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539762
WORK TYPE:
Staff Full-Time
LOCATION:
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
CATEGORIES:
Veteran's Preference Eligible, Health Care Administration/Support, Medicine/Physicians
DEPARTMENT:
35010800 - SH-NURSING STAFF
CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Certified Medical Assistant
CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Successful completion of the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam offered by an appropriate accredited institute. Appropriate institutes include the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), the American Medical Technologists (AMT), the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), and the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA).
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Opportunity
The Student Health Care Center at the University of Florida is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) for its ambulatory clinic. The CMA will assist health care professionals in the examination and treatment of ambulatory patients, such as preparation of the patient and environment for treatment, knowledge of conducting basic laboratory and electrocardiogram tests, care of the patient post-treatment functions. They will perform Point-of-Care testing as directed and will be responsible for general cleanliness of desks, counters, examination tables, equipment, and for ensuring appropriate cleaning, packaging (wrapping) and sterilization of surgical instruments. The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) will assist the team RNs with patient care, obtaining vital signs, visual screening, heights and weights, peak flow readings and other objective data as appropriate for incoming patients and will assist clinicians with special procedures and examinations.
Clinical Support Duties:
- Performs CMA duties under the direct supervision of the Team RN and responsibility of a Physician
- Standards Universal Precautions
- Defers all medical questions to the RNs and/or medical providers.
- Check Daily Temperature logs.
- Order, stock, and maintain inventory of routine supplies and special items needed for the exam and procedure rooms, patient care and assure update of sterile supplies.
- Apply infection control guidelines in the clinic setting.
- Application of age specific care to clinical practice.
- Emergency equipment use clinic-specific emergency response plan
- Assist in exams
- Clean/sterilize equipment and exam rooms
- Basic patient instructions per provider approved handouts
- Telephone messaging
- Alerts Team RNs or providers of any abnormal findings.
- Performs point-of-care tests as requested.
- Assists providers with procedures (minor surgery/pelvic exams).
- Assists RNs with observation of patients.
- Responsible for cleaning clinic area including counter tops, desks, exam tables, etc.
- Responsible for autoclaving and wrapping instruments as needed.
- Responsible for picking up clean linens and returning dirty linens for cleaning weekly from clinic area.
- Order supplies from Central Supply and Pharmacy as needed.
- Assist in training new CMAs.
- Wear PPE (personal protective equipment) as appropriate, such as an N95 with level 2 surgical mask over, gown, gloves, goggles or face shield.
- Clean and disinfect exam rooms after each patient visit per SHCC policy/guidelines. PPE must be worn during this process. This includes everything that touches the patient: (surfaces, exam tables, BP cuff, Otoscope & Ophthalmoscope, Thermometers, Pt. chair etc., before bringing another patient to the room or area of screening.
- Performs point-of-care tests as requested
- Performs blood drawn requested by providers.
- Performs and collects specimens for Drive-by patients.
Medication Administration:
- Pend and call in prescriptions
- Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
- Explain treatment procedures, medications diets, or physician’s instructions to patients.
- Medication administration which may include the following (except IV):
- Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
- Non-vaccine IM & SC injections (No dose calculations allowed)
- Immunizations
- Oral medications-simple dose calculations allowed
- TST (PPD) administration and reading of result
- Eye Drops
- Nebulizer Treatment
Procedures:
- Sterile dressings
- Sterile technique
- Phlebotomy – routine, clinic specific
- Remove sutures/staples
- Specimen collection and processing
- Ear Irrigations
Other duties:
- Responsible for routinely re-stocking exam rooms, cleaning exam rooms including desks, exam tables, and counters, and keeping rooms neat throughout the day. Assists with ordering supplies and equipment and restocking reserves as needed
- Performs EKG's in Radiology department during athlete's physical exams PRN
- Responsible for cleaning, wrapping and autoclaving instruments as needed, and participating in cleaning and maintaining the autoclave and autoclave room as per OSHA
- Expected to huddle daily with RN, Physicians, and staff to anticipate and plan the Team’s needs; communicates with co-workers in a respectful and courteous manner
- Rotates to other areas of the SHCC, provides Break Week coverage in SMAC Team and performs other tasks as assigned. Attends and participates in the HST / MA staff monthly meeting.
Typical Schedule:
- Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm OR weekdays adjusted per FTE needs
- 40 hours/week
- Hours and days can vary according to SHCC’s needs
- Provides coverage for weekends and other clinical areas as assigned
About the Student Health Care Center (SHCC)
The mission of the SHCC is to help every student achieve optimal health in pursuing personal and academic success.
Our vision is to be the preferred healthcare provider for University of Florida students as a nationally recognized leader in the collegiate health specialty.
The SHCC is fully accredited by the AAAHC and is located in a state-of-the-art WELL-certified building on UF’s campus. Medical services offered at the SHCC include primary care, sports medicine, urgent care, gynecology, psychiatry, allergy/immunization clinic, and travel medicine. Radiology, pharmacy, lab, and physical therapy are also on site.
About the University of Florida
UF is one of the nation’s top universities and a dynamic and rewarding place to work. UF is in Gainesville, one of Florida’s most livable cities. Known for its natural attractions (wetlands, forests, springs, wildlife) and cultural offerings (music, theater, visual arts, and historic districts), the area also is gaining a reputation as a thriving hub for high-tech start-ups, as well as invention and research collaborations. We are excited about what’s happening here and know you will want to be a part of it.
The City of Gainesville
The Guide to Greater Gainesville shares all that you need to learn about the Heart of Florida, including neighborhood and city information, schools and zoning, culture and leisure, sports and fitness, healthcare and much more.
EXPECTED SALARY:
$19.85 - $21.13 per hour
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Successful completion of the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam offered by an appropriate accredited institute. Appropriate institutes include the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), the American Medical Technologists (AMT), the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), and the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA).
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) with at least one-year experience.
- BLS/CPR Certificate
PREFERRED:
- A high school diploma and one year of appropriate experience.
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) licensure may be used in lieu CMA certification in special circumstances.
- One year of appropriate experience
- Knowledge of patient care.
- Knowledge of basic computer skills.
- Knowledge of sterile technique mandatory.
- Knowledge of services functions, policies and confidentiality procedures.
- Knowledge of phlebotomy.
- Knowledge of splits, braces, casting, and other equipment used in clinic.
- Skilled in basic math.
- Skills to perform CPR.
- Skills to maintain patient care equipment in operational order.
- Ability to communicate efficiently in writing and verbally.
- Ability to interact with patients.
- Ability to take vital signs (e.g. TPR, Blood Pressure, visual acuity, peak flow meters, height and weight).
- Ability to draw blood.
- Ability to give equipment instructions to patients.
- Ability to perform point of care lab tests and run quality controls.
- Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume, and a list of at least 3 references.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
This position is eligible for Veteran’s preference. If you are claiming Veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.
HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED: Yes
ADVERTISED:
30 Apr 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
25 May 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
JOB NO:
539762
WORK TYPE:
Staff Full-Time
LOCATION:
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
CATEGORIES:
Veteran's Preference Eligible, Health Care Administration/Support, Medicine/Physicians
DEPARTMENT:
35010800 - SH-NURSING STAFF
CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Certified Medical Assistant
CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Successful completion of the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam offered by an appropriate accredited institute. Appropriate institutes include the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), the American Medical Technologists (AMT), the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), and the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA).
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Opportunity
The Student Health Care Center at the University of Florida is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) for its ambulatory clinic. The CMA will assist health care professionals in the examination and treatment of ambulatory patients, such as preparation of the patient and environment for treatment, knowledge of conducting basic laboratory and electrocardiogram tests, care of the patient post-treatment functions. They will perform Point-of-Care testing as directed and will be responsible for general cleanliness of desks, counters, examination tables, equipment, and for ensuring appropriate cleaning, packaging (wrapping) and sterilization of surgical instruments. The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) will assist the team RNs with patient care, obtaining vital signs, visual screening, heights and weights, peak flow readings and other objective data as appropriate for incoming patients and will assist clinicians with special procedures and examinations.
Clinical Support Duties:
- Performs CMA duties under the direct supervision of the Team RN and responsibility of a Physician
- Standards Universal Precautions
- Defers all medical questions to the RNs and/or medical providers.
- Check Daily Temperature logs.
- Order, stock, and maintain inventory of routine supplies and special items needed for the exam and procedure rooms, patient care and assure update of sterile supplies.
- Apply infection control guidelines in the clinic setting.
- Application of age specific care to clinical practice.
- Emergency equipment use clinic-specific emergency response plan
- Assist in exams
- Clean/sterilize equipment and exam rooms
- Basic patient instructions per provider approved handouts
- Telephone messaging
- Alerts Team RNs or providers of any abnormal findings.
- Performs point-of-care tests as requested.
- Assists providers with procedures (minor surgery/pelvic exams).
- Assists RNs with observation of patients.
- Responsible for cleaning clinic area including counter tops, desks, exam tables, etc.
- Responsible for autoclaving and wrapping instruments as needed.
- Responsible for picking up clean linens and returning dirty linens for cleaning weekly from clinic area.
- Order supplies from Central Supply and Pharmacy as needed.
- Assist in training new CMAs.
- Wear PPE (personal protective equipment) as appropriate, such as an N95 with level 2 surgical mask over, gown, gloves, goggles or face shield.
- Clean and disinfect exam rooms after each patient visit per SHCC policy/guidelines. PPE must be worn during this process. This includes everything that touches the patient: (surfaces, exam tables, BP cuff, Otoscope & Ophthalmoscope, Thermometers, Pt. chair etc., before bringing another patient to the room or area of screening.
- Performs point-of-care tests as requested
- Performs blood drawn requested by providers.
- Performs and collects specimens for Drive-by patients.
Medication Administration:
- Pend and call in prescriptions
- Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
- Explain treatment procedures, medications diets, or physician’s instructions to patients.
- Medication administration which may include the following (except IV):
- Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
- Non-vaccine IM & SC injections (No dose calculations allowed)
- Immunizations
- Oral medications-simple dose calculations allowed
- TST (PPD) administration and reading of result
- Eye Drops
- Nebulizer Treatment
Procedures:
- Sterile dressings
- Sterile technique
- Phlebotomy – routine, clinic specific
- Remove sutures/staples
- Specimen collection and processing
- Ear Irrigations
Other duties:
- Responsible for routinely re-stocking exam rooms, cleaning exam rooms including desks, exam tables, and counters, and keeping rooms neat throughout the day. Assists with ordering supplies and equipment and restocking reserves as needed
- Performs EKG's in Radiology department during athlete's physical exams PRN
- Responsible for cleaning, wrapping and autoclaving instruments as needed, and participating in cleaning and maintaining the autoclave and autoclave room as per OSHA
- Expected to huddle daily with RN, Physicians, and staff to anticipate and plan the Team’s needs; communicates with co-workers in a respectful and courteous manner
- Rotates to other areas of the SHCC, provides Break Week coverage in SMAC Team and performs other tasks as assigned. Attends and participates in the HST / MA staff monthly meeting.
Typical Schedule:
- Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm OR weekdays adjusted per FTE needs
- 40 hours/week
- Hours and days can vary according to SHCC’s needs
- Provides coverage for weekends and other clinical areas as assigned
About the Student Health Care Center (SHCC)
The mission of the SHCC is to help every student achieve optimal health in pursuing personal and academic success.
Our vision is to be the preferred healthcare provider for University of Florida students as a nationally recognized leader in the collegiate health specialty.
The SHCC is fully accredited by the AAAHC and is located in a state-of-the-art WELL-certified building on UF’s campus. Medical services offered at the SHCC include primary care, sports medicine, urgent care, gynecology, psychiatry, allergy/immunization clinic, and travel medicine. Radiology, pharmacy, lab, and physical therapy are also on site.
About the University of Florida
UF is one of the nation’s top universities and a dynamic and rewarding place to work. UF is in Gainesville, one of Florida’s most livable cities. Known for its natural attractions (wetlands, forests, springs, wildlife) and cultural offerings (music, theater, visual arts, and historic districts), the area also is gaining a reputation as a thriving hub for high-tech start-ups, as well as invention and research collaborations. We are excited about what’s happening here and know you will want to be a part of it.
The City of Gainesville
The Guide to Greater Gainesville shares all that you need to learn about the Heart of Florida, including neighborhood and city information, schools and zoning, culture and leisure, sports and fitness, healthcare and much more.
EXPECTED SALARY:
$19.85 - $21.13 per hour
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Successful completion of the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam offered by an appropriate accredited institute. Appropriate institutes include the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), the American Medical Technologists (AMT), the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), and the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA).
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) with at least one-year experience.
- BLS/CPR Certificate
PREFERRED:
- A high school diploma and one year of appropriate experience.
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) licensure may be used in lieu CMA certification in special circumstances.
- One year of appropriate experience
- Knowledge of patient care.
- Knowledge of basic computer skills.
- Knowledge of sterile technique mandatory.
- Knowledge of services functions, policies and confidentiality procedures.
- Knowledge of phlebotomy.
- Knowledge of splits, braces, casting, and other equipment used in clinic.
- Skilled in basic math.
- Skills to perform CPR.
- Skills to maintain patient care equipment in operational order.
- Ability to communicate efficiently in writing and verbally.
- Ability to interact with patients.
- Ability to take vital signs (e.g. TPR, Blood Pressure, visual acuity, peak flow meters, height and weight).
- Ability to draw blood.
- Ability to give equipment instructions to patients.
- Ability to perform point of care lab tests and run quality controls.
- Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume, and a list of at least 3 references.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
This position is eligible for Veteran’s preference. If you are claiming Veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.
HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED: Yes
ADVERTISED:
30 Apr 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
25 May 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Certified Medical Assistant
Match your credentials to PERM requirements
Before applying, confirm your foreign medical assistant diploma or certification maps to U.S.-recognized credentials like the CMA (AAMA) or RMA. PERM requires the employer to document that your qualifications meet the minimum requirements listed in the job posting.
Target health systems with E-Verify enrollment
Hospitals and outpatient clinics enrolled in E-Verify have already built compliance infrastructure, making PERM sponsorship a smaller operational lift for their HR teams. Prioritize these employers when researching certified medical assistant openings.
Use OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations
PERM requires your offered wage to meet the DOL prevailing wage for your job zone and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your target city before you receive an offer so you can recognize whether the employer's wage qualifies.
Find sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Searching for certified medical assistant roles with green card sponsorship history is faster when the data is pre-filtered. Migrate Mate surfaces employers who have filed PERM or I-140 petitions for this role, so you spend less time on dead ends.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 with your employer early
Most certified medical assistant roles qualify under EB-3 skilled worker, but candidates holding a bachelor's degree in a health science field may qualify for EB-2 advanced-degree sponsorship. Confirm which category applies before your employer begins recruitment for the PERM record.
Understand concurrent filing once I-140 is approved
Once your employer's I-140 petition is approved, you can file I-485 adjustment of status concurrently if a visa number is immediately available. For EB-3 applicants from most countries, this can significantly shorten the gap between approval and permanent residency.
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Find Certified Medical Assistant JobsCertified Medical Assistant Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a certified medical assistant role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most certified medical assistant positions qualify under EB-3 skilled worker, which requires at least two years of training or experience. Candidates who hold a U.S. bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in a health science discipline may qualify for EB-2 advanced-degree sponsorship if the employer is willing to document that the role requires an advanced degree.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B sponsorship is temporary and subject to annual cap lotteries, making it difficult to obtain for many clinical support roles. PERM-based EB-3 sponsorship leads to permanent residency and has no annual cap at the petition level. The PERM process does take longer overall, typically 18 to 36 months from labor certification through I-485 approval, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a two- or three-year work authorization period.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from the employer?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment process to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role before sponsoring you. They post the job, document applicant rejections with lawful reasons, then file an ETA-9089 application with DOL. Only after PERM is certified can they file the I-140 immigrant petition on your behalf with USCIS.
Where can I find certified medical assistant jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically to surface jobs with employment-based green card sponsorship history, filtered by role and employer. Searching by job title on Migrate Mate shows you which health systems and outpatient clinics have an active track record of filing PERM and I-140 petitions for certified medical assistant positions, saving you significant research time.
Can I switch employers after my I-140 is approved but before I get my green card?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules you can change to a same or similar occupation after your I-140 has been approved and your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days. For certified medical assistants, a comparable clinical support role at a different employer generally qualifies. Notify USCIS of the job change to preserve your priority date and adjustment of status filing.
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