E-3 Visa Certified Medical Assistant Jobs
Certified Medical Assistant jobs in the U.S. are a strong fit for the E-3 visa, which requires a relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent and employer sponsorship. Australian CMAs bringing clinical documentation, patient care, and multi-specialty experience can target ambulatory care clinics, hospital outpatient departments, and integrated health systems across the country.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Gulf Breeze, FL
Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Medical Group Tiger Point
Schedule: Day | Full time | Monday - Friday
What You Will Do:
- Welcoming and interviewing patients, accurately measuring and documenting vital signs, and preparing examination rooms to ensure a smooth, comfortable visit.
- Assisting with treatments as directed and supervised by the providers.
- Performing select clinical duties and providing essential administrative support, including managing patient records, answering calls, and handling necessary charting.
- Documenting provider-patient encounters, meticulously listing diagnoses, symptoms, follow-up instructions, and prescriptions.
- Transcribing patient orders for lab work, testing, and medications.
What You Will Need:
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Medical Assistant obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education:
- High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
- Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
Additional Preferences:
- One year of experience.
Why Join Our Team:
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
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Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
Benefits:
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Various health insurance options & wellness plans
- Retirement benefits including employer match plans
- Long-term & short-term disability
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Parental leave & adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Ways to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
Location: Gulf Breeze, FL
Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Medical Group Tiger Point
Schedule: Day | Full time | Monday - Friday
What You Will Do:
- Welcoming and interviewing patients, accurately measuring and documenting vital signs, and preparing examination rooms to ensure a smooth, comfortable visit.
- Assisting with treatments as directed and supervised by the providers.
- Performing select clinical duties and providing essential administrative support, including managing patient records, answering calls, and handling necessary charting.
- Documenting provider-patient encounters, meticulously listing diagnoses, symptoms, follow-up instructions, and prescriptions.
- Transcribing patient orders for lab work, testing, and medications.
What You Will Need:
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Medical Assistant obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education:
- High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
- Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
Additional Preferences:
- One year of experience.
Why Join Our Team:
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-Verify statement
Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
Benefits:
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Various health insurance options & wellness plans
- Retirement benefits including employer match plans
- Long-term & short-term disability
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Parental leave & adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Ways to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Certified Medical Assistant
Verify your credential equivalency before applying
Australian Certificate III or IV in Health Services Assistance may not satisfy the E-3 visa specialty occupation requirement on its own. Get a credential evaluation confirming your qualification is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's-level standard before approaching employers.
Target employers with established LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data for certified LCA filings under the Medical Assistant SOC code. Employers with prior filings already understand the sponsorship process and are far less likely to withdraw an offer mid-application.
Flag E-3 eligibility early in recruiter conversations
Many U.S. healthcare recruiters assume Australian applicants need H-1B visa sponsorship and assume that means a lottery. Clarifying upfront that the E-3 has no annual cap and no lottery removes a common objection before it stalls your application.
Use Migrate Mate to match with sponsoring employers
Certified Medical Assistant roles with active E-3 sponsorship aren't consistently flagged on general job boards. Migrate Mate surfaces roles from employers already set up to sponsor E-3 visas, reducing the time you spend filtering out non-viable listings.
Confirm your employer files an LCA before accepting
The LCA must be certified by the DOL before your visa application can proceed. Once you have a verbal offer, ask the hiring manager directly whether they've filed an LCA before or if they'll be using Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to manage the process.
Prepare your specialty occupation documentation in advance
E-3 consular officers occasionally scrutinize whether CMA roles genuinely require a degree. Have your job offer letter, credential evaluation, and a brief written explanation of how your Australian qualification maps to the specialty occupation standard ready before your interview.
E-3 Visa Certified Medical Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Certified Medical Assistant jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the recommended starting point. It filters roles by employers already prepared to sponsor E-3 visas, which saves you from chasing listings where sponsorship isn't on offer. Standard job boards rarely flag E-3 sponsorship separately, so most Australian CMAs waste time on roles that won't proceed past the interview stage.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Certified Medical Assistant role qualify as a specialty occupation under the E-3?
It can, but the role description matters significantly. A CMA position that requires a relevant degree in health sciences or a formally evaluated equivalent will generally satisfy the specialty occupation standard. Roles where the employer lists a degree as preferred rather than required are more likely to face scrutiny at the consulate. Ask the hiring manager to confirm the degree requirement is listed as mandatory in the official job description before you proceed.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Certified Medical Assistant roles in the U.S.?
The E-3 is substantially more practical for Australian CMAs. The H-1B is subject to an annual lottery with a selection rate well below 50%, meaning most applicants are rejected before the visa is even reviewed. The E-3 has no cap, no lottery, and no randomness. If your employer files the LCA and your qualifications hold up at the consulate, approval follows from eligibility, not luck.
Can I switch CMA employers after arriving in the U.S. on an E-3?
Yes, but you can't simply transfer your E-3 to the new employer. Each new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa reflecting the updated role and employer. If you're changing employers while already in the U.S., you can begin work for the new employer once the new LCA is certified and a new visa is issued, either through consular processing or a border crossing.