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Operational Assistant Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Office Administrator

Tucson, AZ

$17 - $23.50/hr

Provide administrative and operational support for the Tucson office while partnering with the Executive Assistant & Office Manager and collaborating across multiple departments to ensure the office ...

Office Administrator

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$17 - $23.50/hr

Provide administrative and operational support for the Tucson office while partnering with the Executive Assistant & Office Manager and collaborating across multiple departments to ensure the office ...

Office Administrator

Tucson, AZ

$17 - $23.50/hr

Provide administrative and operational support for the Tucson office while partnering with the Executive Assistant & Office Manager and collaborating across multiple departments to ensure the office ...

Assistant Manager

Prescott, AZ · On-site

$19 - $21/hr

On a day-to-day basis, the Assistant General Park Manager can expect to assist in managing all park operations; assist in managing and training employees; strive to meet and exceed key performance ...

On a day-to-day basis, the Assistant General Park Manager can expect to assist in managing all park operations; assist in managing and training employees; strive to meet and exceed key performance ...

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How much do operational assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for operational assistant in Arizona is $18.47, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.33 and $20.82 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by operational assistants, and how can they be effectively managed?

Operational Assistants often juggle multiple tasks simultaneously, such as coordinating schedules, managing documentation, and supporting various departments. A common challenge is balancing urgent requests with ongoing responsibilities, which requires strong organizational and time management skills. Building clear communication channels with team members and proactively prioritizing tasks can help manage workload effectively. Additionally, being adaptable and open to learning new processes is essential for thriving in dynamic operational environments.

What is the difference between Operational Assistant vs Administrative Assistant?

AspectOperational AssistantAdministrative Assistant
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma; some roles may prefer certifications in office managementHigh school diploma; often some college coursework or certifications in office administration
Work EnvironmentBusiness operations, logistics, and support teams within various industriesOffice settings, handling clerical and administrative tasks
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across industries like manufacturing, logistics, and corporate sectorsCommon in corporate, healthcare, education, and government offices
Search & Comparison IntentFocuses on operational support, logistics, and process managementCenters on clerical, scheduling, and administrative duties

The main difference between an Operational Assistant and an Administrative Assistant lies in their focus areas. Operational Assistants primarily support business operations and logistics, while Administrative Assistants handle clerical and office management tasks. Both roles require similar credentials but serve different functions within organizations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an operational assistant?

To thrive as an Operational Assistant, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in office administration, often supported by a high school diploma or associate’s degree. Familiarity with office software like Microsoft Office Suite, scheduling systems, and basic data entry tools is typically required. Excellent communication, time management, and problem-solving abilities help Operational Assistants excel in dynamic environments. These skills and qualities are important because they ensure smooth daily operations, effective team support, and efficient workflow management.

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Infographic showing various Operational Assistant job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,414 per year, or $18.5 per hour.

Director of Anesthesia Operations I - West Region

Envision Healthcare

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 14 days ago


Envision Physician Services rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

The Director of Anesthesia Operations I has overall responsibility for managing a regional group of the assigned specialty medical practices, including accountability for operations, financial performance, managing client relationships, strategic implementation, and people management.

Company Overview: Envision Healthcare is a leading national medical group focused on delivering high-quality care to patients when and where they need it most. You'll find clinicians and clinical support professionals across the nation who are proud to call Envision home. We welcome teammates of every background and work in communities that reflect the racial, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, and economic diversity of our country.

Benefits: At Envision Healthcare, we offer benefits at the speed of your life. Our wide range of health and welfare benefits allow you to choose the right ones for you and your family. Best of all, qualifying employees are eligible to enroll from day one, so you can rest easy knowing you and your loved ones are protected. Envision Healthcare offers a variety of health and welfare benefit options to help protect your health and promote your wellbeing. The benefits offered include but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Limited Healthcare FSA, FSAs for Transportation and Parking & HSAs.

Paid Time Off: Envision Healthcare offers paid time off, 9 observed holidays and paid family leave. You accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) each pay period and depending on your position and can earn a minimum of 20 days and up to 25 days per calendar year.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

Education/Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree from four-year College or university
  • 7+ years managing multi-discipline, multi-specialties and multiple locations at a regional level
  • 10 years' experience in physician practice management or healthcare management with extensive physician interface.
  • Master's Degree in health-related field strongly preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Plans and conducts performance appraisals and talent assessments of staff, recommends merits, bonuses and promotions and administers corrective actions when necessary

If you are ready to join an exciting, progressive company and have a strong work ethic,join our team of experts!We offer a highly competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Envision Healthcareuses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visitwww.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

Envision Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


These are your responsibilities :

Financial and Operational

  • Assist in preparation of corporate budgets with EVPS clinical leadership and financial and accounting team
  • Together with regional clinical leadership, monitor financial performance of facility contracts and labor cost variances to budget
  • Specifically monitor and manage labor costs and hours as compared to budget
  • Establish appropriate internal processes and other standard work tools to ensure effective and efficient operations
  • Attend clinical leadership meetings to resolve operational issues and communicate significant issues related to corporate strategy, financial performance & other corporate initiatives
  • Develop and monitor business metrics related to financial and operational performance, including interfacing with Central Services, Business Intelligence and other internal departments responsible for data production and analysis
  • Interface with other leaders within the organization as needed to resolve issues and successful implement Corporate and divisional goals and objectives
  • Manage and monitor clinical compensation and other benefits-related processes and procedures
  • Manage provider resources and allocations, including:
  • Approval of position openings and requisitions
  • Authorization of contract requests for all providers within the Region
  • Implement start-ups and acquisitions in collaboration with designated internal work groups, as well as clinical and operational leadership
  • Assist the Managed Care Department as required in facility global arrangements, self-pay and other managed care contracting issues
  • Coordinate clear and consistent communication with other departments on successfully integrating new programs
  • Actively participate in Kaizen events to improve processes both internally and externally

Business Development, Acquisitions & Organic Growth

  • Assist Business Development as needed by participating in business development meetings, providing required specialty-specific information, identifying target providers within and outside of local market, obtaining and disseminating pertinent information, or serving as key contact in current facilities or offices related to cross-selling or expansion of services
  • Assist in identification of specialty-specific additional services and modalities, analyze their feasibility and implement where applicable
  • Establish processes to insure the effective operationalization of organic growth contracts, including the assignment of a Client Services team, participation in relevant meetings, acclimating new providers and groups to the organization, implementation of standard work, establishing budgets and ongoing assessment and recalibration of new business
  • Establish processes to insure the effective operationalization of acquired groups, including the assignment of a Client Services team, participation in relevant meetings, acclimating new providers and groups to the organization, implementation of standard work, establishing budgets and ongoing assessment and recalibration of new business
  • Interface with ENVOY or other recruitment staff to ensure that the appropriate processes are in place to identify and place potential candidates in an efficient and cost-effective manner for both temporary and permanent assignments

Client Management

  • Coordinate contract negotiation/renegotiation process in conjunction with Legal, clinical & operations leadership, and other relevant internal stakeholders
  • Coordinate and monitor contract changes
  • Meet regularly with key client stakeholders to:
  • Identify any projected changes in service requirements that impact operations and financials
  • Proactively address client expectations and issues
  • Understand and communicate local market issues within the assigned geographic area that impact the Company and client through networking and nurturing of other healthcare relationships in the region
  • Meet regularly with EVPS affiliated providers to understand their needs, resolve identified issues, and build relationships
  • Act is a corporate liaison to ensure a strong sense of "Company" within the provider community
  • Provide leadership in assigned regional market to assist specialty clinical leadership in developing significant long-term relationships with facility, facility ownership, clinical leadership and long-term business success and market position
  • Provide support as required for business development opportunities within assigned region
  • Act as a liaison as necessary between corporate departments and Client facility personnel

People Management

  • Recruit, train, develop and evaluate Client Services employees
  • Work with regional/executive clinical leadership, as well as Human Resources, to develop a pipeline of effective leadership at the facility level
  • Direct Regional specialty recruiting strategy to fulfill needs for short, mid and long-term contract success and market development
  • Provide formal, quarterly feedback to assigned recruitment and new hire team through established report card procedures
  • Work with the National Practice Director to develop and maintain new contracts' staffing schedules
  • Assess new contract staffing needs and communicate those to the recruitment department and third-party staffing companies

Corporate Representative

  • Other duties as assigned
  • Reads and abides by the company's code of conduct, ethics statements, employee handbook(s), policies and procedures and other corporate mandates, including participation in mandatory training programs
  • Reports any real or suspected violation of the corporate compliance program, company policies and procedures, harassment or other prohibited activities in accordance with the reporting policies of the company
  • Obtains clarification of policy whenever necessary and may use the resources available through the Compliance, Human Resources or Legal Department to do so
  • Support and abide by the values of the company

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About Envision Physician Services

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With over 30 years of high-quality Women's & Children's services and more than 100 service contracts, Envision Physician Services is a trusted strategic partner for established hospitals and health systems. Combining a national infrastructure with local support, our breadth and depth of clinical and operational resources allow our physicians to spend more time on what matters: delivering high-quality care.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Nashville, TN, US

Year founded

1991

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