Executive Assistant-full time-days

Description

At Mercy One, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you need medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

Full time

Day Shift

At Mercy One, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you need medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. Mercy One Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties.

Mercy One Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa’s largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest’s largest referral centers. With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, Mercy One Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers.

Join the Mercy One Family as a Executive Assistant. As an executive assistant you will coordinate physician staffing and scheduling.

It is the obligation of each employee of Mercy Medical Center to abide by and promote the mission and core values of the Spirit of Mercy.

It is the obligation of each employee of Mercy Medical Center to comply with Mercy’s mission, values, standards of conduct, policies, procedures and related practices (e.g., Dress Code, Time and Attendance, and other policies).

Security Access:
Medium “Incumbent has access to confidential information (non-patient related) and must comply with the terms of the Mercy Medical Center Security Policies as it applies to their job role.”

• Manages all physician templates within Practice Manager System.
• Prepares weekly physician schedules and sends to appropriate individuals.
• Manages call schedules and equalizing call responsibilities.
• Communicates regularly with staff regarding physician schedules.
Coordinates physician staffing by location based on utilization of physician resources.
• Compiles physician call pay and loads into Kronos time system. Coordinates arrangements for meeting, conferences and personal travel for physicians and administration.
• Coordinates student rotations with physicians from various academic programs.
• Reconciles various monthly billing statements.
• Answers telephone, screens calls and either personally handles or refers to appropriate individuals.
• Performs all secretarial functions.
• Processes incoming/outgoing mail and materials to facilitate reply by managers and providers.

• Full time day shift

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of four-years experience as Administrative Secretary/Assistant preferably in a health care setting.
• Computer and word processing skills required.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.

Colleagues of Mercy One Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Iowa’s capital city offers a balanced urban-suburban experience with a cost of living below the national average. It’s ranked among the top safest large metros and boasts strong education options, including highly rated public schools, private academies and nearby universities like Drake University and Grand View University. Cultural highlights include theaters, museums, music festivals and a thriving food scene, while outdoor enthusiasts enjoy extensive parks and bike trails.

Located just minutes from the airport, Des Moines offers easy access to regional attractions and a welcoming, community-focused atmosphere.

Mercy One Des Moines Medical Center is a leading 656-bed acute‑care, not‑for‑profit Catholic hospital and one of Iowa’s largest employers. Founded in 1893, it’s the longest continuously operating hospital in Des Moines. Accredited as a Top Regional Hospital by U.S. News…