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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Boost Your Income!
Are you a medical professional looking for a way to earn extra income while making a significant impact on aspiring healthcare heroes? Supplement your income and start your side hustle today as a part-time Clinical Medical Assistant Skills Assistant at CALRegional! No teaching experience is required.
“Best ever side hustle.” – Heather T., Fairfield, CA Lead Instructor
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Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated part-time Clinical Medical Assistant Skills Assistant to join our team in partnership with Vallejo High School. We are interested in candidates who are looking to work for a company that is passionate about changing lives and helping build the essential workforce!
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Advanced student learning through exemplary instruction by following an established course outline.
- Assist in student learning outcomes.
- Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching/learning strategies.
- Maintain appropriate standards of professionalism and conduct.
- Facilitate all required skill labs with an assistant skill instructor
- Grade class assignments and exams.
Qualifications:
- 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant or in a directly related field required.
- Career Technical Education or similar teaching credential preferred.
- Familiar with A&P, Medical Terminology, Basic Pharmacology and Medical Math.
- Front office experience.
- Back office procedures EKG, Urine, Vitals, BPs, Temps, Injections, Adult-Pediatric, minor wound trays, and bandaging experience.
- No teaching experience required
- Must be energetic and able to deliver instruction passionately.
- Ability to mentor students and hold them accountable to program standards.
- Comfortable with computers and technology.
- Highly organized and detail oriented.
- Current CPR certification.
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Why You Should Work With Us
At CALRegional, we are committed to fostering an environment where passion meets purpose. Our instructors are the backbone of our organization, helping to shape the future of healthcare by training the next generation of healthcare professionals. We value our team and offer:
- Generous pay between $20 and $25 per hour
- Opportunities for bonuses, raises, and promotions
- Flexible day and evening schedules
- Supportive, fun, and collaborative work environment
We’re at an exciting time in our company’s history. Come be a part of our #calregionalfamily and help develop the heroes of tomorrow.
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Who We Are
CALRegional specializes in administering healthcare training programs for public institutions in California and Texas. We provide affordable, fast-paced programs that positively impact the lives of students and the communities we serve together. Having started in 2013, our team has a great amount of experience helping public institutions expand their healthcare program offerings to meet the demands of businesses in the local community.
Since our start, CALRegional has grown over 30% each year. We’ve created new career opportunities to strengthen our team and continue our mission of providing students with high-quality affordable healthcare career education programs and to help build the essential workforce.
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Our Culture
At CALRegional, our mission is to create and sustain a culture based on our core values of Trust, Loyalty, Teamwork, Commitment, Consistency, Honesty, and Expertise. Upholding these values is the cornerstone of our success in cultivating a culture that develops strong and genuine working relationships. We strive to empower our employees to do their best work through personal growth and development.
We’ve fostered a culture that promotes constructive discussion and the prioritization of student success. We discourage departmental silos and encourage constructive feedback and ideas from all individuals in the company.
Boost Your Income!
Are you a medical professional looking for a way to earn extra income while making a significant impact on aspiring healthcare heroes? Supplement your income and start your side hustle today as a part-time Clinical Medical Assistant Skills Assistant at CALRegional! No teaching experience is required.
“Best ever side hustle.” – Heather T., Fairfield, CA Lead Instructor
-
Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated part-time Clinical Medical Assistant Skills Assistant to join our team in partnership with Vallejo High School. We are interested in candidates who are looking to work for a company that is passionate about changing lives and helping build the essential workforce!
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Advanced student learning through exemplary instruction by following an established course outline.
- Assist in student learning outcomes.
- Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching/learning strategies.
- Maintain appropriate standards of professionalism and conduct.
- Facilitate all required skill labs with an assistant skill instructor
- Grade class assignments and exams.
Qualifications:
- 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant or in a directly related field required.
- Career Technical Education or similar teaching credential preferred.
- Familiar with A&P, Medical Terminology, Basic Pharmacology and Medical Math.
- Front office experience.
- Back office procedures EKG, Urine, Vitals, BPs, Temps, Injections, Adult-Pediatric, minor wound trays, and bandaging experience.
- No teaching experience required
- Must be energetic and able to deliver instruction passionately.
- Ability to mentor students and hold them accountable to program standards.
- Comfortable with computers and technology.
- Highly organized and detail oriented.
- Current CPR certification.
-
Why You Should Work With Us
At CALRegional, we are committed to fostering an environment where passion meets purpose. Our instructors are the backbone of our organization, helping to shape the future of healthcare by training the next generation of healthcare professionals. We value our team and offer:
- Generous pay between $20 and $25 per hour
- Opportunities for bonuses, raises, and promotions
- Flexible day and evening schedules
- Supportive, fun, and collaborative work environment
We’re at an exciting time in our company’s history. Come be a part of our #calregionalfamily and help develop the heroes of tomorrow.
-
Who We Are
CALRegional specializes in administering healthcare training programs for public institutions in California and Texas. We provide affordable, fast-paced programs that positively impact the lives of students and the communities we serve together. Having started in 2013, our team has a great amount of experience helping public institutions expand their healthcare program offerings to meet the demands of businesses in the local community.
Since our start, CALRegional has grown over 30% each year. We’ve created new career opportunities to strengthen our team and continue our mission of providing students with high-quality affordable healthcare career education programs and to help build the essential workforce.
-
Our Culture
At CALRegional, our mission is to create and sustain a culture based on our core values of Trust, Loyalty, Teamwork, Commitment, Consistency, Honesty, and Expertise. Upholding these values is the cornerstone of our success in cultivating a culture that develops strong and genuine working relationships. We strive to empower our employees to do their best work through personal growth and development.
We’ve fostered a culture that promotes constructive discussion and the prioritization of student success. We discourage departmental silos and encourage constructive feedback and ideas from all individuals in the company.
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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 October 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, San Jose, and Los Alamitos 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 13% of clinical medical assistant openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of October 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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