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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 488 posted dental roles in Rochester, Minnesota rates. This role sits in the 22nd percentile.
About the role
Pay for this role is about 39% below the Rochester, Minnesota median for dental roles.
The role involves performing non-clinical administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and coordinating travel. Additionally, the assistant will prepare documents, process invoices, and maintain various digital databases and web content.
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
Applies expertise to perform a variety of non-clinical administrative support tasks including scheduling, coordination, and follow-up tasks for meetings, events, and professional travel; managing of calendars; preparing documents and presentation materials; processing invoices and reimbursements; composing and/or transcribing correspondence/documents; supporting departmental projects/activities; creating and maintaining web sites, web pages, databases, spreadsheets, social media accounts; answering telephones and providing related follow- through.
Exhibits initiative, proficiency, and adaptability to optimize the time of those supported.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; a commitment to quality and excellence in service; confidentiality; and professionalism are important components of the role.
Demonstrates proficient use of computer hardware and software, telecommunication, and other office equipment and ability to navigate multiple systems simultaneously.
Is accountable for ensuring accuracy and completeness through attention to detail.
Qualifications
Position requires high school diploma or G. E. D. with a minimum of two years’ experience in an administrative support role or one-year degree/diploma in an administrative, business, or medical-related program with a minimum of one-year experience in an administrative support role, or an associate’s degree in an administrative, business, or medical-related program.
Requirements
Candidates must possess at least a high school diploma or G.E.D. with two years of administrative experience, or an associate's degree. Proficiency in office software, strong organizational skills, and the ability to handle confidential information are required.
high school
associate degree
Confidentiality
Professionalism
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Customer service
Attention to detail
Time management
Database management
Data entry
Expense management
Administrative support
Spreadsheet management
Calendar management
Travel coordination
Software proficiency
Meeting coordination
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
Hybrid
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$22 - $30/hr
Location
Rochester, Minnesota
Posted
Sep 11, 2026
Application
Employer website
Administrative support role experience must include performance of responsibilities such as meeting management and calendar coordination, creating/transcribing correspondence/documents, and utilization of business-related software to produce databases, spreadsheets, presentations, etc.
Possess high-level skills in organization, customer service, professionalism, interpersonal relations, written and oral communication, and the ability to prioritize, frequently and quickly shift tasks, and adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
Demonstrate effective and appropriate decision-making, judgment, and confidentiality as well as attention to detail and follow-through.
Experience with coordination of travel and expense management.
Proficient application of English grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure.
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.
Market context
Minnesota dental assistants in surgical settings
In Minnesota, dental assisting roles with oral surgery exposure are often competitive because employers look for candidates who can support procedural flow, maintain strict safety standards, and adapt quickly in clinical settings. This posting’s requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, which can save you time when comparing roles. If you apply, highlight hands-on assisting experience, certification, and any CPR training or readiness to complete it.
