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Lead Medical Assistant jobs with green card sponsorship are available through employers who file PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, followed by an I-140 petition with USCIS. EB-3 is the most common pathway for this role, covering skilled workers with at least two years of clinical experience and a qualifying credential.
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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.
Job Description
Lead-Medical Assistant - Henry Ford Health
Job Title
Lead-Medical Assistant - Family Medicine
About the Department
Henry Ford Family Medicine - Burton
1460 N Center Rd Burton, MI 48509
Henry Ford Family Medicine - Burton offers quick and convenient care for unexpected, non-life threatening, minor illnesses and injuries. We help promote family health at any age. For adults, our doctors focus on your needs, including managing complex or chronic health conditions. We listen to understand the health needs of you and your family. Then, we deliver care that is right for you or your child.
Role Overview
As a Lead-Medical Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the health care clinic by preparing patients for examination and managing clerical tasks. Under the supervision of the Office Supervisor/Manager, you will ensure the smooth operation of support functions, occasionally stepping into roles such as receptionist, medical assistant, or lab assistant. Your work directly contributes to the efficiency and quality of patient care.
Why Henry Ford Health
At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.
What You Will Do
- Prepare patients for examination and assist with clinical procedures.
- Perform clerical duties related to clinic activities, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
- Support the Office Supervisor/Manager in managing the clinic’s support functions.
- Occasionally function as a receptionist, medical assistant, or lab assistant as needed.
- Maintain a clean and organized clinical environment to enhance patient experience.
What You Will Need
Required Qualifications
- Graduate from a CAAHEP or ABHES Medical Assistant Program, or a formal medical assistant program with a minimum of five years continuous work experience as a Medical Assistant with verifiable clinical experience.
- Completion of a clinical externship.
- Three (3) years of experience as a Medical Assistant.
- Ability to perform a wide variety of clinical skills related to ambulatory patient care.
- Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills.
- Successful completion of HFMG pharmacology class and test.
- Current BLS-C certificate.
- One of the following certifications: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from AAMA, Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from AMT, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) from NHA, or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from NCCT.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a leadership or supervisory role within a medical assistant setting.
- Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
What We Offer
Join a team where your growth is our priority. Collaborate with dedicated professionals, engage in mission-driven work, and access continuous learning opportunities to advance your career in healthcare.
Join Our Team
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of a team that's transforming healthcare.
Company Description
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.
Job Description
Lead-Medical Assistant - Henry Ford Health
Job Title
Lead-Medical Assistant - Family Medicine
About the Department
Henry Ford Family Medicine - Burton
1460 N Center Rd Burton, MI 48509
Henry Ford Family Medicine - Burton offers quick and convenient care for unexpected, non-life threatening, minor illnesses and injuries. We help promote family health at any age. For adults, our doctors focus on your needs, including managing complex or chronic health conditions. We listen to understand the health needs of you and your family. Then, we deliver care that is right for you or your child.
Role Overview
As a Lead-Medical Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the health care clinic by preparing patients for examination and managing clerical tasks. Under the supervision of the Office Supervisor/Manager, you will ensure the smooth operation of support functions, occasionally stepping into roles such as receptionist, medical assistant, or lab assistant. Your work directly contributes to the efficiency and quality of patient care.
Why Henry Ford Health
At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.
What You Will Do
- Prepare patients for examination and assist with clinical procedures.
- Perform clerical duties related to clinic activities, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
- Support the Office Supervisor/Manager in managing the clinic’s support functions.
- Occasionally function as a receptionist, medical assistant, or lab assistant as needed.
- Maintain a clean and organized clinical environment to enhance patient experience.
What You Will Need
Required Qualifications
- Graduate from a CAAHEP or ABHES Medical Assistant Program, or a formal medical assistant program with a minimum of five years continuous work experience as a Medical Assistant with verifiable clinical experience.
- Completion of a clinical externship.
- Three (3) years of experience as a Medical Assistant.
- Ability to perform a wide variety of clinical skills related to ambulatory patient care.
- Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills.
- Successful completion of HFMG pharmacology class and test.
- Current BLS-C certificate.
- One of the following certifications: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from AAMA, Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from AMT, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) from NHA, or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from NCCT.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a leadership or supervisory role within a medical assistant setting.
- Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
What We Offer
Join a team where your growth is our priority. Collaborate with dedicated professionals, engage in mission-driven work, and access continuous learning opportunities to advance your career in healthcare.
Join Our Team
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of a team that's transforming healthcare.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Lead Medical Assistant
Verify your credential meets EB-3 requirements
EB-3 skilled worker classification requires at least two years of training or experience. Confirm your Certified Medical Assistant credential and clinical experience documentation align with what USCIS expects before an employer begins the PERM process on your behalf.
Search employers with active PERM filing history
Target healthcare networks and multi-site medical groups that have filed PERM applications for clinical support roles before. Migrate Mate shows employers with verified green card sponsorship history by occupation, so you can focus your applications on proven sponsors rather than guessing.
Understand what the PERM recruitment test means for you
Before DOL certifies the PERM, your employer must run a formal recruitment test showing no qualified U.S. workers are available. Knowing this helps you set realistic timelines and explains why employers need several months of lead time before filing.
Get your prevailing wage category confirmed early
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for Lead Medical Assistant roles in your target metro. Your offered salary must meet or exceed that figure for PERM certification to proceed, so confirming this before accepting an offer prevents avoidable delays.
Ask about priority date strategy during your offer negotiation
Nationals of India and China can face significant priority-date backlogs for EB-3. If this applies to you, ask whether your employer is willing to file an EB-2 petition concurrently, if your credentials support it, to preserve an earlier priority date.
Plan your job portability window carefully
Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you change to a same or similar occupation without restarting the green card process. Confirm any new Lead Medical Assistant role falls within the same SOC code before you accept a competing offer.
Green Card Lead Medical Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Can Lead Medical Assistant roles qualify for EB-2 or only EB-3?
Most Lead Medical Assistant positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, since the role typically requires at least two years of clinical training or experience rather than an advanced degree. EB-2 is possible if the position requires a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience and the employer can document that requirement as a genuine business necessity in the PERM application.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary status. The process starts with PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, followed by an I-140 petition with USCIS, then adjustment of status or consular processing. There is no lottery, but per-country limits mean nationals of high-demand countries can face priority-date backlogs before the final step can be completed.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Lead Medical Assistant jobs?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. Focusing on healthcare systems, federally qualified health centers, and multi-site medical groups tends to yield the most active sponsors for clinical support roles, since those organizations have established HR and legal infrastructure to manage PERM filings.
What documents should I prepare before a sponsoring employer starts the PERM process?
Gather your Certified Medical Assistant credential, official transcripts, and any state registration or certification documents. Your employer will need these to establish your qualifications in the PERM application and to defend the job requirements if DOL audits the filing. Having a clear employment history that demonstrates at least two years of relevant clinical experience is essential for EB-3 classification.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers mid-process?
If you change employers before your I-140 is approved, the original PERM and I-140 generally cannot be transferred and your new employer must restart the process. Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability applies and you can move to a same or similar occupation without losing your place in the queue, as long as the new role matches your original SOC classification.