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As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for medical assistant job in California is $19.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $21.59 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectMedical Assistant JobCertified Nursing Assistant
CertificationsMedical Assistant Certification (CMA or RMA)Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA)
Work EnvironmentClinics, outpatient settings, doctor's officesHospitals, long-term care facilities, nursing homes
Job DutiesAdministrative tasks, patient exams, basic clinical proceduresAssisting with daily patient care, basic nursing tasks
Industry UsageHealthcare clinics, outpatient servicesLong-term patient care, hospitals

Medical Assistant Jobs and Certified Nursing Assistants both work in healthcare settings but have different roles. Medical Assistants typically handle administrative and clinical tasks in outpatient clinics, while CNAs focus on direct patient care in hospitals and long-term care. Certifications and work environments are key differences, but both roles are essential in healthcare delivery.

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Infographic showing various Medical Assistant Job job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,828 per year, or $19.6 per hour.

Medical Assistant

San Jose, CA • On-site

Silicon Valley Medical Development
Health Care and Social Assistance • 201 - 500 employees
Learn more about Silicon Valley Medical Developmentexternal

$30.45/hr

Temporary

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

El Camino Health Medical Network is currently seeking a talented Temporary Medical Assistant to join our growing healthcare team!

Pay: $30.45/ hour

Location: San Jose 

Schedule: 8:00am-5:00pm 

El Camino Health Medical Network is recruiting full-time Medical Assistants for our El Camino Health Primary Care and Multi-Specialty Care outpatient practices located in Santa Clara County.
The Medical Assistant (MA) works under the direction of licensed medical providers; performs patient care and clerical duties to assist with implementing the plan of care, and contributes to the overall patient experience and satisfaction. Responsibilities include:  review and preparation of patient charts, rooming patients, taking and recording vital signs, performing EKG’s, and collecting specimens. Additionally, the MA will update the EPIC electronic medical record (EMR) with patients’ information, answer telephone calls and schedule appointments. 
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program
  • Two (2) years of experience in an ambulatory care/outpatient clinic environment preferred
  • Current certification as a Medical Assistant from the following is preferred:
    • AAMA – American Association of Medical Assistants
    • CCBMA – California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants
    • AMT – American Medical Technologists Certification as a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
  • Current CPR certification
  • Experience working with an EMR (Epic) preferred
 

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