Surgery Center Clinic Assistant

About Children’s Minnesota

Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood.

An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites.

As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital.

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Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.

Department Overview

Children’s Minnetonka is a multi-specialty ambulatory surgery center consisting of five operating rooms. Children’s surgery centers are the first and only in Minnesota to be verified as a Level I Children’s Surgery Center by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Children’s Surgery Verification Quality Improvement Program.

Achieving Level I verification is the highest level of distinction for health systems that perform complex surgical procedures in newborns, children and teens.

The pre / post op staff at Children’s Minnetonka rotates working in three areas : PlayWait (admitting), PACU (post op recovery) and PH II (recovery, discharge).

Our nurses have the ability to work through all specialties in a fast-paced outpatient setting, meeting the needs of children ages 3 months to 20 years of age before and after surgery.

In 2018, we performed 3200 surgeries in these specialty areas : ear, nose and throat (ENT); dental and oral surgery; endoscopy;

colonoscopy; plastics; general surgery; ophthalmology; physiatry; and urology.

Children’s Minnetonka has a highly experienced, dedicated nursing team. We value teamwork, open communication, safety and respect.

We embrace an environment that encourages learning and professional growth. Our team is committed to providing excellent care to our patients and families.

Position Summary

This position exists to assist the providers and staff in the clerical and patient care aspects of the pediatric clinic.

High school graduate or equivalent. BLS certification required. Post high school training in a health care setting and / or pediatric experience preferred.

Computer knowledge. Medical terminology preferred. Demonstrated customer service skills and organizational skills.

Physical Demands

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The posted pay range represents rates for a grouping of multiple jobs within a salary grade. We carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, and organizational needs.

Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Children’s Minnesota.