gilbert.
Now is the perfect time to come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies (https://hospitals.dignityhealth.org/chandlerregional/Pages/default.aspx) . Look for us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MercyGilbertMC) and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/MercyGilbert) .
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**Responsibilities**
**Job Summary:**
Provides administrative assistance to the management team of Maternal Child Health and Pediatrics departments at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center.
**Job Standards:**
+ Performs routine assignments independently, consistently prioritizes when completing assignments.
+ Coordinates, evaluates, and modifies meetings or schedule(s) based on department needs.
+ Establishes and accurately maintains files, database(s), and records on an ongoing basis for the department. Assists with coordination and maintenance of employee records for performance evaluations.
+ Provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers making a positive first impression.
+ Responds to telephone inquiries quickly, appropriately and in a manner that addresses the needs of the caller. Transfers calls to appropriate point of contact when necessary.
**Qualifications**
**Minimum:**
HS Diplima or equivalent combination of eduation and other experience
Preferred: Medical terminology or experience. Secretarial/Receptionist experience in a healthcare setting.
Basic computer skills including MS Office Suites.
Must possess excellent written and verabal communication and interpersonal relationship skills.
Minimum typing speed of 60 wpm
Excellent general office skills with the ability to compose correspondence/memoranda.
**Pay Range**
$22.95 - $33.28 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.