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Medical Assistant roles at U.S. clinics and hospital systems can qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Employers file with DOL to certify no qualified U.S. workers are available, then petition USCIS for permanent residency. Clinical certification, state-recognized credentials, and hands-on patient care experience all strengthen your sponsorship case.
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Planned Parenthood North Central States
Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota
Medical Assistant (MA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Little Canada, MN
Pay: The anticipated salary range for this position is $20-$25 per hour (MA) or $24-$28 per hour (LPN), depending on experience and qualifications. Compensation is determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant work experience, the skills required for the role, internal equity, market competitiveness, and budget considerations. We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive pay for all employees.
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Clinic hours: Monday-Thursday 9:30AM-6:00PM, Friday 9:30AM-5:00PM
Location: 91 West Viking Drive Little Canada, MN 55117
Job type: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Union Membership: This position is represented by SEIU.
Questions? Contact Jobs@ppncs.org (mailto:Jobs@ppncs.org).
Job Summary:
Under immediate supervision of the Health Center Manager, the Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse performs routine clinic duties associated with a reproductive health program within the scope of their MA training/certification or LPN licensure. Medical Assistants and Licensed Practical Nurses are responsible for providing the highest level of customer service and patient care as well as supporting the operations of the health center. Some of the responsibilities include conducting patient history review, performing & processing labs, providing contraceptive supplies, and unbiased education. They will also help with inventory and assist our Clinicians when needed. Medical Assistants and Licensed Practical Nurses are advocates in implementing our mission of “Advancing and protecting sexual and reproductive healthcare for all.” They may perform other related duties to support health center operations as assigned.
Benefits and Perks:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with equity-based premium tiers
- Free, virtual primary care for all employees enrolled in a medical plan:
- NICE HEALTHCARE. A free, virtual primary care for entire household (in-home available for qualifying locations). Services include: 80 free labs, free x-rays, and physical tests, live, virtual physical therapy, 550+ free medications and more!
- HealthiestYou – Virtual Care for employees outside of NICE Healthcare’s network.
- Proximal Health – Helps members access high quality, cost-effective, providers for certain services and offers $1,500 tax free benefit when members choose a designated provider for eligible services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Continued Education Reimbursement: up to $1000 per year & 2 paid CEU days.
- Flex Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
- Paid time off: PTO starting at .05769 accrual rate per hour worked.
- 8 hours volunteer paid time off annually.
- 8 paid federal holidays & 2 paid floating holidays.
- 403(b) retirement plan
- 8 weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Pet Insurance
- Bereavement Leave
- Earned Extended Leave
- Free subscription to Headspace App
- Time off to vote.
- Employee discounts for electronics, appliances, hotels, gift cards, apparel, cars, fitness memberships, groceries, and at Office Depot, Verizon, AT&T, Dell & more.
We also offer:
- Start date flexibility.
- Comprehensive paid training for all health services positions & flexibility with hours per week during training. Training includes classroom, mock clinic, and shadowing shifts.
- Shift differentials:
- $1.50/hour (weekend), $3.00/hour (evening), $4.00/hour (float/travel), $2.00/hour (Bilingual), and $3.00/hour (ultrasound)
- Travel reimbursement.
- Schedules created & sent out 6 weeks in advance.
- Option of picking up additional shifts, including at other locations other than your “home” clinic.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Medical Assistant:
- Completion of a Medical Assisting diploma program, or Associate degree in Medical Assisting, or current EMT/Paramedic licensure, or six months experience as an HCA2 at PPNCS
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certificate for healthcare providers
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Licensed Practical Nurse:
- Active LPN license MN
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certificate for healthcare providers
Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Interview and screen patients, conduct patient history review, document in electronic medical record, prepare patients for examinations/procedures. Monitor patient vital signs.
- Perform routine laboratory tests including venipuncture. Communicate lab test results to clinician.
- Process receipt of incoming lab results.
- Set up exam rooms and prepare patients for clinician or physician visits.
- Provide factual patient education. Provide additional education after clinician or RN assessment. Including explanations of all FDA approved birth control methods. Provide unbiased specific instruction on the client’s selected birth control method.
- Assist clinician as needed.
- Provide contraceptive supplies, medications including injectables, perform venipuncture, and manage patients with medical emergencies per PPNCS protocols under direct supervision of licensed nurse practitioner, physician’s assistant, physician, or registered nurse.
- Assure inventory control of clinic and contraceptive supplies including ordering, stocking, inventory reconciliation and tracking.
- Communicate PPNCS protocols, policy and procedures to clinicians and staff as appropriate. Assure clinic manuals are up to date (e.g., clinic, lab, safety).
- Provide factual, unbiased information to patients seeking abortion.
- Describe the difference between medication and surgical abortion.
- Inform patients in a non-directive manner about all options available to them in the event of an unintended pregnancy and make a referral for service based on the patients’ needs.
- All health center staff are expected to participate in the onboarding of new employees and supporting the cross-training of established employees.
- Follow all laws regarding mandatory reporting.
- Collaborate with and provide coverage as needed at health centers in assigned neighborhoods.
Immunization Requirements:
- Hepatitis B vaccination records and titers
- Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccination records or proof of immunization
- Chicken Pox vaccination records or proof of immunization
- Tetanus shot documentation
- Tuberculosis PPD Skin Test that is no older than 12 months
About us:
At PPNCS, we believe all people deserve the right, the freedom, and the opportunity to follow their personal ambitions and choose their own path toward a healthier, more meaningful life. That’s why we protect, promote, and provide comprehensive and progressive sexual and reproductive health care for generations of people and families with empathy, care, and respect. We are looking for passionate, dedicated staff who are eager to make positive contributions to their community and to the Planned Parenthood mission.
When you work for Planned Parenthood, you make a difference in the lives of those we serve by affirming the human right to reproductive health and freedom.
Planned Parenthood is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, sex, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, size, disability, socioeconomic status, or status regarding public assistance. Planned Parenthood is committed to encouraging and promoting diversity as well as providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Planned Parenthood is dedicated to an equitable and inclusive work environment and encourages all interested candidates to apply regardless of initial skill set.
Any job offer will be contingent upon the results of a background investigation.
This position is included in the SEIU bargaining unit, and depending on state law, requires union dues be deducted from employee paychecks in an amount up to 2.25% of gross pay.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Medical Assistant
Verify your credentials before employers do
Certified Medical Assistant credentials from AAMA or AMT carry real weight in PERM documentation. Get your certification officially verified and translated if issued outside the U.S. before any employer starts the labor certification process on your behalf.
Target employer types that routinely sponsor
Large hospital networks, federally qualified health centers, and multi-location urgent care groups file PERM petitions more regularly than small private practices. Focus your search on employers with established HR and legal infrastructure that already understands the EB-3 filing timeline.
Search sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Medical Assistant roles by employers with green card sponsorship history. This narrows your search to organizations that have already navigated PERM and I-140 filings, saving you from employers who intend to sponsor but have never actually done it.
Understand the prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer must pay the DOL-certified prevailing wage throughout the PERM process. Look up the wage level for your specific region and job duties using the OFLC Wage Search before any salary conversation so you know what the certified floor will be.
Ask about PERM timeline during the offer stage
PERM recruitment and DOL review can take 12 to 18 months before the I-140 petition even begins. Ask directly during the offer process whether the employer has outside immigration counsel and a documented sponsorship policy, not just a verbal commitment.
Use O*NET to match your duties to the right SOC code
PERM petitions are filed under a specific SOC occupation code, and a mismatch between your actual duties and the filed code can delay or sink the case. Cross-check your job description against the O*NET occupation profile for Medical Assistants before the employer submits anything to DOL.
Green Card Medical Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Medical Assistant jobs typically qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Medical Assistant roles generally qualify under the EB-3 skilled worker or professional category, which covers positions requiring at least two years of training or experience. Employers file a PERM labor certification with DOL to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available, then file an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. Clinical certifications like CMA or RMA strengthen the case.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Medical Assistants?
H-1B visa requires your role to qualify as a specialty occupation needing a bachelor's degree, which Medical Assistant positions often cannot meet. EB-3 green card sponsorship has no annual lottery and targets skilled or semi-skilled roles directly. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM plus I-140 plus adjustment of status can take two to four years, but the result is permanent residency, not a temporary status that must be renewed.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor a Medical Assistant for a green card?
Large health systems, hospital networks, and federally qualified health centers are the most consistent EB-3 sponsors because they have legal teams experienced with PERM filings. Smaller private practices may be willing but often lack the infrastructure to manage a multi-year sponsorship process. You can find employers with documented green card sponsorship history by searching Medical Assistant roles on Migrate Mate.
What role does the PERM labor certification play in a Medical Assistant green card case?
PERM is the mandatory first step. Your employer must conduct a DOL-prescribed recruitment process, post the role publicly, and certify that no qualified U.S. worker applied and was available for the position. The certified PERM application then supports the I-140 immigrant petition filed with USCIS. Any gap between your actual duties and the PERM job description can invalidate the entire filing.
Can foreign-trained Medical Assistants qualify if their certification is from outside the U.S.?
Foreign credentials can qualify, but they must be evaluated and often credentialed against U.S. standards. Some employers require a U.S.-recognized certification such as CMA from AAMA or RMA from AMT before initiating PERM. Getting a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization and, where applicable, sitting for a U.S. certification exam before the job search improves your sponsorship eligibility significantly.