Clinical Assistant- Med/Surg
- $6,000 sign-on bonus
- Certification preferred
- BLS
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This posting states $21.26–$31.89 an hour. Open medical assistant jobs in New York post a median of $22.50 an hour, the middle half $20.19–$24.55, across 323 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Medical assistants employed in New York earn a median of $23.08 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Building Name: ECH - Elizabethtown Community Hospital
Location Address: 75 Park Street, Elizabethtown New York
Regular
Department: ECH - Medical Surgical
Full Time
Standard Hours: 40
Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 80
Shift: Night-12Hr
Primary Shift: 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM
Weekend Needs: Every Other
Salary Range: Min $21.26 Mid $26.58 Max $31.89
Recruiter: Greg Cary
External candidates are eligible for a sign on bonus of $6,000 for full-time positions. Subject to tax withholdings and additional terms and conditions apply.
The Clinical Assistant provides direct care to patients to include patient hygiene and activities of daily living under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. The Clinical Assistant performs those direct care activities which are allowed to be delegated to unlicensed personnel under the New York State Practice Act, regulations, hospital policies and standards met by Nursing Services. The Clinical Assistant position also performs support functions for the department as assigned by the appropriate Registered Nurse and/or Manager.
Qualifications / Job Requirements:
Education / Skills Required
- Must be high school graduate or equivalent work experience, including ability to read, write and comprehend medical terminology.
- Previous experience as Clinical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, Nursing Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician at least one year preferred, or ability to satisfactorily complete training program.
- Must possess a high level of interpersonal skills to interact with patient’s families, staff and management.
- Must be highly motivated, able to work outside the normal working hours as volume demands.
- Holds certification for Basic Life Support or willing to perform within first month of hire
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
From Elizabethtown Community Hospital's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Elizabethtown Community Hospital
Elizabethtown Community Hospital is a nonprofit critical access hospital with an emergency department in Elizabethtown, NY. Its job board posts jobs for imaging techs, EMTs and paramedics and nurses. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Elizabethtown Community Hospital
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