Editorial Assistant - Education_

**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 (ayoclinic.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. You’ll thrive in an environment that supports innovation, is committed to ending racism and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion, and provides the resources you need to succeed.**Responsibilities**Prepares technical manuscripts for publication in medical journals and books for the professional audience. Works with other editorial assistants, editors, proofreaders, physicians, personnel external to Mayo, internal service sections during various phases of manuscript production. Performs duties independently, multitasks in a calm and organized manner, and uses tact and judgment in handling questions, phone calls, and solving problems. Must be accurate and timely in completing assigned duties and able to double-check one's own work. Requires ability to process extremely detailed work accurately with numerous interruptions, to do fact-checking and verify and format references to meet style requirements of publisher. Accepts and incorporates constructive feedback to ensure continuous quality improvement.**This position is a combination of remote and onsite support work. Individual must live within driving distance to the Mayo Clinic Rochester campus.****Qualifications**Must have extensive computer experience and a minimum of two years technical school, Mayo medical secretarial training, or equivalent experience in secretarial or business field (minimum of 1 year secretarial experience). Must be able to type 60 wpm with high accuracy. Secretarial skills should include accurately composing and typing letters, word processing and using various computer software packages, including Word. Requires good communication and public relations skills. Must have self-confidence to deal in person and by phone and E-mail with a variety and level of personnel, both within and outside the institution, including physicians, secretaries, editors, proofreaders, and other editorial assistants. Duties require initiative and judgment. Must be dependable, able to organize and prioritize the workload to meet publication deadlines, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and deal with numerous interruptions. Ability to notice and request clarification of inconsistencies of style is required. Prefer 4-5 years of secretarial experience.**Exemption Status**Nonexempt**Compensation Detail**$20.61 - $28.91/ hour**Benefits Eligible**Yes**Schedule**Full Time**Hours/Pay Period**80**Schedule Details**Monday through Friday. Routinely on campus during training. Once trained, a minimum of 8 hours/week on campus will be required.**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. (ayoclinic.org/alllocations)**Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer**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.**Recruiter**Ibby Gustamante**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.