Patient Care Coordinator Jobs in California
Patient Care Coordinator jobs in California are concentrated in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where large integrated health systems and specialty clinics generate consistent demand at every level from entry-level scheduler to senior care management roles. Major employers with deep California roots include Kaiser Permanente, Sutter Health, and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, all of which hire patient care coordinators across multiple facilities and service lines. Oncology, behavioral health, and chronic disease management are among the most in-demand specialties statewide. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Total Vision LLC is a group of highly successful optometry practices that have aligned towards a common goal of world-class eye-care results for its patients and California communities. We are a company that is seeing significant growth and are looking for top-notch team members with the passion, energy, focus and commitment to excel in this type of environment.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Warmly greet incoming patients upon entering the practice and complete the check-in process.
Administrative duties including answering telephones, scheduling patient appointments per doctor preferences and transcribing messages for return calls and faxes.
Obtain and verify insurance eligibility for all applicable patients. Responsible for auditing and editing insurance claims as needed.
Scanning and entering routing slips and other documents into EHR
Confirm all appointments for the following day and reschedule no show appointments. Also utilize practice’s recall system.
Pull and prepare charts for all patients scheduled for the following day.
Processing sales of contact lens through phone calls or doctor transitions.
Responsible for keeping the front desk organized at all times.
Opening and closing procedures determined by practice.
Required Skills/Knowledge:
Demonstrated flexibility in addressing a broad spectrum of patient requirements and preferences.
Demonstrated ability to cultivate positive patient rapport and build relationships while increase patient-retention.
Strong communication skills (oral and written) with the proven ability to manage priorities in a fast paced environment.
Ability to multi-task, set priorities and ensure that patient commitments/deadlines are met.
Proficiency in utilization of automated equipment and systems standard to the optometry industry.
Qualifications:
High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
Experience in the Ophthalmic/Optometric/medical industry is a plus but is not required.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be physically able to sit for long periods of time, read a computer screen for long periods of time, reach, and lift up to 20 lbs. Hand dexterity, and eye and hand coordination critical. Employee is subject to inside environmental conditions.
Employee’s schedule could include after hour projects, as needed. Travel, as needed between practices.
This description is not intended to include all job duties. Team members may be requested to do other job-related tasks other than those listed here.
Total Vision is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal civil rights laws.
Total Vision LLC is a group of highly successful optometry practices that have aligned towards a common goal of world-class eye-care results for its patients and California communities. We are a company that is seeing significant growth and are looking for top-notch team members with the passion, energy, focus and commitment to excel in this type of environment.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Warmly greet incoming patients upon entering the practice and complete the check-in process.
Administrative duties including answering telephones, scheduling patient appointments per doctor preferences and transcribing messages for return calls and faxes.
Obtain and verify insurance eligibility for all applicable patients. Responsible for auditing and editing insurance claims as needed.
Scanning and entering routing slips and other documents into EHR
Confirm all appointments for the following day and reschedule no show appointments. Also utilize practice’s recall system.
Pull and prepare charts for all patients scheduled for the following day.
Processing sales of contact lens through phone calls or doctor transitions.
Responsible for keeping the front desk organized at all times.
Opening and closing procedures determined by practice.
Required Skills/Knowledge:
Demonstrated flexibility in addressing a broad spectrum of patient requirements and preferences.
Demonstrated ability to cultivate positive patient rapport and build relationships while increase patient-retention.
Strong communication skills (oral and written) with the proven ability to manage priorities in a fast paced environment.
Ability to multi-task, set priorities and ensure that patient commitments/deadlines are met.
Proficiency in utilization of automated equipment and systems standard to the optometry industry.
Qualifications:
High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
Experience in the Ophthalmic/Optometric/medical industry is a plus but is not required.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be physically able to sit for long periods of time, read a computer screen for long periods of time, reach, and lift up to 20 lbs. Hand dexterity, and eye and hand coordination critical. Employee is subject to inside environmental conditions.
Employee’s schedule could include after hour projects, as needed. Travel, as needed between practices.
This description is not intended to include all job duties. Team members may be requested to do other job-related tasks other than those listed here.
Total Vision is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal civil rights laws.
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The qualifications that appear most often in patient care coordinator jobs across California.
- High school diploma or equivalent required, associate or bachelor's degree preferred
- At least one year of experience in a clinical or medical office setting
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Strong knowledge of insurance authorization and verification processes
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for patient interaction
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred for many California patient populations
Patient Care Coordinator Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a patient care coordinator in California?
Most California employers require at least a high school diploma and experience in a healthcare setting, though many prefer candidates with an associate or bachelor's degree in health administration or a related field. There is no single state-issued license required for the role, but earning a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant credential or a Certified Patient Experience Professional designation strengthens your application. Large California health systems typically want demonstrated familiarity with medical billing, scheduling, and EHR platforms before hiring.
Which companies hire patient care coordinators in California?
California patient care coordinator roles are posted by Sonrava Health, Total Vision, and Adventist Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's dense network of integrated health systems, community health centers, and specialty group practices means openings appear consistently across both major metros and suburban markets.
Which California cities have the most patient care coordinator jobs?
Lancaster, San Diego, and Redwood City have the most patient care coordinator openings in California. Los Angeles leads because of its sheer size and the concentration of major academic medical centers and community clinics, while San Francisco and San Diego draw demand from large regional health systems, biotech-adjacent specialty practices, and federally qualified health centers serving diverse patient populations.
Are there remote patient care coordinator jobs in California?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely desk-based fields because many aspects of the role involve direct patient interaction and on-site care team coordination. About 3% of patient care coordinator openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to focus on the administrative side of the work: scheduling, authorization follow-up, and care plan documentation rather than in-person patient intake.
How can I get hired as a patient care coordinator in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is to apply for a medical receptionist or patient services representative role at a large California health system, which functions as a direct feeder into patient care coordinator positions. Kaiser Permanente and Sutter Health both run internal development programs that move administrative staff into coordination roles once they demonstrate EHR proficiency and patient communication skills. Completing a medical assistant program at a California community college also signals hands-on clinical exposure that many hiring managers look for in first-time applicants.
Where can I find and apply to patient care coordinator jobs in California?
You can find and apply to patient care coordinator jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings from employers actively hiring. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit. No sign-up is needed to view the openings.
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