Clinical Coordinator Jobs in California
Clinical Coordinator jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated across hospital systems, outpatient clinics, research institutions, and managed care organizations, with openings at every level from entry-level care coordinators through senior clinical program leads. The heaviest hiring is in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where large employers such as Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, UCSF Health, and Kaiser Permanente maintain deep and ongoing demand. The most consistently sought specialties are oncology coordination, clinical research coordination, and care management across value-based health plans. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Clinical Coordinator RN Robotics Services Operating Room at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, CA. This position is Full Time and will work 8-hour, Day shifts.
Join Providence Saint John's Health Center, recognized as one of the best regional hospitals in 17 types of care by U.S. News & World Report and honored by Newsweek and Healthgrades for exceptional clinical quality. Be a part of our distinguished team dedicated to excellence in patient care. We are on the Magnet journey, and we were just awarded a 5-star rating for quality, safe care from the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Working under the supervision of the Outpatient Surgery Manager, the Clinical Coordinator is a professional Registered Nurse with demonstrated leadership and administrative competence in the operating room, responsible for the coordination of surgery service-lines. The individual in this position represents Saint John's Health Center and the Surgical Services Department by interpreting and applying policies and nursing practice guidelines, planning and coordinating day to day unit operations, and assuming accountability for utilization of human and material resources by managing those resources within established budgetary guidelines.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Saint Johns Health Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree - Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
California Registered Nurse License upon hire
National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire
1 year of Nursing experience with demonstrated leadership abilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- CNOR certification within 5 years of hire
Why Join Providence?
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.
About Providence
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
About the Team
The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Southern California, Providence provides care throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, High Desert and beyond.
Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care, and even our own Providence High School.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.
Requsition ID: 453596
Company: Providence Jobs
Job Category: Clinical Administration
Job Function: Clinical Support
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day
Career Track: Nursing
Department: 7006 PSJHC SURGERY
Address: CA Santa Monica 2121 Santa Monica Blvd
Work Location: Providence Saint John's Health Ctr-Santa Monica
Workplace Type: On-site
Pay Range: $64.45 - $100.06
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
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Clinical Coordinator Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- University of California - San Francisco20

- Stanford University15

- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center14

- DaVita13

- Kaiser Permanente6

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services24
- Education12
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals4
- Science & Research3
- Non-Profit & Social Services3
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical coordinator jobs across California.
- Active California RN license or a California-recognized clinical credential from the applicable board
- Bachelor's degree in nursing, health administration, or a directly related clinical field
- Minimum two years of direct patient care or clinical operations experience in a California care setting
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner in a California-licensed facility
- Certified Case Manager or Clinical Research Coordinator certification preferred by most California hospital employers
- Strong knowledge of California Title 22 regulations and applicable state-mandated documentation requirements
Clinical Coordinator Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical coordinator in California?
Most clinical coordinator roles in California require a bachelor's degree in nursing, healthcare administration, or a related clinical field, plus an active California RN license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing if the position carries direct patient oversight. For research-focused roles, a Clinical Research Coordinator certificate recognized by the Society of Clinical Research Associates or Association of Clinical Research Professionals strengthens a candidacy. Employers in California also prioritize experience in Epic or similar platforms used by California-licensed facilities.
Which companies hire clinical coordinators in California?
Employers hiring clinical coordinators in California right now include University of California - San Francisco, Stanford University, and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's large integrated health systems and research-affiliated medical centers generate the most consistent volume of openings compared to smaller independent practices.
Which California cities have the most clinical coordinator jobs?
San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Stanford account for the most clinical coordinator openings in California. Los Angeles leads because of the density of major hospital systems and academic medical centers anchored there, while San Francisco and San Diego draw volume from world-class research institutions, biotech campuses, and large integrated health plans that operate their clinical coordination teams out of those metros.
Are there remote clinical coordinator jobs in California?
Yes, but they're uncommon. Clinical coordinator work is largely on-site because it involves direct patient contact, care team collaboration, and facility-based documentation. About 40% of clinical coordinator openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to be in utilization review, care management, or clinical research monitoring where most of the work is documentation and phone-based coordination.
How can I get hired as a clinical coordinator in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a patient care technician, medical assistant, or unit coordinator role inside a large California health system and transitioning from there. Kaiser Permanente and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center both run structured new-graduate and associate programs that expose candidates to coordination workflows before they hold the title. Earning a Certified Medical Assistant credential through a California community college program and building Epic familiarity through those roles gives a candidate a clear edge when applying to entry-level coordinator postings.
Where can I find and apply to clinical coordinator jobs in California?
You can find and apply to clinical coordinator jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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