Medical Assistants in California
Medical assistants perform both administrative and clinical tasks in healthcare settings, working under physician supervision. They handle duties like scheduling appointments, managing medical records, and processing insurance information, alongside clinical work such as recording vital signs and patient histories In California the median pay is $49,660 a year, 9% above the national median of $45,690.
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Who is hiring in California
Openings in California and remote
- Regional Medical Scientific Director (aka Medical Science Liaison) - Myeloid - NY, CT, MA, NH, VT, RI, ME · Merck · Sacramento, Sacramento County · $136,972–$136,972
- Behavioral Health Medical Assistant · Optima Medical · United States · Remote
- Senior Data Engineer (REMOTE OR MA BASED) · The Hanover Insurance Group · United States · Remote
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) - Brookline, MA · OptiMindHealth · United States · Remote
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) - Brookline, MA · OptiMindHealth · United States · Remote
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What it takes
Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold a certificate or training program.
Skills that matter most
Knowledge areas
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Medical Assistants.
Licenses and training in California
Medical Assistants pay in other states
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O*NET-SOC 31-9092.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.