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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Overview

Open roles221+
Top employerUniversity of California - San Francisco
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring92
Work type60% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Clinical Coordinator RN Robotics Services Operating Room Full Time Day
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Clinical Coordinator RN Robotics Services Operating Room Full Time Day
Providence
Santa Monica, California
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$64.45 - $100.06/hr
BLS Certification
10,000+

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University of California - San Francisco
Clinical Research Coordinator - Endocrinology (Part-Time)
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University of California - San Francisco
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Clinical Research Coordinator - Endocrinology (Part-Time)
University of California - San Francisco
San Francisco, California
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physical Therapy
No high school diploma
10,000+

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Loyola Marymount University
Coordinator of Clinical Fieldwork
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Loyola Marymount University
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Coordinator of Clinical Fieldwork
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, California
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Educational Administration
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
$79k - $102k/yr
Master's degree in education
1,001-5,000

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DaVita
Clinical Coordinator - Registered Nurse
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DaVita
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Clinical Coordinator - Registered Nurse
DaVita
San Diego, California
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
$51 - $67/hr
On-Site
Associate's
10,000+

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Kaiser Permanente
Clinical Research Coordinator IV, Infectious Disease, Hepatology and Vaccine Clinical Trials (Durational with Benefits)
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Kaiser Permanente
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Clinical Research Coordinator IV, Infectious Disease, Hepatology and Vaccine Clinical Trials (Durational with Benefits)
Kaiser Permanente
Los Angeles, California
Customer Service
Customer Support
$83k - $107k/yr
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Clinical Coordinator Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Stanford
13 jobs
San Diego
13 jobs
Sacramento
6 jobs
Davis
5 jobs
Orange
5 jobs
Beverly Hills
5 jobs
Fresno
4 jobs

Clinical Coordinator Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • University of California - San Francisco
    University of California - San Francisco20
  • Stanford University
    Stanford University15
  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center14
  • DaVita
    DaVita13
  • Kaiser Permanente
    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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