CPT Medical Assistant Jobs
Medical Assistant roles qualify for CPT when your program explicitly includes clinical or healthcare administration fieldwork in the curriculum. Your DSO must authorize each position before you start, and the work must tie directly to your degree plan. Hands-on patient intake, vital signs, and EHR documentation all count as integral academic experience.
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Performs a variety of clinical department specific responsibilities and tasks in a training capacity.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs work assignments linked to clinical department projects/goals.
- Performs functions within scope of authority as defined by the manager.
- Organizes and prioritizes work assignments, raising questions and issues in a timely manner.
- Participates and collaborates with others on clinical projects as requested.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
High school diploma equivalency OR Enrolled in accredited program specific to discipline. No additional preferences.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Organization: Henry Ford Ascension Medical Group MI
- Department: HFMMG Physician Support Srvs
- Shift: Day Job
- Union Code: Not Applicable
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.
BENEFITS
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
INTRODUCTION
Performs a variety of clinical department specific responsibilities and tasks in a training capacity.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs work assignments linked to clinical department projects/goals.
- Performs functions within scope of authority as defined by the manager.
- Organizes and prioritizes work assignments, raising questions and issues in a timely manner.
- Participates and collaborates with others on clinical projects as requested.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
High school diploma equivalency OR Enrolled in accredited program specific to discipline. No additional preferences.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Organization: Henry Ford Ascension Medical Group MI
- Department: HFMMG Physician Support Srvs
- Shift: Day Job
- Union Code: Not Applicable
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.
BENEFITS
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
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Get Access To All JobsMedical Assistant CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Medical Assistant job qualify for CPT?
Yes, if your degree program includes a required clinical or healthcare practicum component and the Medical Assistant duties, such as patient intake, vital signs, EHR entry, or phlebotomy, are explicitly listed in your curriculum. Your DSO makes the final determination. If the job description focuses purely on administrative scheduling with no patient-facing clinical work, it may not satisfy the integral curriculum requirement.
Can I work as a Medical Assistant on CPT before completing my clinical coursework?
CPT must be authorized concurrently with or as a direct extension of your academic coursework, not before the related courses begin. Most programs require you to be enrolled in the corresponding clinical module during the CPT period. Starting a Medical Assistant placement before that coursework is active puts your F-1 status at risk, so confirm the timing with your DSO before accepting any offer.
How do I find Medical Assistant employers who understand CPT?
Search Migrate Mate for Medical Assistant roles and filter by employers with DOL sponsorship filing history. Larger hospital networks and multi-site urgent care groups tend to have HR teams experienced with F-1 work authorization. Community health centers that partner with nursing or allied health programs also hire CPT students regularly and often have a DSO contact on file.
What documents does an employer need to hire me on CPT?
Your employer needs your CPT-endorsed I-20, your passport, and your visa stamp for the I-9 verification process. The I-20 must list the specific employer name, job title, start date, and whether the authorization is part-time or full-time. Some employers also request a letter from your DSO confirming CPT eligibility. E-Verify employers will run your documents through the federal database within three business days of your start date.
Does CPT for a Medical Assistant role affect my future OPT?
Part-time CPT, under 20 hours per week, does not reduce your OPT eligibility regardless of how many months you accumulate. Full-time CPT of 12 months or more eliminates your OPT entirely. Many Medical Assistant positions are structured as part-time or variable-hour float roles, but you should confirm the expected weekly schedule in writing with HR and review the terms with your DSO before the authorization is issued.