Medical Assistant Jobs in San Diego, CA

Medical Assistant jobs in San Diego are concentrated in Mission Valley, Kearny Mesa, and the Sorrento Valley corridor, across large health systems, specialty clinics, and biotech-adjacent outpatient practices. Employers hiring right now include UC San Diego Health, Sharp HealthCare, and CoreCivic. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles364+
Top employerUC San Diego Health
Work type100% On-site
Top credentialBLS Certification
Companies hiring7

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AIDS Healthcare Foundation
Medical Assistant
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AIDS Healthcare Foundation
New 5h ago
Medical Assistant
AIDS Healthcare Foundation
San Diego, California
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Assistant
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
Other
1,001-5,000

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Sharp HealthCare
Nursing Assistant-Medical PCU (5W) -Sharp Memorial Hospital-Night Shift-Part-Time
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Sharp HealthCare
New 9h ago
Nursing Assistant-Medical PCU (5W) -Sharp Memorial Hospital-Night Shift-Part-Time
Sharp HealthCare
San Diego, California
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$25 - $30.49/hr
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Serene health
Medical Assistant
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Serene health
Added 1d ago
Medical Assistant
Serene health
San Diego, California
Customer Service
Customer Support
$23 - $27/hr
CCMA Certification

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UC San Diego Health
Medical Assistant - Neurology
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UC San Diego Health
Added 1d ago
Medical Assistant - Neurology
UC San Diego Health
San Diego, California
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$26.85 - $35.45/hr
Overseeing health insurance pre-certification
10,000+

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UC San Diego Health
Medical Assistant - EC Multispecialty Clinic
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UC San Diego Health
Added 1d ago
Medical Assistant - EC Multispecialty Clinic
UC San Diego Health
San Diego, California
Corporate Training
Educational Administration
Learning & Development
$26.85 - $35.45/hr
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Medical Assistant Job Market in San Diego

Who's Hiring

  • UC San Diego Health
    UC San Diego Health130
  • Sharp HealthCare
    Sharp HealthCare104
  • CoreCivic
    CoreCivic26
  • Serene health
    Serene health26
  • S
    San Diego Neuropathy26

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

Medical Assistant Jobs in San Diego: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a medical assistant job in San Diego?

The strongest path is targeting San Diego's large outpatient networks and multi-specialty clinics, which do the highest volume of medical assistant hiring in the region. Concentrations are heaviest in Mission Valley, Kearny Mesa, and the Scripps Ranch and UTC corridors. Candidates who have front-office and back-office flexibility, bilingual Spanish skills, or experience in dermatology or orthopedics tend to stand out in this market.

Which companies hire medical assistants in San Diego?

San Diego medical assistant roles are posted by UC San Diego Health, Sharp HealthCare, and CoreCivic and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. The local market is anchored by large integrated health systems, federally qualified health centers serving diverse communities, and a dense network of private specialty practices tied to the region's strong life sciences sector.

Are there remote medical assistant jobs in San Diego?

Yes, though remote options are rare for hands-on clinical roles and more common in medical administrative or care coordination positions. About 0% of medical assistant openings tied to San Diego are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the limited but growing share of telehealth support and chronic care management roles that can be performed off-site. Hybrid schedules are most common at larger health systems with established telehealth programs.

How can I get a medical assistant job in San Diego with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path in San Diego is through federally qualified health centers and community clinics, which regularly hire entry-level candidates and offer on-the-job training. Positions like patient services representative or medical receptionist at a San Diego multi-specialty practice are common stepping stones into a clinical assistant role. Completing a phlebotomy or EKG certification course through a local community college strengthens applications considerably in this market.

Which industries hire the most medical assistants in San Diego?

The sectors hiring the most medical assistants in San Diego are Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. San Diego's combination of large military-affiliated healthcare networks, a dense outpatient specialty care market, and growing biotech-linked clinical research operations drives consistently high demand for medical assistants across those sectors.

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