Clinical Assistant: Patient Care & Unit Support

UVM Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

UVM Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital seeks a Clinical Assistant to support inpatient Medical/Surgical and Progressive Care units. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the CA performs vital signs, specimen collection, and designated tests while assisting patients with daily activities and families as they arrive on the unit.

The role emphasizes timely communication, accurate documentation, and a harmonious, patient‑focused team environment.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent with ability to read, write and comprehend medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Works under the direction of RNs to provide responsive, service-oriented patient care.
• Testing: Conducts various patient tests and specimen collection as directed by RN.
• Clerical: Serves as the unit front door, providing customer service-oriented communication and clerical support.

Skills

High school diploma

Nurse aide experience

AHA-BLS certification

Heimlich Maneuver competency

Strong communication

Computer literacy

CVPH education requirements

Pre-employment screening

Education

Nurse aide training

PLA Competency-based training

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

UVM Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital seeks a Clinical Assistant to support inpatient Medical/Surgical and Progressive Care units. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the CA performs vital signs, specimen collection, and designated tests while assisting patients with daily activities and families as they arrive on the unit.

The role emphasizes timely communication, accurate documentation, and a harmonious, patient‑focused team environment.