How to hire an clinic md associate

How to hire an clinic md associate, step by step

Here's a step-by-step clinic md associate hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an clinic md associate job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new clinic md associate
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your clinic md associate job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an clinic md associate for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   An clinic md associate's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, clinic md associates from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of clinic md associates.

   Type of Clinic MD Associate	Description	Hourly rate
   Clinic MD Associate	Physicians and surgeons diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses. Physicians examine patients; take medical histories; prescribe medications; and order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests... Show more	$75-285
   Residency In Internal Medicine	An Internal Medicine Resident assists with admissions, consultations, evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment of hospital patients. They participate actively in all educational and residency program activities.	$40-154
   Internal Medicine Hospitalist	A hospitalist is responsible for providing needed care for the patients in a hospital. They usually lead the medical team in the treatment of in-patients... Show more	$47-206

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Surgery
   • Internal Medicine
   • Vital Signs
   • Private Practice
   • Patient Education
   • Patient Care
   • Physical Exams
   • EKG
   • CPT

   Responsibilities:

   • Monitor and manage patient medical records in compliance with HIPPA.
   • Provide overall quality prenatal health care, gynecological services, patient triage, refer patients with complications, provide patient education service
   • Perform catheter insertions and removals.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your clinic md associate job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An clinic md associate salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, clinic md associates' average salary in hawaii is 31% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level clinic md associates earn 73% less than senior-level clinic md associates.
   • Certifications. An clinic md associate with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an clinic md associate's salary.

   Average clinic md associate salary

   $307,105yearly

   $147.65 hourly rate

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   Entry-level clinic md associate salary

   $158,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 24, 2026

4. Writing an clinic md associate job description

   An clinic md associate job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of an clinic md associate job description:

   Clinic md associate job description example

   Why Scripps?
   
   * Our primary focus is patient care
   * Experience the pride, support, and respect that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation's Top 100 Places to work
   * Be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates
   * Scholarship and tuition reimbursement opportunities available
   
   About Health Express/Same Day Clinic
   
   * Team-oriented environment
   * Delivering exceptional patient care
   * Patients ranging from pediatrics (ages 3 months old) to adults
   * Variable schedules allowing for more flexibility
   * Weekends & holidays required on a rotating basis
   * Ability to float to neighboring Scripps HealthExpress locations is required
   * Seeking dependable, self-motivated team players
   
   PositionDescription
   
   * Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment
   * Perform patient care services that support the providers and clinic
   * Front Office responsibilities such as registration, scheduling, patient check-ins, collecting co-pays and check-outs
   * Clinical support by checking patient vitals, rooming patients, stocking exam rooms,point of care duties, immunizations, covid swabbing, and providing patient education
   * Wide variety of acute care patients
   * Patient volumes of 25 and up per day (sometimes as high as 50)
   
   *Available Medical Assistant Openings in Central San Diego:*
   
   * *Torrey Pines (1.0 FTE - 80 hours every 2 weeks)*
   * *Carmel Valley (1.0 FTE - 80 hours every 2 weeks)*
   * *Carmel Valley (0.8 FTE - 64 hours every 2 weeks)*
   
   These positions will have variable start times depending upon department needs and will also require weekend and holiday flexibility, including Saturdays and Sundays. There will also be an expectation for flexibility to float to neighboring Scripps Health Express locations as needed.
   
   *Required Qualifications:*
   
   * Completion of a formal Medical Assistant Program OR hold a Medical Assistant Certification OR have a minimum of two years of experience as a military corpsman
   
   * BLS certification for the Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association (AHA)
   
   *Preferred Qualifications:*
   
   * 1 year MA experience in an outpatient setting
   
   * Pediatric experience preferred but not required
   
   **Job:** **Clinical Support*
   
   **Organization:** **Scripps Clinic*
   
   **Title:** *MA - Same Day Clinic - Central San Diego*
   
   **Location:** *Central San Diego County-SAN DIEGO-SCRIPPS CLINIC - CARMEL VALLEY*
   

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5. Post your job

   To find clinic md associates for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any clinic md associates they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level clinic md associates with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your clinic md associate job on Zippia to find and attract quality clinic md associate candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting clinic md associates requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new clinic md associate

   Once you have selected a candidate for the clinic md associate position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new clinic md associate. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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