Healthcare · Sacramento, CA

Medical Assistant jobs in Sacramento, CA

Medical assistants keep clinics running by rooming patients, taking vitals, updating charts, and handling scheduling and front-office work. The role blends clinical and administrative duties.

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$18–$30/hr
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Physical Therapy Assistant

Lamb Staffing · Sacramento, CA
$50.7 per hour

Sacramento, CA is hiring a CA-PTA for a travel contract. Contract length: 13 weeks. Start date: 07/29/26. Shift: DAY. Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant. Lamb Staffing offers weekly direct deposit, GSA lodging stipend…

Posted 2w ago
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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, COTA

Capital Post-Acute · Sacramento, CA · Full-time, Part-time
$48 - $55 per hour

Join Our Therapy and Rehabilitation Team! Capital Post-Acute - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, COTA Address: 6821 24th St, Sacramento, CA 95822, USA Be Part of Our Team: Full-Time; Part-Time; PRN; Per Diem Pay…

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Medical Assistant II, BEAR Forensic Exam Team

Sutter Health · Sacramento, CA · Full-time
$29.28 - $40.99 per hour

delivery of high-quality patient care. Helps ensure smooth patient and workflow within the department and assists the patient care team in implementing the medical plan of care. Integrates education, technical competence…

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Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA

Capital Post-Acute · Sacramento, CA · Full-time, Part-time
$48 - $55 per hour

Join Our Therapy and Rehabilitation Team! Capital Post-Acute - Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA Address: 6821 24th St, Sacramento, CA 95822, USA Be Part of Our Team: Full-Time; Part-Time; PRN; Per Diem Pay Ranges: $48.0…

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Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Health

Medical Solutions · Rancho Cordova, CA
$49 per hour

Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Health Location: Rancho Cordova, California Start Date: 08-04-2026 End Date: 11-03-20... ...community-based therapy Proficiency with Cerner electronic medical record system Strong time…

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$2,125 per month

Job Description Are you a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) seeking a rewarding opportunity in the heart of Sacramento, California... ...Insurance Policy effective from Day One, and comprehensive medical, dental…

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Medical Assistant

Virginia Heart · Fair Oaks, CA · Full-time
$21 - $25 per hour

balance? Follow your heart to Virginia Heart! At Virginia Heart, we are looking for friendly, dependable and compassionate Medical Assistants to perform day-to-day clinical and administrative support to the clinical offi…

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Physical Therapist Assistant

Nexus HR Services · Sacramento, CA
$35 - $40 per hour

Physical Therapist Assistant - Midtown Sacramento, CA Locations available: Arizona, California Bay Area, California Central Valley,... ...New Mexico Compensation: $35-$40 per hour Benefits: ~ Medical ~ Vision ~ Dental ~…

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What medical assistants earn in Sacramento

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $18–$22 $37k–$45k
Mid level $21–$26 $43k–$54k
Senior $25–$30 $51k–$63k

Adjusted for the Sacramento market from national ranges.

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What employers ask for

The skills these listings keep naming

Vital signs and intakeEHR data entryInjections and immunizationsPhlebotomy basicsScheduling and check-inInsurance verificationHIPAA complianceMultitaskingBedside manner
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Interview questions worth rehearsing

With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for

Walk me through how you room a patient.

Give the sequence: verify identity, chief complaint, vitals, medication reconciliation, and flagging concerns to the provider. Order and thoroughness are what they listen for.

How do you handle an upset patient at the front desk while the phone is ringing?

Show calm triage: acknowledge the person in front of you, ask a colleague or place the call on a brief courteous hold, and follow through. Composure is the answer.

What EHR systems have you used, and how comfortable are you learning a new one?

Name the systems and one concrete workflow you handled in each. Frame new software as a short learning curve, with an example.

Tell me about a time you noticed something in a patient's chart that needed attention.

Describe spotting a gap, such as an overdue screening or allergy conflict, and quietly flagging it. Attention to detail protects patients.

How do you keep patient information confidential in a small office?

Mention practical habits: lowered voices, locked screens, and never discussing patients outside care. Ground it in HIPAA without reciting the law.

Are you comfortable giving injections and drawing blood?

Answer directly with your training and rough volume of sticks or injections. If a skill is rusty, say so and note how quickly you recertified before.

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Resume tips that move the needle

For medical assistants specifically — generic advice costs you here

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List your CMA (AAMA) or RMA certification and phlebotomy or EKG credentials near the top; many clinics screen on them.

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Specify the practice types you have supported, such as family medicine, pediatrics, or cardiology, and daily patient volume.

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Name your EHR systems, for example Epic, Athenahealth, or eClinicalWorks, since offices hire for minimal ramp-up.

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Show the split of your work, for example 70 percent clinical and 30 percent front office, so employers can match the role.

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Quantify where possible: patients roomed per day, immunizations given, or prior-authorization requests processed.

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Where this role goes

Typical progression

01 Medical Assistant
02 Senior Medical Assistant
03 Clinical Team Lead
04 Practice Manager
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