$25 - $28 per hour
Patient Care Coordinator ( Medical Assistant) Full-Time | San Diego/ Sorrento Valley Office + Local Senior Living Communities Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (one-hour lunch) Compensation: $25–$28/hour based on…
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Medical Assistant jobs in San Diego, 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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$19–$33/hr
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Location: San Diego, California, United StatesCompany: San Ysidro Health CenterPosted: 2026-09-25San Ysidro Health is seeking a PACE Medical Coder to review clinical documentation and verify ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS code…
$23 - $31.5 per hour
you the opportunity to work closely with our team of Radiologists. Responsibilities Take vitals and room patients Assist during medical procedures Request and obtain necessary clinical documents for patients' chart Organ…
Overview We are seeking a skilled, compassionate, and dependable Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide high-quality physical therapy services to patients in their homes throughout the San Diego, CA region. The Ph…
passion for doing what's right, what's smart, and what works. Position Description Redhorse Corporation is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide executive administrative support to a senior executive, the Direct…
$18 - $20 per hour
for our opening below! Job purpose: The Administrative Assistant at Mutual of Omaha Mortgage helps support our staff by performing... ...1 Cultural Celebration Day (Floating Holiday) ~ Multiple PPO Medical Plans, as well…
$23.91 per hour
work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term dis…
Medical Assistant – 65014324 Medical Assistant Location: Chula Vista, CA Chula Vista offers a vibrant Southern California lifestyle with beautiful weather year-round and a rich cultural community, all while being just mi…
$24.25 - $26.25 per hour
About Us One Medical is a primary care solution challenging the industry status quo by making quality care more affordable, accessible... .... The Opportunity As a One Medical Phlebotomist/Administrative Assistant (inter…
machine, general office equipment, and computer technology. INTERPERSONAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to communicate effectively with medical staff, including but not limited to, nurses and other staff within the hospital for…
$37.6 - $65 per hour
Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is currently recruiting Pathologists' Assistants to support the VA San Diego Healthcare System located at 3350... ...in the education and training of residents in pathology, other medical special…
Connects is currently seeking a self-motivated Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver premier excellence of care and is enthusiastic about... ...by The American Physical Therapy Association, The Council on Medical Educati…
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What medical assistants earn in San Diego
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $19–$24 | $40k–$50k |
| Mid level | $23–$28 | $47k–$59k |
| Senior | $26–$33 | $55k–$68k |
Adjusted for the San Diego 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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Typical progression
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Clinical Team Lead
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