Unit Assistant - Hospitalist - PT - Evenings
Listed compensation
$33.57-$35.52/hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Start Date: 11/02/2026
End Date
11/14/2026
Description
- Be the Face of Patient Excellence and Quality Customer Service
- Unit Assistant - Hospitalist - 9GS - PT - Evenings
Make a lasting first impression on a NewYork-Presbyterian nursing unit-meeting and greeting patients and family members in need of a compassionate ear and calm direction. Light up the room with your presence. Make the promise of Putting Patients First a reality at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center.
Provide compassionate patient focus and superior customer service -keeping our fast-paced environments running smoothly. Coordinate appointments and perform general clerical duties at the unit nursing station to assure the timely, efficient and accurate flow of patient information. Welcome and direct visitors and hospital colleagues to appropriate areas. Page nurses and answer phones on your unit. Sign for important medical deliveries. Cultivate a courteous and respectful demeanor while multitasking between people and responsibilities.
This is a part-time evening position, 3PM-11:15 PM, alternate weekends. Position located at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
Preferred Criteria
- Ideal candidates will have experience in a healthcare environment.
- We're seeking individuals with extensive customer service experience and a desire to Put Patients First.
Required Criteria
- Qualified candidates have at least one year of previous clerical experience and basic computer knowledge.
- High School Diploma required.
Salary Range
$33.57-$35.52/Hourly
It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.
Key Responsibilities
The Unit Assistant is responsible for greeting patients and visitors while providing compassionate customer service at the nursing station. They also manage clerical tasks, coordinate appointments, and facilitate communication between staff and patients.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least one year of previous clerical experience and basic computer knowledge. A High School Diploma is required for this position.
Key Skills
Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 40 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 78% have no call, 55% require no weekends.
In New York, the Hospital Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$297k (44 salary observations; 156 listings), vs ~$314k nationally (442 salary observations; 3,477 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| New York vs national | $297k median in New York | $314k nationally (−5%)44 state / 442 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | New York index 107.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Hospital Medicine listings in New York | 58 active | 1,174 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 78% no call · 55% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York Physician listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 16% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Hospital Medicine hiring demand | #18 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 49 days · 28% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 402 postings, 440 closed |
| New Hospital Medicine listings | 418 in the last 30 days | 409 the 30 days before (about the same)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Hospital Medicine pay trend | −6.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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