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As of Jun 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for hand hygiene in the United States is $19.32, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Hand Hygiene vs Medical Assistant?

AspectHand HygieneMedical Assistant
Required CredentialsTraining in infection control, handwashing protocolsCertification or diploma in medical assisting
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, healthcare settingsClinics, hospitals, outpatient facilities
Employer & Industry UsageHealthcare providers emphasizing infection preventionMedical facilities providing patient care
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Hand Hygiene focuses on proper handwashing and infection control practices essential in healthcare settings. Medical Assistants perform clinical and administrative tasks, often including infection prevention, making hand hygiene a key part of their responsibilities. While Hand Hygiene is a specific practice, Medical Assistants encompass broader clinical duties, including patient care and documentation.

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Infographic showing various Hand Hygiene job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,191 per year, or $19.3 per hour.
Hand Hygiene Observer - Exeter Hospital

Hand Hygiene Observer - Exeter Hospital

Beth Israel Lahey Health

Exeter, NH • On-site

$20 - $30/hr

Per diem

Posted 16 days ago

Beth Israel Lahey Health rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 147 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

450th of 865 rated healthcare providers

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Under the general supervision of Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) leadership, the Hand Hygiene Observer position is responsible for collection of hand hygiene data by direct observation of staff across all inpatient care units at multiple points of care, including room entry and exit. In addition, the Hand Hygiene Observer position will enter observation data into data collection software to assist in data tracking and quality improvement activities. The Hand Hygiene Observer will also assist IPC teams with quality improvement projects related to hand hygiene, as needed.

Job Description:

  • This is a per diem position, based out of Exeter Hospital

Job Responsibilities:
1)    Perform hand hygiene direct observation across all inpatient care units and other settings as directed by IPC leadership (essential)
2)    Enter hand hygiene observation data into hand hygiene software (essential)
3)    Communicate with IPC leadership regarding any urgent issues or repeated breaches in hand hygiene compliance in a timely manner (essential)
4)    Assist IPC team in quality improvement activities related to hand hygiene, as needed. (essential)
5)    Other duties related to hand hygiene as assigned by IPC leadership

Qualifications:
1.    High School Diploma or GED required. College degree or courses in progress preferred. 
2.    No previous work experience in infection control and prevention required
3.    0-3 years of work experience preferred 
4.    Advanced skills with the Microsoft Office suite applications and/or other web-based applications (e.g. REDCap)
5.    Detail oriented, effective communicator and strong interpersonal skills

Pay Range:

$20.00 - $30.00

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.  Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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