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Medical Assistant Float Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Medical Assistant (Float)

Ukiah, CA · On-site

$23 - $29.70/hr

Make a meaningful impact in your community one patient at a time MCHC is seeking an experienced, caring, and adaptable Medical Assistant to serve as a Float MA across multiple MCHC clinic locations ...

Lead Medical Assistant Float

Irvine, CA · Remote

$19 - $25.25/hr

As a Senior Medical Assistant Float at Optum, you will learn from health care experts as you work side by side to provide care for patients in a clinical setting. As a float you will provide critical ...

Lead Medical Assistant Float

Irvine, CA · On-site

$19 - $25.25/hr

As a Senior Medical Assistant Float at Optum, you will learn from health care experts as you work side by side to provide care for patients in a clinical setting. As a float you will provide critical ...

Medical Assistant -Float Pool Certifications: Start Date: ASAP Shift: Evenings, (8*5s) Shift Notes: Evening/Days Shifts, Weekend availability MA will either open or close the Urgent Care. Must float ...

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How much do medical assistant float jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for medical assistant float in California is $19.80, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $22.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a medical assistant float?

A Medical Assistant Float is a healthcare professional who moves between different departments or clinic locations as needed. Their responsibilities include assisting physicians, taking patient vital signs, preparing examination rooms, and handling administrative tasks. This role requires flexibility, adaptability, and strong multitasking skills. Floating medical assistants help ensure smooth operations in busy or understaffed areas, providing essential support where it is most needed.

What does a medical assistant float do?

As a Medical Assistant Float, your workday involves supporting various clinical departments based on staffing needs, which may change daily or even within a single shift. You might be assigned to specialty clinics, primary care, or urgent care settings, assisting with patient intake, vitals, documentation, and basic procedures. Floats are valued for their versatility and are expected to step in wherever they're most needed, requiring quick adaptation to new teams and workflows. This dynamic environment provides variety and opportunities to gain broad experience, making it an excellent stepping stone for career growth in healthcare.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a medical assistant float?

A Medical Assistant Float needs solid clinical skills, a medical assisting certificate or diploma, and the ability to quickly learn new environments. Daily responsibilities require proficiency with electronic health records (EHRs), medical office software, and routine medical equipment; many positions also ask for certification such as CMA or RMA. Outstanding adaptability, strong organizational skills, and effective communication are vital soft skills for floating between teams and clinics. These abilities enable seamless support across multiple departments and ensure consistent, quality patient care in a variable work setting.

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Infographic showing various Medical Assistant Float job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,175 per year, or $19.8 per hour.

Medical Assistant-Float

Neighborhood Healthcare

Menifee, CA

$24.95 - $34.93/hr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

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Key responsibilities

  • Support various providers, advanced providers, and registered nurses by performing clinical services and assisting with patient care.

  • Communicate with patients, take vital signs, obtain intake information, and perform clinical procedures such as blood draws, vaccines, nebulizer treatments, ear lavages, and EKGs.

  • Utilize electronic health records to document treatment plans, order tests, and convey information to patients under the direction of providers or registered nurses.


Neighborhood Healthcare rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

ABOUT US:

Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It’s about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision:  a community where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together.

As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 500,000 medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 100,000 people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance.

Since 1969,  our employees have been making this mission a reality.  Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond.  If this sounds like an organization you would like to be a part of, we would love to meet you.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

The Medical Assistant will support various providers, advanced providers, and registered nurses to provide excellent patient-centered care and services within a dynamic team environment. This role will communicate with patients and performs clinical services to ensure high quality patient care in a fast-paced environment. 

**This opportunity is for a Float Medical Assistant role supporting the following areas:

  • All South Riverside County sites, Menifee, Temecula, and Hemet

This role will be expected to float between these sites based on organizational needs.**

RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Patient Care

  • Communicates and performs clinical care services with patients
  • Takes patient vital signs and obtains patient intake information
  • Performs clinical procedures such as blood draws, vaccines, nebulizer treatments, ear lavages, and EKGs
  • Discusses patient needs and provides education and resources to patients directly
  • Ensures exam rooms are stocked, cleaned, and set up for examinations and procedures

Provider And Team Support

  • Coordinates provider workflows to ensure efficient patient care
  • Ensures provider has all pertinent information required for each patient visit including diagnostic images, labs and required screenings
  • Assists other providers and care teams in women’s health, pediatrics and general medicine departments as needed

Clinical Administration

  • Utilizes electronic health records to order, process and document clinical treatment plans for patient as directed by the provider
  • Conveys information to patients via telephone or email under the direction of a provider or Registered Nurse
  • Provides patient with requested documents after review to ensure forms are complete, accurate and executed by the provider
  • Completes ongoing/annual training for position compliance

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

  • High School diploma or GED required
  • Valid Medical Assistant Certificate from an accredited program required
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment. These courses must follow AHA guidelines, but may be completed through approved online providers such as ProMed or other equivalent programs that meet recognized BLS standards. 
  • One year of medical assistant experience preferred
  • Valid CA driver license and proof of auto insurance required

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

  • Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Arabic) highly preferred
  • Familiarity with medical procedures and terminology
  • Proficiency with electronic health records system experience preferred
  • Intermediate computer and data entry skills
  • Must use sound judgment to anticipate needs of patients and providers
  • Flexibility with changing priorities and time sensitive deadlines
  • Use emotional and cultural intelligence to provide appropriate communication and patient care
  • Exemplify compassion to patients and team members
  • Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
  • Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift/carry 15 lbs/weight
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time

Pay range: $24.95 to $34.93 per hour, depending on experience.

Note: This Float Medical Assistant role will include an additional $2.00 per hour float differential on top of the standard Medical Assistant pay rate.

Compensation Disclosure: The posted salary range reflects the designated pay grade for this position. While this range represents the broader classification of the role, actual compensation will be based on several factors, including but not limited to: the candidate’s overall knowledge, skills, and experience, market data and industry benchmarks, internal equity within the organization, Budgetary considerations and organizational needs. As a result, placement within the range is not guaranteed, and the full pay grade range may not be utilized.


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