Medical Assistant Jobs in San Francisco, CA
Medical Assistant jobs in San Francisco are in strong demand, concentrated in the Mission District, the Medical Center area around UCSF, and the Financial District, across ambulatory care clinics, large health systems, and specialty practices. Employers hiring right now include UCSF Health, Sutter Health, and HealthRIGHT 360. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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JOB SUMMARY
Provides direct support to the Breast Imaging Department including Radiologists, Technologists and patients. Primary responsibilities include direct patient care, assisting Radiologists with breast imaging procedures, and supporting Technologists. Other responsibilities include knowledge and execution of current organizational/departmental policies and procedures, breast imaging exam details, and inventory/supplies (including but not limited to medication). As a representative of the Breast Imaging Department HAIII’s are required to always maintain professionalism and facilitate interdepartmental communication.
The flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations is required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma
Three (3) years of experience
Read and write in the English Language
Flexibility in scheduling, ability to rotate shifts and coverage for weekends and holidays if necessary
This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations
- Ability to read medical reports/chart notes/exam orders
- Working knowledge of Apex/PACS/Microsoft Office
- Budgetary consciousness (use of time, supplies and productivity)
- Follows policies and procedures.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
Previous experience in a hospital acute care setting or imaging center
Medical Assistant Certification
REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
BLS Certification
POPULATIONS SERVED
Demonstrate ability to provide appropriate care based on the needs of a specific individual, including the patient’s age
_____Infant
_____Child
_____Adolescent
__ X __Adult
__ X __Geriatric
JOB SUMMARY
Provides direct support to the Breast Imaging Department including Radiologists, Technologists and patients. Primary responsibilities include direct patient care, assisting Radiologists with breast imaging procedures, and supporting Technologists. Other responsibilities include knowledge and execution of current organizational/departmental policies and procedures, breast imaging exam details, and inventory/supplies (including but not limited to medication). As a representative of the Breast Imaging Department HAIII’s are required to always maintain professionalism and facilitate interdepartmental communication.
The flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations is required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma
Three (3) years of experience
Read and write in the English Language
Flexibility in scheduling, ability to rotate shifts and coverage for weekends and holidays if necessary
This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations
- Ability to read medical reports/chart notes/exam orders
- Working knowledge of Apex/PACS/Microsoft Office
- Budgetary consciousness (use of time, supplies and productivity)
- Follows policies and procedures.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
Previous experience in a hospital acute care setting or imaging center
Medical Assistant Certification
REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
BLS Certification
POPULATIONS SERVED
Demonstrate ability to provide appropriate care based on the needs of a specific individual, including the patient’s age
_____Infant
_____Child
_____Adolescent
__ X __Adult
__ X __Geriatric
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Who's Hiring
- UCSF Health128
- Sutter Health43
- HealthRIGHT 36043
- VitalCheck Wellness43
- UC San Francisco Academic43
Medical Assistant Jobs in San Francisco: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a medical assistant job in San Francisco?
The most direct path in San Francisco is targeting the city's dense network of outpatient clinics, community health centers in neighborhoods like the Tenderloin and Mission District, and the large academic health systems clustered around Parnassus and Mission Bay. Candidates who hold a current CMA or RMA credential and have experience with electronic health records move to the front of the line in this market.
Which companies hire medical assistants in San Francisco?
San Francisco medical assistant roles are posted by UCSF Health, Sutter Health, and HealthRIGHT 360 and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The local market is anchored by major academic medical centers, federally qualified health centers serving underserved communities, and a growing number of direct primary care and concierge practices throughout the city.
How can I get a medical assistant job in San Francisco with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point in San Francisco is applying to community health centers, such as those in the Mission, Bayview, or Tenderloin, which regularly hire entry-level candidates and often provide on-the-job training. Volunteering or completing an externship at a local clinic, then applying for a patient services representative or medical receptionist role, gives you a foot in the door with the health systems that promote from within.
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