Healthcare · San Diego, CA

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
Typical pay range
$53k
Median, full-time
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Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant / COTA

Total Education Solutions · San Diego, CA · Full-time
$33 - $41.3 per hour

grow your skills, gain confidence, and be part of a collaborative team? We’re hiring passionate Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants to join our OT team. What You’ll Love About This Role: Mentorship & Support: Sta…

Posted 5d ago
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$95k - $125k

invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to pur…

Posted 1w ago
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Patient Care Coordinator (Medical Assistant)

Aligned Geriatrics · San Diego, CA · Full-time
$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

Cosmetic Physician Partners · Chula Vista, CA · Full-time

CPP Clinics is a leading provider of medical aesthetics services, offering innovative treatments across multiple medspas under the CPP... ...Wellness, one of our valued partners, is looking for a Medical Assistant to joi…

Posted 4w ago
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Medical Assistant

Cardinal Health · La Jolla, CA · Full-time
$23 - $25.3 per hour

As a part of our team, you’ll help deliver compassionate, patient-centered care that truly makes a difference. Join our Medical Assistant team at cCare Cancer Center where your skills will directly impact the health and…

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Physical Therapy Assistant - 2,500 Sign-on Bonus

Doctors of Physical Therapy · San Diego, CA · Full-time
$36 per hour

Are you a motivated Physical Therapist Assistant looking to join a fun, supportive, and dynamic outpatient clinic? Ready to elevate your... ...benefits, so you won't see any deductions from your check for your medical, l…

Posted 2mo ago
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Medical Assistant - IVF Experience

HM Tech staffing · San Diego, CA · Full-time
$27 - $32 per hour

Job Title: Medical Assistant (IVF Experience Required) Location: San Diego, CA (On-site) Employment Type: Full-Time Compensation: $27 – $32/hour Department: Obstetrics & Gynecology / Fertility Clinic **Note: Proven IVF e…

Posted 11mo ago
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What medical assistants earn in San Diego

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, 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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Where this role goes

Typical progression

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