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International Medical Graduate/Clinical Assistant- Immediate openings
Company : Essen Health Care
Location : Bronx, NY, 10462
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 9 January 2026
Overview
At Essen Health Care, we care for that!
As the largest privately held multispecialty medical group in the Bronx, we provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to some of the most vulnerable and under-served residents of New York State. Guided by a Population Health model of care, Essen has five integrated clinical divisions offering urgent care, primary care, and specialty services, as well as nursing home staffing and care management. Founded in 1999, our over 20-year commitment has fueled an unwavering dedication toward innovating a better healthcare delivery system. Essen has expanded from a single primary care office to an umbrella organization offering specialties from women’s health to endocrinology, from psychiatry to a vast array of other specialties. All clinical services are offered via telehealth or in-person at over 35 medical offices and at home through the Essen House Calls program.
Essen Health Care is the place Where Care Comes Together! We are looking for the most talented and effective individuals to join our rapidly growing company. With over 1,100 employees and 400+ Practitioners, we care for over 250,000 patients annually in New York City and beyond. From medical providers to administration & operational staff, there is a career here for you. Join our team today!
Job Summary
Position Title: International Medical Graduate/ Clinical Assistant
Location: Must be onsite in the Bronx region
Responsibilities
- He/she will assist the providers in day to day task such as, taking notes, updating medical records, and monitoring a person’s vitals.
- Play a very important role in assisting the providers to deliver the highest quality of personalized healthcare service to our patient
- Assisting the providers to deliver the highest quality of personalized healthcare service to our patient
- Perform a variety of tasks to assist physicians in providing best patient care.
- Responsible to work throughout the various divisions in the New York City area
Qualifications
- Medical Graduation (International or National) Passed portions of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE)
- Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduate (ECFMG)
- Excellent Customer services
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Passion to help others and ensure patients are receiving proper care
- Team player
- Clinical Knowledge
- Must be comfortable with EMR navigation- preferably e-Clinical works Computer savvy/ Excel, Adobe, Word, PowerPoint
- Graduated from a foreign medical school
- Hourly Range $16.00-$18.00
Equal Opportunity Employer
Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.
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Frequently asked questions
This position uniquely blends clinical assistance with international medical training, requiring familiarity with USMLE and ECFMG credentials. Unlike standard medical assistants, candidates support physicians across various specialties within Bronx's diverse patient population, reflecting a broader, more integrative scope of practice.
Candidates should emphasize passing parts of the USMLE and securing ECFMG certification. These credentials demonstrate compliance with US medical standards, significantly improving eligibility for clinical assistant positions in New York’s competitive healthcare environment.
Daily tasks involve assisting physicians by updating medical records, monitoring vital signs, and facilitating patient interactions. The role demands multitasking across specialties and maintaining accuracy in EMR systems like eClinicalWorks to ensure seamless clinical operations.
Foreign-trained graduates often navigate differences in healthcare protocols and patient communication styles. Adapting to Bronx’s ethnically diverse population requires cultural sensitivity, strong communication skills, and proficiency with US healthcare technologies.
Bronx shows a growing demand for clinical assistants due to its underserved communities, but competition remains high given the influx of qualified candidates. Employers value bilingual skills and familiarity with local health challenges, which can set applicants apart.
Hourly wages typically range from $16 to $18, reflecting entry-level clinical assistant pay in the Bronx. Variations depend on experience, certifications like USMLE parts completion, and proficiency with EMR software, aligning with local healthcare salary standards.
Essen Health Care offers exposure across multiple specialties, fostering skill development in diverse clinical settings. The organization values teamwork and provides mentorship opportunities, facilitating smoother integration of international medical graduates into the US healthcare system.
Essen’s population health model prioritizes personalized, accessible care, requiring clinical assistants to be proactive in patient monitoring and documentation. This environment encourages assistants to engage closely with providers for optimal patient outcomes in Bronx communities.