Unit Assistant - Medical Oncology - PT - Days
Listed compensation
$31.92-$34.16/hr
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Job Description
Start Date: 10/03/2026
End Date
10/17/2026
Description
Be the Face of Patient Excellence and Quality Customer Service
Unit Assistant - Medical Oncology - PT - Days
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 day position, 7am-3:15pm with 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
$31.92-$34.16/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 coordinates appointments, performs clerical duties at the nursing station, and manages the flow of patient information. They also serve as the primary point of contact for patients and visitors, ensuring a welcoming and efficient environment.
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
Healthcare Administration Career Context
Healthcare Administration pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$69k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-life snapshot
Listing-based score
- On-site
- Includes weekends
Living in New York
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $876k
- Typical market rent
- $4,154/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 40 min
- State income tax
- Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.
Benefits & Perks
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