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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- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Dental insurance
- Two (2) years experience as a Medical Assistant or educational equivalent.
- Customer service
- CCMA Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant
- BLS Certification
The primary responsibility of the Front Office Lead is to help manage day-to-day administrative operations in support of the clinic while providing an exceptional overall patient care experience. The Front Office Lead is expected to maintain a high degree of organizational acumen, attentiveness and professionalism.
Primary Responsibilities:
1. Be proficient in essential Front Office functions and basic Back Office operations.
2. Assists in the training and development of support staff.
3. Assist Providers navigate the EHR/EMR features and functions.
4. Liaisons with medical facilities, employers, billing and payers regarding referrals and requests.
5. Oversee compliance weekly day sheet records, daily task logs and patient disposition logs.
6. Audit patient charts to ensure charges entered into the EMR are complete, timely and accurate.
7. Perform patient callbacks, follow-up and appointment reminder calls.
8. Process mail and requests for medical records or other information.
9. Assist with scheduling as directed.
10. Ensure EOBs and insurance payments are scanned and invoices sent in a timely manner.
11. Manage Worker’s Comp, Immigration Physicals, DoT Physicals and other special programs.
12. Diplomatically resolve patient complaints while maintaining strict confidentiality.
13. Ensure cleanliness of all common spaces.
Medical Assistant Certificate
Two (2) years experience as a Medical Assistant or educational equivalent.
Must be willing to work schedule: Monday-Thursday 8AM-2PM & Sunday 8AM-5PM
Possess exceptional customer service skills
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
- High School Diploma
- BLS
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
- Phlebotomy (Preferred)
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Dental insurance
- Two (2) years experience as a Medical Assistant or educational equivalent.
- Customer service
- CCMA Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant
- BLS Certification
The primary responsibility of the Front Office Lead is to help manage day-to-day administrative operations in support of the clinic while providing an exceptional overall patient care experience. The Front Office Lead is expected to maintain a high degree of organizational acumen, attentiveness and professionalism.
Primary Responsibilities:
1. Be proficient in essential Front Office functions and basic Back Office operations.
2. Assists in the training and development of support staff.
3. Assist Providers navigate the EHR/EMR features and functions.
4. Liaisons with medical facilities, employers, billing and payers regarding referrals and requests.
5. Oversee compliance weekly day sheet records, daily task logs and patient disposition logs.
6. Audit patient charts to ensure charges entered into the EMR are complete, timely and accurate.
7. Perform patient callbacks, follow-up and appointment reminder calls.
8. Process mail and requests for medical records or other information.
9. Assist with scheduling as directed.
10. Ensure EOBs and insurance payments are scanned and invoices sent in a timely manner.
11. Manage Worker’s Comp, Immigration Physicals, DoT Physicals and other special programs.
12. Diplomatically resolve patient complaints while maintaining strict confidentiality.
13. Ensure cleanliness of all common spaces.
Medical Assistant Certificate
Two (2) years experience as a Medical Assistant or educational equivalent.
Must be willing to work schedule: Monday-Thursday 8AM-2PM & Sunday 8AM-5PM
Possess exceptional customer service skills
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
- High School Diploma
- BLS
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
- Phlebotomy (Preferred)
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Medical Office Assistant Job Market in California
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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 Unicare Community Health Center, California Dermatology Institute, and BASS MEDICAL, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 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, Newport Beach, and San Jose 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 October 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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