Medical Office Assistant Jobs in California
Medical Office Assistant jobs in California are concentrated in outpatient clinics, multi-specialty group practices, and large integrated health systems, with demand running from entry-level front-desk roles to experienced clinical coordinators. Los Angeles, San Diego, and the San Francisco Bay Area account for the largest share of openings, where established employers such as Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, and UCLA Health continuously hire across their California networks. Front-office coordination, medical billing support, and electronic health records management are the most in-demand specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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We are large Imaging group, with 32 locations in Southern California, proud leading providers of quality healthcare to the community. Our centers are equipped to treat diagnostics, traumatic, and life-threatening injuries, with caring and innovative team of healthcare professionals dedicated to enthusiastically improving the health and quality of life of the people we serve.
We are looking for an scheduler who will take care of answering the phone, calling and scheduling, patients, verifying insurance and eligibility, etc. A positive, pleasant, and personable team worker is a must who can also work under pressure. The candidate should be skilled in working at the back office as well if the need arises.
This is full time position: Monday - Friday + Saturdays on rotation
Responsibilities:
Meeting/greeting patients
Checking in patients
Processing paperwork
Entering new patients into our computer system
Creating new patient files
Filing documents in patients' medical records
Answering phones, and other clerical duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Administrative experience in an office setting; previous release of information/ filing and scanning medical records, or other related experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Proven customer service experience and/or training.
Ability to effectively use computer software and technology as required by the member facility including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Knowledge of handling medical records and of basics of scanning and uploading files, downloading and executing is a Plus
Strong knowledge of health insurance plans as well as benefits verification /authorization
Proficiency in: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint.
Internet Savvy: excellence in opening files on the web
Education/Training/Experience
Experience working in Radiology is preferred.
High School Diploma (GED) required
Bilingual: English and Spanish required.
We are large Imaging group, with 32 locations in Southern California, proud leading providers of quality healthcare to the community. Our centers are equipped to treat diagnostics, traumatic, and life-threatening injuries, with caring and innovative team of healthcare professionals dedicated to enthusiastically improving the health and quality of life of the people we serve.
We are looking for an scheduler who will take care of answering the phone, calling and scheduling, patients, verifying insurance and eligibility, etc. A positive, pleasant, and personable team worker is a must who can also work under pressure. The candidate should be skilled in working at the back office as well if the need arises.
This is full time position: Monday - Friday + Saturdays on rotation
Responsibilities:
Meeting/greeting patients
Checking in patients
Processing paperwork
Entering new patients into our computer system
Creating new patient files
Filing documents in patients' medical records
Answering phones, and other clerical duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Administrative experience in an office setting; previous release of information/ filing and scanning medical records, or other related experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Proven customer service experience and/or training.
Ability to effectively use computer software and technology as required by the member facility including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Knowledge of handling medical records and of basics of scanning and uploading files, downloading and executing is a Plus
Strong knowledge of health insurance plans as well as benefits verification /authorization
Proficiency in: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint.
Internet Savvy: excellence in opening files on the web
Education/Training/Experience
Experience working in Radiology is preferred.
High School Diploma (GED) required
Bilingual: English and Spanish required.
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical office assistant jobs across California.
- High school diploma or GED with completion of a medical assistant training program
- Proficiency in electronic health records systems such as Epic or NextGen
- Knowledge of medical terminology, CPT codes, and ICD-10 coding conventions
- Experience scheduling patients and managing multi-line phone systems in a clinical setting
- Certification such as CCMA or CMA preferred by most California hiring managers
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for patient-facing and administrative tasks
Medical Office Assistant Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a medical office assistant in California?
California does not issue a state license for medical office assistants, so the standard path is completing an accredited certificate or associate degree program at a California community college, then pursuing a nationally recognized credential such as the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant from the National Healthcareer Association or the Certified Medical Assistant from the American Association of Medical Assistants. Employers across California strongly prefer certified candidates, and holding one of these credentials significantly improves hiring prospects.
Which companies hire medical office assistants in California?
Companies currently hiring medical office assistants in California include Select Physical Therapy, Unicare Community Health Center, and Skin And Cancer Institute, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's large integrated health systems and multi-specialty medical groups tend to post the most consistent volume of openings across the state.
Which California cities have the most medical office assistant jobs?
Los Angeles, Pasadena, and Torrance have the most medical office assistant openings in California. Los Angeles leads because of its sheer concentration of hospitals, outpatient clinics, and medical group networks, while San Diego and the Bay Area generate strong demand through their large academic medical centers, biotech-adjacent health systems, and dense suburban clinic corridors.
Are there remote medical office assistant jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. The role involves patient interaction, front-office coordination, and in-person clinical support that is difficult to perform remotely. About 4% of medical office assistant openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to be limited to administrative functions such as insurance verification, prior authorizations, or telehealth scheduling support.
How can I get hired as a medical office assistant in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for front-desk receptionist or patient services representative roles at California community health centers or federally qualified health centers, which regularly hire candidates without clinical backgrounds and provide on-the-job training. Large California systems such as Kaiser Permanente and Dignity Health run new-employee orientation and cross-training programs that allow lateral moves from roles like medical receptionist or health unit coordinator. Completing a certified medical assistant program at a California community college and earning your CCMA or CMA credential before applying gives you a measurable edge over uncertified candidates.
Where can I find and apply to medical office assistant jobs in California?
You can find and apply to medical office assistant jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings from employers across the state. Search for roles that match your experience, location, and specialty, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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