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How much do clinical assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for clinical assistant in Romeoville, IL is $20.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.92 and $23.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Clinical Assistant vs Medical Assistant?

AspectClinical AssistantMedical Assistant
CertificationsMay require specific clinical certificationsOften requires CMA or RMA certification
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, outpatient facilitiesDoctor's offices, clinics, outpatient settings
Job DutiesAssist with patient care, prepare exam rooms, perform basic clinical tasksTake vital signs, schedule appointments, administrative tasks, assist with clinical duties
Required SkillsClinical procedures, patient interactionClinical and administrative skills

Both Clinical Assistants and Medical Assistants work in healthcare settings, assisting with patient care and clinical tasks. However, Clinical Assistants typically focus more on direct patient care and clinical procedures, while Medical Assistants often handle a combination of clinical and administrative duties. Certifications like CMA or RMA are common for Medical Assistants, whereas Clinical Assistants may require specific clinical certifications depending on the employer.

What do you need to be a clinical assistant?

To become a clinical assistant, candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, along with relevant healthcare training or certification such as CPR. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a medical environment are also important. Some positions may require prior experience or specific certifications depending on the setting.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a clinical assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Clinical Assistant, you need a solid understanding of basic medical procedures, patient care protocols, and often a relevant certification such as Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA). Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems, scheduling software, and basic diagnostic tools is typically required. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help Clinical Assistants support both patients and healthcare teams. These skills are crucial for maintaining efficient clinical operations, ensuring patient safety, and providing a positive healthcare experience.

What are some common challenges clinical assistants face when supporting multiple healthcare providers simultaneously?

Clinical Assistants often work in fast-paced clinical environments where they may be assigned to support several healthcare providers at once. A common challenge is efficiently managing time and prioritizing tasks such as preparing exam rooms, updating patient records, and assisting with procedures, all while maintaining high standards of patient care. Clear communication, strong organizational skills, and adaptability are essential to ensure that the needs of both patients and providers are met without compromising quality. Building good rapport with the team and proactively anticipating provider needs can help Clinical Assistants navigate these demands successfully.

What is a clinical assistant?

As a clinical assistant, your responsibilities are to provide support to doctors, nurses, and lab techs, along with performing limited patient care tasks. Your daily duties are to set up exam rooms, record patient medical history, and enter information into computerized medical records. Other responsibilities include collecting blood and urine samples from patients and assisting lab techs in completing diagnostic testing such as urinalysis and hematology. You can find clinical assistant jobs in doctors’ offices, medical clinics, hospitals, and laboratories.

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Infographic showing various Clinical Assistant job openings in Romeoville, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,905 per year, or $20.6 per hour.

Clinical Assistant Professor - College of Dental Medicine - IL

Midwestern University

Downers Grove, IL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago

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Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

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Job description

The Clinical Assistant Professor faculty should have earned a DDS/DMD degree, having a minimum of five (5) years' experience in general dentistry. S/he should be committed to educating and empowering students with a wide range of clinical and academic abilities. The candidate must be eligible for and obtain licensure in the state of Illinois and must be able to obtain an unrestricted DEA license.
Reporting to the Associate Dean for Clinical Education, the Clinical Assistant Professor will:
  1. Work directly with students in the patient care clinic, supervising all areas of general dentistry.
  2. Interact positively with students, treating all students as future colleagues.
  3. Be competent in treating patients and demonstrating procedures on patients to students in all areas of general dentistry.
  4. Be a positive role model for students in professionalism.
  5. Adhere to CDMI protocols, guidelines, calibrations, and policies in the delivery of dental care in the CDMI Dental Institute.
  6. Learn and demonstrate competence using current and future technologies in dentistry including rotary endodontics, CAD/CAM dentistry, 3D printing and lasers, following CDMI clinical protocols and calibrations.
  7. Proactively engage and mentor pre-doctoral students in all areas of dentistry, including the active use of evidenced-based technologies.
  8. Be an example of an active life-long learner in dentistry, through learning new techniques, emerging technologies, new materials, and treatment protocols as needed by the college.
  9. Adopt different teaching techniques and styles to meet the needs of individual students.
  10. Serve on assigned committees within the college or university.
  11. Interact professionally with all faculty, students, staff, and patients, always being respectful and collegial.
  12. Be willing to develop and deliver lectures following CDMI protocols, guidelines, calibrations, and policies for lecture delivery.
  13. Take courses in teaching methods as needed, which should include skills for delivering lectures and developing examinations/assessments.
  14. Be competent in the use of the college's patient digital record keeping system and related software.
  15. Be timely in completing all notes and codes in patient charts.
  16. Evaluate students in a timely manner (daily, quarterly, or weekly) as required by the college.
  17. Demonstrate collaborative relationships with dental specialists to model exemplary patient- centered care for students.
  18. Be a positive influence on the MWU CDMI program.
  19. Be willing to mentor students in small groups as requested by the college.
  20. Be willing to work collaboratively as a member of the faculty team, supporting faculty calibration and adherence to college protocols, curriculum, and teaching standards.
  21. Commit to other responsibilities as needed, at the request of the Associate Dean for Clinical Education.

The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • The Clinical Assistant Professor faculty position involves being in the dental clinic when students are in session and walking among student operatories without disturbing them. They will actively circulate among the assigned suite operatories during patient care hours to evaluate, provide feedback, remain engaged through patient care, and grade procedures performed by students.
  • The ability of the faculty to sit or stand chairside and demonstrate procedures for students as needed on dental patients.
  • The ability of the faculty to communicate, listen and follow along to any communications occurring during students' learning.
  • Must be capable of tolerating the lights and noises associated with the dental patient care clinic.
  • Must be capable of lifting and /or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision, including looking at a computer monitor for extended periods of time.

Qualified and interested applicants should apply online at https://www.midwestern.edu/employment-mwu. Please submit a curriculum vita and the names of three professional references. Additional inquiries may be directed to:
Stephen Palatinus, DDS, MPH
Associate Dean of Clinical Education - Dental Institute
Midwestern University Illinois
spalat@midwestern.edu
Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses, one in Downers Grove, Illinois and the other in Glendale, Arizona. More than 6,000 full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry, optometry, clinical psychology, speech language pathology, biomedical sciences and veterinary medicine. Over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning, respect for all members of the health care team, service, interdisciplinary scholarly activity, and personal growth.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance, short/long term disability and pet insurance. We offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account. We offer a work life balance with competitive time off package including paid holiday's, sick/flex days, personal days and vacation days. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, child care subsidy reimbursement program, identity theft protection and an employee assistance program. Wellness is important to us and we offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility.
Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state and local laws and regulation. Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/). Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.
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