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Clinical Medical Assistant roles qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, and select candidates with advanced credentials may qualify under EB-2. Employers file on your behalf, making job selection critical. Finding a clinic or health system with an active PERM history strengthens your path to permanent residency.
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Medical Group Practices
Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 87840
Summary - Medical Assistant:
The Medical Assistant (MA) role is assigned duties and responsibilities related to patient care and administrative support in a team-based environment while promoting a smooth flow of patients through the office. The Medical Assistant MA role functions under the license of the physician/advanced practice practitioner when performing clinical and other patient care responsibilities.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Education: High School diploma or GED preferred. Must meet one of the following requirements: Graduated from an accredited vocational institution or community college in Medical Assisting with 160 hours of clinical experience completed; or completion of an Adult Education Medical Assistant program and 6 months of clinical experience in a practice setting; or 1 year of clinical experience in a multi-provider practice setting (equivalent experience will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis).
- License/Certifications: Current AAMA, NHA, AMT, or NCCT certification required. (Prior to 5/01/25 MA IIs with 10 years MA experience and employed by MaineHealth as a MA in the most recent 5 years are exempt from certification requirement). Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date. A NH Med Tech License, or NH EMT and National Registry EMT license is required for those positions located in New Hampshire.
- Experience: Six months of experience as a Medical Assistant or one year as a MaineHealth Clinical Team Assistant.
We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.
The pay range for this position is $21.09 to $27.12 per hour.
Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).
In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.
If you have questions about this role, please contact jayne.conley@mainehealth.org
Summary - Clinical Team Assistant:
The Clinical Team Assistant (CTA) is responsible for performing daily patient service functions to support the clinical team in the delivery of patient care. The Clinical Team Assistant functions under the license of a provider when performing clinical and other patient care responsibilities.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Education: Student or graduate of an accredited vocational program, community college, or university in the field of health sciences that required clinical experience for advancement; or completion of an MA program that did not require a clinical externship; or completion of a healthcare vocational program with a patient facing component; or equivalent relevant clinical patient facing experience will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
- License/Certifications: Current BLS certification within one month of hire required.
- Experience: A minimum of three months patient facing clinical experience required.
- Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.
The pay range for this position is $20.27 to $24.36 per hour.
Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).
Hiring Scam Alert
MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.
Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statue: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.
Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.
Additional Information
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.
If you have questions about this role, please contact jayne.conley@mainehealth.org
Description
Medical Group Practices
Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 87840
Summary - Medical Assistant:
The Medical Assistant (MA) role is assigned duties and responsibilities related to patient care and administrative support in a team-based environment while promoting a smooth flow of patients through the office. The Medical Assistant MA role functions under the license of the physician/advanced practice practitioner when performing clinical and other patient care responsibilities.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Education: High School diploma or GED preferred. Must meet one of the following requirements: Graduated from an accredited vocational institution or community college in Medical Assisting with 160 hours of clinical experience completed; or completion of an Adult Education Medical Assistant program and 6 months of clinical experience in a practice setting; or 1 year of clinical experience in a multi-provider practice setting (equivalent experience will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis).
- License/Certifications: Current AAMA, NHA, AMT, or NCCT certification required. (Prior to 5/01/25 MA IIs with 10 years MA experience and employed by MaineHealth as a MA in the most recent 5 years are exempt from certification requirement). Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date. A NH Med Tech License, or NH EMT and National Registry EMT license is required for those positions located in New Hampshire.
- Experience: Six months of experience as a Medical Assistant or one year as a MaineHealth Clinical Team Assistant.
We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.
The pay range for this position is $21.09 to $27.12 per hour.
Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).
In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.
If you have questions about this role, please contact jayne.conley@mainehealth.org
Summary - Clinical Team Assistant:
The Clinical Team Assistant (CTA) is responsible for performing daily patient service functions to support the clinical team in the delivery of patient care. The Clinical Team Assistant functions under the license of a provider when performing clinical and other patient care responsibilities.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Education: Student or graduate of an accredited vocational program, community college, or university in the field of health sciences that required clinical experience for advancement; or completion of an MA program that did not require a clinical externship; or completion of a healthcare vocational program with a patient facing component; or equivalent relevant clinical patient facing experience will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
- License/Certifications: Current BLS certification within one month of hire required.
- Experience: A minimum of three months patient facing clinical experience required.
- Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.
The pay range for this position is $20.27 to $24.36 per hour.
Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).
Hiring Scam Alert
MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.
Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statue: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.
Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.
Additional Information
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.
If you have questions about this role, please contact jayne.conley@mainehealth.org
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Clinical Medical Assistant
Verify your credential equivalency early
Foreign medical assistant diplomas and certifications vary widely in how USCIS evaluates them during PERM. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-recognized agency before applying so your documents are ready when an employer initiates the labor certification.
Target employers with E-Verify enrollment
Clinics and health systems enrolled in E-Verify have already built compliance infrastructure for foreign workers. This signals that HR teams understand the employer obligations tied to PERM filings and are more likely to follow through on sponsorship.
Search sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Clinical Medical Assistant roles by green card sponsorship history. Targeting employers who have filed PERM for similar roles cuts your search time and puts your application in front of organizations already familiar with the process.
Understand the prevailing wage before negotiating
DOL sets the wage your employer must pay you under PERM, based on your job duties and location. Look up the rate for your specific SOC code and metro area using the OFLC Wage Search so you know what level to expect before you accept any offer.
Clarify PERM job duties match your actual role
PERM filings are tied to a specific job description. If your daily duties drift from what DOL certified, your green card case can be challenged. Confirm during the offer stage that the written job description accurately reflects the clinical tasks you will perform.
Account for EB-3 priority date backlogs by country
EB-3 has no annual numerical cap concerns for most nationalities, but applicants from India and China face priority date backlogs that can extend the wait by years. Check the monthly Visa Bulletin from USCIS to understand your realistic timeline before accepting a sponsorship offer.
Green Card Clinical Medical Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Clinical Medical Assistant jobs typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Clinical Medical Assistant roles qualify under EB-3, which covers skilled workers requiring at least two years of training or experience. EB-2 is available if the position requires an advanced degree and your employer can demonstrate that. In practice, the majority of PERM filings for this occupation category go through EB-3, so that is the pathway most job seekers should focus on when targeting employers.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation, which is difficult to establish for clinical medical assistant positions, and it is subject to an annual lottery cap. PERM-based green card sponsorship through EB-3 has no lottery, no annual cap concerns for most nationalities, and leads directly to permanent residency rather than a temporary status. The tradeoff is timeline: the full PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status process typically takes longer than an initial H-1B approval.
What credentials do I need to strengthen my PERM sponsorship case?
Employers and DOL will evaluate your medical assistant training, any relevant certifications such as CMA or RMA, and your clinical experience. Foreign credentials should be evaluated by a NACES-recognized agency before your employer begins the PERM process. O*NET profiles the knowledge and skill requirements for this occupation, which can guide you in documenting how your background matches the certified job duties.
How do I find Clinical Medical Assistant employers who will sponsor a green card?
The most reliable approach is to search specifically for employers with an active PERM filing history in healthcare. Migrate Mate lets you filter job listings by green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on clinics, hospitals, and health systems that have already navigated the PERM process for similar roles rather than cold-applying and hoping the employer is willing to sponsor.
Can my employer start my green card process while I am working on a temporary visa?
Yes, and starting early is strongly advisable. Your employer can initiate the PERM labor certification while you hold a valid work authorization status. Because the full employment-based green card process involves PERM certification, I-140 petition approval, and then adjustment of status or consular processing, beginning as soon as possible gives you the most runway and reduces the risk of a status gap before your permanent residency is approved.