E-3 Visa Clinical Assistant Jobs
Clinical Assistant roles in U.S. hospitals and outpatient clinics qualify as E-3 specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a health science or related field. Australian-trained clinical assistants can secure E-3 visa sponsorship without competing in the H-1B lottery, and the visa renews in two-year increments with no cap.
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Get Access To All JobsWHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
Works under the direction of an Investigator(s) with general supervision, to provide ongoing data management for local and national research studies and may coordinate observational (non-treatment/treatment) trials/studies. May provide supporting role for more complex studies under the direction of the PI, Clinical Research Coordinator and/or Clinical Research Lead.
Works under the direction of Investigators and the Research program manager with limited supervision to coordinate clinical research projects. The position primarily coordinates patient participation, research visits, conduct data management and ensures the quality control of clinical research data is support of multiple drug, device or biorepository complex research studies in Pulmonary hypertension, Interstitial lung diseases, Lung transplant, Interventional Pulmonology and COPD.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
Education
- High School Diploma or
- Associate's Degree in medical or science related field or
- Bachelor's Degree medical or science related field and no prior experience
Experience
- 2 years experience with High School Diploma or
- 1 year experience with Associate's Degree
Preferred
Licenses and Certifications
- (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT may be required based on affiliate location requirements.
- (CPRAED) CPR AED may be required based on affiliate location requirements.
JOB DUTIES
- Understands visit schedules, criteria and protocol requirements for low complexity trials (e.g., questionnaire, data registry, scripted); schedules research visits.
- Assists research staff by completing research protocol related tasks.
- Reviews and abstracts information from medical records including eligibility criteria.
- Enters data into case report forms or other data collection system based on research study. Assists with maintenance of study level documentation.
- Assists with data queries and possible edits for accuracy.
- Compiles data for regulatory requirements and/or deadlines for local or sponsor submissions.
- Maintains existing databases and ensures data integrity.
- Performs QA/QC clinical analysis and data checks using various databases based on trial.
- Assists with preparing annual reports and/or modifications to institutional review board (IRB). This may include reportable events (UPIRSO).
- Assist and prepare research records for formal sponsor audits or internal audits.
- Recruits and enrolls patients in research study that may include consenting patients after training and with supervision.
- With adequate training and supervision, assists with participant screening and recruitment for more complex trials.
- Conducts and documents consent for participants in studies. Assists with the development of consent plans and documents for participants.
- Identifies incomplete, inaccurate, or missing data for more complex studies and works with lead coordinator to correct errors.
- Assists with ordering and maintaining research supplies following university/department procedures, ensuring that equipment is in good working order.
- With adequate training and supervision, assists with collecting and processing specimens following established procedures/protocols.
- Assists in preparing studies for closeout, (e.g. packing files, documenting files for storage, shipping extra supplies back to sponsor).
- With adequate training/credentialing and supervision, performs study procedures such as phlebotomy, vital signs, and EKG's needed for research study. Based on research study, other procedures/equipment/services may be required.
- May perform patient care (basic skills) under the direction of PI following scope of work document.
- Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
Works under the direction of an Investigator(s) with general supervision, to provide ongoing data management for local and national research studies and may coordinate observational (non-treatment/treatment) trials/studies. May provide supporting role for more complex studies under the direction of the PI, Clinical Research Coordinator and/or Clinical Research Lead.
Works under the direction of Investigators and the Research program manager with limited supervision to coordinate clinical research projects. The position primarily coordinates patient participation, research visits, conduct data management and ensures the quality control of clinical research data is support of multiple drug, device or biorepository complex research studies in Pulmonary hypertension, Interstitial lung diseases, Lung transplant, Interventional Pulmonology and COPD.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
Education
- High School Diploma or
- Associate's Degree in medical or science related field or
- Bachelor's Degree medical or science related field and no prior experience
Experience
- 2 years experience with High School Diploma or
- 1 year experience with Associate's Degree
Preferred
Licenses and Certifications
- (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT may be required based on affiliate location requirements.
- (CPRAED) CPR AED may be required based on affiliate location requirements.
JOB DUTIES
- Understands visit schedules, criteria and protocol requirements for low complexity trials (e.g., questionnaire, data registry, scripted); schedules research visits.
- Assists research staff by completing research protocol related tasks.
- Reviews and abstracts information from medical records including eligibility criteria.
- Enters data into case report forms or other data collection system based on research study. Assists with maintenance of study level documentation.
- Assists with data queries and possible edits for accuracy.
- Compiles data for regulatory requirements and/or deadlines for local or sponsor submissions.
- Maintains existing databases and ensures data integrity.
- Performs QA/QC clinical analysis and data checks using various databases based on trial.
- Assists with preparing annual reports and/or modifications to institutional review board (IRB). This may include reportable events (UPIRSO).
- Assist and prepare research records for formal sponsor audits or internal audits.
- Recruits and enrolls patients in research study that may include consenting patients after training and with supervision.
- With adequate training and supervision, assists with participant screening and recruitment for more complex trials.
- Conducts and documents consent for participants in studies. Assists with the development of consent plans and documents for participants.
- Identifies incomplete, inaccurate, or missing data for more complex studies and works with lead coordinator to correct errors.
- Assists with ordering and maintaining research supplies following university/department procedures, ensuring that equipment is in good working order.
- With adequate training and supervision, assists with collecting and processing specimens following established procedures/protocols.
- Assists in preparing studies for closeout, (e.g. packing files, documenting files for storage, shipping extra supplies back to sponsor).
- With adequate training/credentialing and supervision, performs study procedures such as phlebotomy, vital signs, and EKG's needed for research study. Based on research study, other procedures/equipment/services may be required.
- May perform patient care (basic skills) under the direction of PI following scope of work document.
- Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Clinical Assistant
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires the Clinical Assistant role to normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific field. If your Australian degree is in health science, allied health, or biomedical science, confirm it maps to the job description before applying.
Target healthcare systems with LCA filing history
Large hospital networks and university health systems file LCAs regularly and have HR teams familiar with the process. Search DOL's Foreign Labor Application Gateway to identify employers who have certified LCAs for clinical roles in your target city.
Find E-3 sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to identify employers actively sponsoring clinical roles and manage your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end, from offer letter through consulate appointment.
Address your three-year Australian degree proactively
Australian bachelor's degrees run three years, not four. USCIS generally accepts them as equivalent, but your employer's HR team may flag the difference. A credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator removes that objection before the LCA is filed.
Negotiate LCA filing into your offer timeline
Your employer must file and receive a certified LCA from DOL before your consulate appointment. DOL targets seven business days for LCA certification. Build that window into your start date discussion so your offer letter reflects a realistic timeline.
Prepare for nonimmigrant intent questions at your interview
The E-3 is a nonimmigrant visa, so consular officers will assess ties to Australia. Prepare specific, factual answers about your plans after your assignment ends. Property, family, and professional registrations in Australia all support your case.
E-3 Visa Clinical Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Clinical Assistant jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Clinical Assistant roles at U.S. employers who have active E-3 sponsorship history. Standard job boards rarely filter by visa type, which means you spend time on roles where sponsorship is uncertain. Searching through Migrate Mate lets you focus on employers already set up to file the LCA and support your consulate application.
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 Clinical Assistant role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It depends on how the role is defined. USCIS requires the position to normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Clinical Assistant roles tied to health science, allied health, or clinical research generally qualify. Roles framed as administrative or support positions requiring any bachelor's degree are harder to support. The job description your employer provides matters more than the title.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Clinical Assistant roles?
The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so you can apply at any point in the year and start work once your visa is approved. H-1B registrations are entered into a lottery each March, and selection is not guaranteed. For Australian clinical professionals, the E-3 is the more direct path, with the same specialty occupation requirements but without the lottery risk.
Can I change Clinical Assistant employers after starting on an E-3?
Yes, but you need a new LCA certified by DOL and a new visa or change of status before you start with the new employer. Unlike H-1B portability, the E-3 does not allow you to begin working for a new employer while paperwork is pending. Plan your transition timeline around the LCA certification window, which typically runs seven business days.