Clinical Medical Assistant Jobs in California
Clinical Medical Assistant jobs in California are concentrated in outpatient clinics, multi-specialty group practices, and community health centers, with demand at every level from entry-level to senior clinical lead. The biggest hiring activity is in Los Angeles, San Diego, and the San Francisco Bay Area, where large systems like Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, and UCSF Health maintain extensive ambulatory care networks. The most sought-after specialties in California listings are family medicine, pediatrics, and urgent care. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About Us:
Each of CenExel’s research sites specialize in Phase I to Phase IV clinical trials. Our Centers of Excellence comprise some of the most well respected and long-standing research facilities in the country. Specialty areas of research across our sites include Psychiatry, Acute Post Op Pain, Asian Bridging, Dermatology, GI, and Neurology. Each of our Centers of Excellence has tremendous experience and expertise in complex early-phase trials, and all our sites have inpatient capability. We focus on quality people, teamwork, and highly experienced clinical research managers with a history of success.
Along with an exceptional work environment that promotes teamwork, positive leadership, and optimal work-life balance, CenExel Clinical Research also provides highly competitive compensation and a generous benefits package to full-time employees after 30 days of employment, including Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, LTD, STD, Life Ins, and 401k.
Hourly Range: $20.00 - $22.50/hr + $1.50/hr (Depending on education, experience, and skillset)
Schedule: Full-Time - Monday - Friday - 40 Hours/ Week - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Job Summary:
Provides direct support to Clinical Research Coordinators in the completion of protocol-specific study goals while observing strict adherence to ICH, GCP, protocol, and site guidelines and policies.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
- Creating and maintaining patient charts for all assigned studies.
- Preparing participant visits based on CRCs schedule, ensuring all source documents, assessments, lab kits and other visit materials are available and accurate. Filing of lab results, EKG results, and other communication in designated patient charts.
- Maintaining inventory of study specific supplies including lab kits, assessments and participant facing materials.
- Timely completion of data entry and query resolution for all CRFs, based on sponsor specific timelines and deadlines established in contract or other communication.
- Assisting Coordinators in assessments, including but not limited to, blood pressure, urine collection.
- Communicating with study participants, caregivers, third party vendors and laboratories as needed.
- Assisting Coordinators with scheduling, copying, faxing, and other clerical tasks.
- Aiding Coordinators in the facilitation of study monitoring visits.
- Completion of daily responsibilities delegated by CRC as they pertain to the study and/or participants.
- Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all inclusive.
Education/Experience/Skills:
- Medical Assistant Certification (Required)
- Phlebotomy Experience (Highly Recommend)
- Interest in and knowledge of specific study indications.
- Excellent computer skills and advanced knowledge of electronic equipment (i.e., e-mail, computer, fax machine, copier, etc.).
- Skilled in organization and record maintenance.
- Skilled in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with supervisors and co-workers.
- Strong personal initiative and attention to detail.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergencies.
- Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
- Ability to clearly communicate both orally and verbally.
Working Conditions
- Indoor, Office environment.
- Essential physical requirements include sitting, typing, standing, and walking.
- Lightly active position, occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
- Reporting to work, as scheduled, is essential.
CenExel Clinical Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or status.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
About Us:
Each of CenExel’s research sites specialize in Phase I to Phase IV clinical trials. Our Centers of Excellence comprise some of the most well respected and long-standing research facilities in the country. Specialty areas of research across our sites include Psychiatry, Acute Post Op Pain, Asian Bridging, Dermatology, GI, and Neurology. Each of our Centers of Excellence has tremendous experience and expertise in complex early-phase trials, and all our sites have inpatient capability. We focus on quality people, teamwork, and highly experienced clinical research managers with a history of success.
Along with an exceptional work environment that promotes teamwork, positive leadership, and optimal work-life balance, CenExel Clinical Research also provides highly competitive compensation and a generous benefits package to full-time employees after 30 days of employment, including Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, LTD, STD, Life Ins, and 401k.
Hourly Range: $20.00 - $22.50/hr + $1.50/hr (Depending on education, experience, and skillset)
Schedule: Full-Time - Monday - Friday - 40 Hours/ Week - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Job Summary:
Provides direct support to Clinical Research Coordinators in the completion of protocol-specific study goals while observing strict adherence to ICH, GCP, protocol, and site guidelines and policies.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
- Creating and maintaining patient charts for all assigned studies.
- Preparing participant visits based on CRCs schedule, ensuring all source documents, assessments, lab kits and other visit materials are available and accurate. Filing of lab results, EKG results, and other communication in designated patient charts.
- Maintaining inventory of study specific supplies including lab kits, assessments and participant facing materials.
- Timely completion of data entry and query resolution for all CRFs, based on sponsor specific timelines and deadlines established in contract or other communication.
- Assisting Coordinators in assessments, including but not limited to, blood pressure, urine collection.
- Communicating with study participants, caregivers, third party vendors and laboratories as needed.
- Assisting Coordinators with scheduling, copying, faxing, and other clerical tasks.
- Aiding Coordinators in the facilitation of study monitoring visits.
- Completion of daily responsibilities delegated by CRC as they pertain to the study and/or participants.
- Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all inclusive.
Education/Experience/Skills:
- Medical Assistant Certification (Required)
- Phlebotomy Experience (Highly Recommend)
- Interest in and knowledge of specific study indications.
- Excellent computer skills and advanced knowledge of electronic equipment (i.e., e-mail, computer, fax machine, copier, etc.).
- Skilled in organization and record maintenance.
- Skilled in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with supervisors and co-workers.
- Strong personal initiative and attention to detail.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergencies.
- Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
- Ability to clearly communicate both orally and verbally.
Working Conditions
- Indoor, Office environment.
- Essential physical requirements include sitting, typing, standing, and walking.
- Lightly active position, occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
- Reporting to work, as scheduled, is essential.
CenExel Clinical Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or status.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical medical assistant jobs across California.
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential from AAMA or RMA from AMT preferred by most California employers
- Completion of an accredited clinical medical assistant program recognized in California
- Proficiency in electronic health records systems, particularly Epic or NextGen
- Experience performing phlebotomy, vital signs, injections, and clinical intake procedures
- Bilingual fluency in Spanish is strongly preferred across Southern California and Central Valley practices
- Current CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an accredited provider
Clinical Medical Assistant Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical medical assistant in California?
California does not require a state-issued license to work as a clinical medical assistant, but most employers require or strongly prefer a nationally recognized credential such as the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from the American Association of Medical Assistants or the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from American Medical Technologists. Candidates typically complete an accredited certificate or associate degree program at a California community college before sitting for either exam.
Which companies hire clinical medical assistants in California?
California clinical medical assistant roles are posted by CALRegional, Rady Children's Hospital, and CenExel Clinical Research and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's large integrated health systems and Federally Qualified Health Centers generate the most consistent volume of openings statewide.
Which California cities have the most clinical medical assistant jobs?
San Diego, Vallejo, and Tustin have the most clinical medical assistant openings in California. Los Angeles leads because of its sheer population density and the concentration of major health systems and specialty clinic groups, while San Diego and the Bay Area draw volume from both large hospital networks and a deep base of outpatient and employer health clinics tied to the tech and biotech industries.
Are there remote clinical medical assistant jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of clinical medical assistant openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which reflects how hands-on the role is by nature. The portions of the work most likely to shift remote are telephone triage, prior authorization coordination, and patient communication roles that some large California systems post separately under the clinical medical assistant title.
How can I get hired as a clinical medical assistant in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to externship-integrated programs at California community colleges, which place graduates directly into clinical sites for hands-on hours that often convert to job offers. Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, and many Federally Qualified Health Centers in California post new-grad and trainee clinical assistant roles that accept candidates still completing their credential. Lateral moves from patient service representative, medical receptionist, or phlebotomy technician positions at the same organization are a common internal pathway, and holding an active CMA or RMA credential gives candidates a clear edge even with minimal paid experience.
Where can I find and apply to clinical medical assistant jobs in California?
You can find and apply to clinical medical assistant jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the roles that match your specialty and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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