Clinical Lead Jobs in California
Clinical Lead jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in health systems, behavioral health, outpatient care, and clinical research across a range of seniority levels from senior clinician stepping into leadership through director-track roles. The largest hiring markets are Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where employers such as Kaiser Permanente, UCSF Health, and Cedars-Sinai maintain deep clinical lead pipelines. The most in-demand specialties are behavioral health program leadership, oncology coordination, and ambulatory care management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Centered in the heart of Boyle Heights, Adventist Health White Memorial is one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1913. We are comprised of a 353-bed hospital, three medical office buildings, residency programs, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of services located in the Los Angeles area. In 2019, Adventist Health White Memorial was recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for performance excellence. We are proud to promote wellness in the community at the local farmers market and through our community resource center with services for seniors and Spanish-speakers. Los Angeles is known for its art, rich culture, numerous sports teams and world-renowned dining. There is something for everyone in this culturally diverse city.
Job Summary:
Serves as technical consultant and direct supervisor of laboratory personnel and manages the performance of all laboratory testing. Develops and maintains policies, standards and quality control practices and oversees lab safety and maintenance. Serves as a resource medical technologist in assigned section and has the responsibility/authority to assure that the laboratory meets all accreditation requirements and applicable OSHA standards.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, biological sciences, chemical sciences or allied health technologies or equivalent: Required
- Five years' clinical laboratory experience: Preferred
- Two years' leadership experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- Valid Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license in state of employment: Required in CA
- Current certification from American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency for Labs (NCA): Preferred
Essential Functions:
- Oversees all laboratory testing and coordinates all point of care testing (POCT). Reviews and evaluates the validity and accuracy of test results. Functions as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist when needed. Identifies education and competency needs and conducts laboratory personnel training programs on instrumentation, technology and procedure as needed. Conducts training programs on instrumentation, technology and procedure as needed.
- Establishes the laboratory’s test performance characteristics, including precision, accuracy, reference ranges and reportable ranges. Evaluates new and evolving developments in laboratory instrumentation, procedures, reagents and automation for possible implementation. Acts as a liaison to other departments of the medical center for the appropriate laboratory specialty. Is responsible for the department meeting all regulatory requirements.
- Coordinates equipment and instrumentation maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration program to ensure proper working order. Oversees quality control and ensures compliance with rules, regulations and accreditation requirements of regulatory agencies, including Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), College of American Pathologists (CAP), Joint Commission (JC), AABB, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
- Manages staffing to ensure coverage. Recommends promotions, reassignment, recognition of outstanding performance, and personnel needs. Resolve simple, informal complaints of employee and referring other to supervisor. Recommend to supervisor promotions, reassignment, recognition of outstanding performance, and personnel needs of team members. Plans and conducts training programs for medical technicians and medical technologist students and new employees.
- Oversees quality control, quality assurance and preventive maintenance activities for the assigned section. Manages and maintains all sectional quality control records. Previews and ensures technological and scientific accuracy of QA tests and procedures. Recognizes and addresses Quality Assurance (QA) concerns by initiating QA reports and conferring with Medical Staff on Laboratory findings, value of certain clinical tests, test availability and turnaround.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.
Centered in the heart of Boyle Heights, Adventist Health White Memorial is one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1913. We are comprised of a 353-bed hospital, three medical office buildings, residency programs, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of services located in the Los Angeles area. In 2019, Adventist Health White Memorial was recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for performance excellence. We are proud to promote wellness in the community at the local farmers market and through our community resource center with services for seniors and Spanish-speakers. Los Angeles is known for its art, rich culture, numerous sports teams and world-renowned dining. There is something for everyone in this culturally diverse city.
Job Summary:
Serves as technical consultant and direct supervisor of laboratory personnel and manages the performance of all laboratory testing. Develops and maintains policies, standards and quality control practices and oversees lab safety and maintenance. Serves as a resource medical technologist in assigned section and has the responsibility/authority to assure that the laboratory meets all accreditation requirements and applicable OSHA standards.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, biological sciences, chemical sciences or allied health technologies or equivalent: Required
- Five years' clinical laboratory experience: Preferred
- Two years' leadership experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- Valid Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license in state of employment: Required in CA
- Current certification from American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency for Labs (NCA): Preferred
Essential Functions:
- Oversees all laboratory testing and coordinates all point of care testing (POCT). Reviews and evaluates the validity and accuracy of test results. Functions as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist when needed. Identifies education and competency needs and conducts laboratory personnel training programs on instrumentation, technology and procedure as needed. Conducts training programs on instrumentation, technology and procedure as needed.
- Establishes the laboratory’s test performance characteristics, including precision, accuracy, reference ranges and reportable ranges. Evaluates new and evolving developments in laboratory instrumentation, procedures, reagents and automation for possible implementation. Acts as a liaison to other departments of the medical center for the appropriate laboratory specialty. Is responsible for the department meeting all regulatory requirements.
- Coordinates equipment and instrumentation maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration program to ensure proper working order. Oversees quality control and ensures compliance with rules, regulations and accreditation requirements of regulatory agencies, including Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), College of American Pathologists (CAP), Joint Commission (JC), AABB, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
- Manages staffing to ensure coverage. Recommends promotions, reassignment, recognition of outstanding performance, and personnel needs. Resolve simple, informal complaints of employee and referring other to supervisor. Recommend to supervisor promotions, reassignment, recognition of outstanding performance, and personnel needs of team members. Plans and conducts training programs for medical technicians and medical technologist students and new employees.
- Oversees quality control, quality assurance and preventive maintenance activities for the assigned section. Manages and maintains all sectional quality control records. Previews and ensures technological and scientific accuracy of QA tests and procedures. Recognizes and addresses Quality Assurance (QA) concerns by initiating QA reports and conferring with Medical Staff on Laboratory findings, value of certain clinical tests, test availability and turnaround.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.
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Clinical Lead Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- American Heart Association11
- Revolution Medicines5
- CALRegional3
- Sutter Health3
- Adventist Health3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Technology & Software
- Non-Profit & Social Services
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical lead jobs across California.
- Active California clinical license appropriate to discipline, such as RN, LCSW, or MFT
- Minimum three to five years of direct clinical practice in a relevant specialty area
- Demonstrated experience supervising, mentoring, or coordinating a clinical team
- Bachelor's degree in nursing, social work, psychology, or a related clinical field
- Experience with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Strong familiarity with California Department of Public Health regulatory compliance standards
Clinical Lead Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical lead in California?
The path starts with holding an active California clinical license in your discipline, issued by the relevant state board, such as the California Board of Registered Nursing for nurses or the California Board of Behavioral Sciences for social workers and therapists. Most employers expect several years of hands-on clinical practice before moving into a lead role. A bachelor's degree is standard, and leadership experience within a care team, charge role, or supervisory capacity strengthens candidacy significantly.
Which companies hire clinical leads in California?
Employers hiring clinical leads in California right now include American Heart Association, Revolution Medicines, and CALRegional, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's density of large integrated health systems, regional medical centers, and specialty behavioral health organizations means consistent demand across both public and private employer types.
Which California cities have the most clinical lead jobs?
San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Redwood City have the most clinical lead openings in California. Los Angeles and San Diego concentrate demand around large hospital systems and research institutions, while San Francisco draws heavily from academic medical centers and growing behavioral health networks in the Bay Area.
Are there remote clinical lead jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Clinical lead roles are predominantly on-site because the work involves direct team supervision, patient interaction, and real-time care coordination. About 41% of clinical lead openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those that do exist tend to focus on care management, utilization review, or clinical program administration rather than hands-on patient care.
How can I get hired as a clinical lead in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a charge nurse, senior clinician, or team lead role within a large California health system first, then transitioning into a formal clinical lead title. Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, and county-run facilities across California regularly hire for structured new-grad and post-licensure programs that build toward leadership tracks. Candidates without supervisory history can strengthen their profile by completing a California clinical license early, pursuing a certification in their specialty, and seeking out committee or preceptor roles within their current organization.
Where can I find and apply to clinical lead jobs in California?
You can find and apply to clinical lead jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across health systems, behavioral health organizations, and specialty care employers. Find roles that fit your experience and specialty, then apply directly.
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