Medical Assistant Jobs at Quest Diagnostics with Visa Sponsorship
Quest Diagnostics hires Medical Assistants across its patient service centers and clinical labs nationwide, sponsoring a range of visa types for qualified candidates. If you're on OPT, an H-1B holder, or pursuing permanent residence, Quest has a documented track record of supporting work authorization for this role.
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Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Phlebotomist/Medical Assistant, where your skills will directly impact patient care and clinical efficiency. In this vital role, you will perform blood draws, specimen collection, and processing while providing compassionate patient service. Your expertise in laboratory procedures and techniques will support accurate diagnostics and contribute to the overall health and well-being of our patients. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your clinical skills in a fast-paced, supportive environment dedicated to excellence.
Responsibilities
- Collect blood samples through venipuncture and skin puncture using proper aseptic techniques to ensure specimen integrity.
- Prepare and process laboratory specimens accurately for analysis, adhering to established protocols.
- Measure and record vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration to assist clinicians in patient assessments.
- Assist healthcare providers with patient care activities, including explaining procedures and ensuring patient comfort throughout visits.
- Maintain a clean and organized clinical environment by following infection control practices and laboratory safety standards.
- Utilize your knowledge of physiology, anatomy, and medical terminology to support diagnostic processes and patient interactions.
- Document all procedures meticulously in patient records, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.
Requirements
- Proven experience in laboratory procedures, techniques, or clinical laboratory settings.
- Strong knowledge of phlebotomy, venipuncture, blood sampling, and specimen handling.
- Familiarity with patient service principles and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.
- Demonstrated understanding of vital signs measurement and aseptic techniques.
- Prior hospital or healthcare facility experience is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and laboratory safety standards.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail. Join us if you’re passionate about delivering exceptional patient care through precise laboratory work and compassionate service! This is a paid opportunity designed for motivated individuals eager to grow their clinical expertise while making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.
Pay
$31.14 per hour
Application Question(s)
- Monday through Friday 6am-5pm
- Licensed phlebotomist in California
- Fine with float?
- Three years phlebotomy experience required, inclusive of pediatric, geriatric and capillary collections.
Work Location
In person
Job Summary
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Phlebotomist/Medical Assistant, where your skills will directly impact patient care and clinical efficiency. In this vital role, you will perform blood draws, specimen collection, and processing while providing compassionate patient service. Your expertise in laboratory procedures and techniques will support accurate diagnostics and contribute to the overall health and well-being of our patients. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your clinical skills in a fast-paced, supportive environment dedicated to excellence.
Responsibilities
- Collect blood samples through venipuncture and skin puncture using proper aseptic techniques to ensure specimen integrity.
- Prepare and process laboratory specimens accurately for analysis, adhering to established protocols.
- Measure and record vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration to assist clinicians in patient assessments.
- Assist healthcare providers with patient care activities, including explaining procedures and ensuring patient comfort throughout visits.
- Maintain a clean and organized clinical environment by following infection control practices and laboratory safety standards.
- Utilize your knowledge of physiology, anatomy, and medical terminology to support diagnostic processes and patient interactions.
- Document all procedures meticulously in patient records, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.
Requirements
- Proven experience in laboratory procedures, techniques, or clinical laboratory settings.
- Strong knowledge of phlebotomy, venipuncture, blood sampling, and specimen handling.
- Familiarity with patient service principles and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.
- Demonstrated understanding of vital signs measurement and aseptic techniques.
- Prior hospital or healthcare facility experience is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and laboratory safety standards.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail. Join us if you’re passionate about delivering exceptional patient care through precise laboratory work and compassionate service! This is a paid opportunity designed for motivated individuals eager to grow their clinical expertise while making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.
Pay
$31.14 per hour
Application Question(s)
- Monday through Friday 6am-5pm
- Licensed phlebotomist in California
- Fine with float?
- Three years phlebotomy experience required, inclusive of pediatric, geriatric and capillary collections.
Work Location
In person
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Certify your credentials before applying
Quest Diagnostics expects Medical Assistants to hold a recognized certification such as CMA or RMA before sponsorship conversations begin. Having your credential verified and ready signals you're hire-ready, not a future project.
Target patient service center openings specifically
Quest's sponsorship activity for Medical Assistants concentrates in its patient service center network, not corporate or lab-only roles. Filter your search to PSC-listed positions, where phlebotomy and clinical support duties align with the visa-eligible specialty occupation definition.
Use OPT to get your foot in the door
F-1 OPT gives you up to 12 months of work authorization, and STEM OPT extensions don't apply here. Starting on OPT lets Quest evaluate you before committing to H-1B sponsorship, which is the most common transition path for international Medical Assistants in this industry.
Clarify sponsorship intent during the offer stage
Don't wait for onboarding to ask about visa support. When you receive an offer for a Medical Assistant role, ask directly whether the position is designated as sponsorship-eligible and which immigration counsel Quest's HR team uses for the filing process.
Find open Medical Assistant roles on Migrate Mate
Searching broadly wastes time on roles with no sponsorship history. Use Migrate Mate to filter Quest Diagnostics Medical Assistant openings by visa type so you're only applying to positions where sponsorship has been used for this exact role.
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Find Medical Assistant at Quest Diagnostics JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Quest Diagnostics sponsor H-1B visas for Medical Assistants?
Yes, Quest Diagnostics sponsors H-1B visas for Medical Assistant roles. Sponsorship is most common for candidates who have already demonstrated performance at Quest, often transitioning from F-1 OPT. Because the H-1B requires the position to qualify as a specialty occupation, your application should emphasize clinical credentialing and the degree-level requirements tied to the role.
How do I apply for Medical Assistant jobs at Quest Diagnostics?
Apply through Quest Diagnostics' careers portal, filtering by Medical Assistant and your preferred location. Listings that include visa sponsorship language are the ones worth prioritizing. You can also browse verified sponsorship-eligible openings at Quest on Migrate Mate, which surfaces only roles where international candidates have a realistic path to work authorization.
Which visa types does Quest Diagnostics commonly use for Medical Assistant roles?
Quest sponsors H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, TN, EB-2, and EB-3 for Medical Assistant positions. F-1 OPT is the most accessible entry point for recent graduates. TN works for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying clinical roles. EB-2 and EB-3 are used for candidates pursuing permanent residence, requiring PERM labor certification through DOL before USCIS adjudicates the immigrant petition.
What qualifications does Quest Diagnostics expect for Medical Assistant roles?
Quest typically requires a formal Medical Assistant diploma or associate degree from an accredited program, plus a recognized certification such as CMA, RMA, or CCMA. Phlebotomy competency is expected for most patient service center roles. Prior clinical externship hours and Electronic Health Record experience strengthen your candidacy, particularly when sponsorship is involved and Quest needs to demonstrate the position requires specialized qualifications.
How do I time my visa application around a Medical Assistant offer from Quest?
If you're on F-1 OPT, confirm your OPT end date before your start date so there's no gap in authorization. For H-1B cap-subject petitions, Quest must file by April 1 for an October 1 start, meaning offers often need to be in place several months earlier. TN status can be obtained at the border for eligible nationals and doesn't require advance USCIS filing, making it a faster option for qualifying candidates.
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