Medical Assistant - Department of Surgery, Part-Time

Mayo Clinic

🏠 Remote
📍Phoenix, AZ
Posted May 21, 2026

Job Overview

Position

Medical Assistant - Department of Surgery, Part-Time

Company

Mayo Clinic

Location

Phoenix, AZ

Work Type

Remote

Job ID

li-4418030606

Job Description

City Phoenix

State AZ

Remote NO

Department Nursing

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 – 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 medical assistant performs assigned tasks of direct and indirect care in the ambulatory setting to meet the care needs of patients under the direct supervision of a physician (medical acts) or assigned supervisor. The medical assistant participates as a member of the health care team and accepts appropriate delegation from the RN or physician in meeting needs of the patient/family. The medical assistant performs assigned tasks in accordance with the patient care plan, policies and procedures of the organization and principles of relationship-based care. The medical assistant carries out designated activities that are within those functions limited by law to unlicensed health care personnel.

Qualifications
Arizona: High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Graduate from a Medical Assistant diploma or associate degree program.

Active Medical Assistant certification (CMA), or registration (RMA) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) is required.

Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency.

Prefer One Year of MA Experience.

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

Experience working in a team environment.

Computer proficiency required, including prior experience with electronic medical record systems.

Ability to work daytime hours, flexibility may be required to meet staffing needs.

Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting.

Exemption Status
Nonexempt

Compensation Detail
$20.98 - $29.19 / hour

Benefits Eligible
Yes

Schedule
Part Time

Hours/Pay Period
40

Schedule Details
M-F 8am-5pm 5 shifts every 2 weeks

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.

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" . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify 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
Adisa Velic

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Practice Questions

💡Technical Questions (3)
  • 1.How do you ensure accuracy and patient safety when rooming a patient and recording their vitals in the electronic medical record?
  • 2.Describe your experience with electronic medical record systems and how you navigate them during a busy clinic day.
  • 3.Since this role requires you to work under the direct supervision of an RN or physician, how do you determine what tasks fall within your scope of practice as an unlicensed healthcare personnel in Arizona?
🎯Behavioral Questions (3)
  • 1.Tell me about a time you had to adapt quickly to an unpredictable situation in a clinical setting.
  • 2.Mayo Clinic emphasizes 'relationship-based care' and putting the needs of the patient first. Give an example of a time you went above and beyond to provide compassionate care to a patient or their family.
  • 3.Describe a situation where you had to work closely with an RN and a physician to meet a patient's care needs. How did you handle the delegation of tasks?
🧩Situational Questions (2)
  • 1.You are rooming a surgical patient who is visibly anxious and asking you detailed questions about their upcoming procedure that you are not qualified to answer. What do you do?
  • 2.It is 4:45 PM and your shift is ending soon, but the physician just added an urgent add-on patient to the schedule. The rest of the team is tied up, and you are the only MA available to room the patient. How do you handle this?

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