Medical Office Assistant Green Card Jobs
Medical Office Assistant roles can qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, where your employer files on your behalf to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers were available. Clinics, hospital systems, and multi-provider practices are the most active sponsors. Understanding the credential and documentation requirements early puts you ahead in the sponsorship process.
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Get Access To All JobsEssential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform all job functions in compliance with HIPAA policies and adhere to local and externally relevant health and safety laws and policies.
- Gather and provide necessary information to providers; may include gathering forms, documents, and vital signs necessary to the evaluation.
- Provide a high level of customer service by greeting and directing all visitors, answering inquiries, confirming contact and appointment information, and otherwise facilitating a positive experience.
- Document all actions taken and other pertinent information as it relates to veteran and provider interaction.
- Clean exam rooms between each appointment and otherwise maintain stock and cleanliness of the clinic throughout the day.
- Must live in or near EL Paso, TX.
- Must be willing and able to travel to provide support to other clinics in the Southern region.
- Must be willing and able to work weekend shifts (Saturday and Sunday) as needed.
- Must be willing to work onsite in our EL Paso, TX. location.
- Must have reliable transportation to drive to other locations in the Southern region.
- Valid driver's license is required.
- Arrive 30 minutes prior to scheduled exam.
- Greet each veteran immediately, obtain medical history, any diagnostic results or medical records and provide sign-in sheet.
- Provide information to the providers (worksheets/HX forms/day/face sheets), and assist with vitals (weight, height, blood pressure).
- Document and update OMS comments for everything you do pertaining to veterans and providers.
- Adhere to local and externally relevant health and safety laws and policies.
- Maintain cleanliness of the clinic/per-diem and exam rooms.
Minimum Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Previous customer service experience preferred.
- Microsoft Office applications experience preferred.
- Previous experience working with the US veteran community a big plus.
Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.
For positions on this contract, Maximus will pay the prevailing wage rate for the location in which the employee is working, as determined by the Department of Labor. That wage rate will vary depending on locality. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation.
Accommodations
Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews—please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.
Minimum Salary
$19.00
Maximum Salary
$19.00
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform all job functions in compliance with HIPAA policies and adhere to local and externally relevant health and safety laws and policies.
- Gather and provide necessary information to providers; may include gathering forms, documents, and vital signs necessary to the evaluation.
- Provide a high level of customer service by greeting and directing all visitors, answering inquiries, confirming contact and appointment information, and otherwise facilitating a positive experience.
- Document all actions taken and other pertinent information as it relates to veteran and provider interaction.
- Clean exam rooms between each appointment and otherwise maintain stock and cleanliness of the clinic throughout the day.
- Must live in or near EL Paso, TX.
- Must be willing and able to travel to provide support to other clinics in the Southern region.
- Must be willing and able to work weekend shifts (Saturday and Sunday) as needed.
- Must be willing to work onsite in our EL Paso, TX. location.
- Must have reliable transportation to drive to other locations in the Southern region.
- Valid driver's license is required.
- Arrive 30 minutes prior to scheduled exam.
- Greet each veteran immediately, obtain medical history, any diagnostic results or medical records and provide sign-in sheet.
- Provide information to the providers (worksheets/HX forms/day/face sheets), and assist with vitals (weight, height, blood pressure).
- Document and update OMS comments for everything you do pertaining to veterans and providers.
- Adhere to local and externally relevant health and safety laws and policies.
- Maintain cleanliness of the clinic/per-diem and exam rooms.
Minimum Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Previous customer service experience preferred.
- Microsoft Office applications experience preferred.
- Previous experience working with the US veteran community a big plus.
Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.
For positions on this contract, Maximus will pay the prevailing wage rate for the location in which the employee is working, as determined by the Department of Labor. That wage rate will vary depending on locality. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation.
Accommodations
Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews—please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.
Minimum Salary
$19.00
Maximum Salary
$19.00
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Medical Office Assistant
Align your credentials with PERM documentation requirements
Gather transcripts, certifications like CMA or CCMA, and any continuing education records before applying. PERM requires your employer to document that your qualifications match the posted job requirements exactly, so gaps between your credentials and the job description can stall certification.
Target multi-location medical groups over solo practices
Large hospital systems and regional clinic networks have dedicated HR and legal teams experienced with PERM filings. Solo or two-physician practices rarely have the infrastructure to manage an EB-3 sponsorship, making mid-size and enterprise healthcare employers the more realistic targets.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by Medical Office Assistant roles at employers with active green card filing history. Migrate Mate surfaces which healthcare employers have sponsored foreign workers before, saving you from approaching practices that have never navigated the PERM process.
Verify the employer's PERM wage obligation before accepting an offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your exact job title and work location before the offer stage. DOL will require your employer to pay at least that wage throughout the PERM process, so a mismatch between the offered salary and the prevailing wage can derail your application.
Understand that EB-3 has no annual cap concerns for most nationalities
Unlike H-1B, EB-3 sponsorship carries no lottery and no annual numerical cap at the petition stage. Priority date backlogs vary by birth country, but for most nationalities outside India and China, wait times are significantly shorter than many applicants expect.
Ask employers whether they require E-Verify enrollment for sponsored hires
Some healthcare employers are federal contractors and require E-Verify participation, which affects your onboarding timeline after approval. Confirming this during the offer stage prevents delays if your work authorization documents need additional verification steps before your first day.
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Find Medical Office Assistant JobsMedical Office Assistant Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Medical Office Assistant role qualify for an EB-3 green card?
Yes. Medical Office Assistant positions typically qualify under the EB-3 skilled worker or professional category when the role requires at least two years of training, experience, or an associate-level credential. Your employer must file a PERM labor certification with DOL first, demonstrating that no qualified U.S. worker was available for the position before sponsoring you.
How does EB-3 green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B requires the position to qualify as a specialty occupation demanding a bachelor's degree in a specific field, which is a difficult bar for Medical Office Assistant roles. EB-3 has no lottery, no annual cap pressure at the petition stage, and leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status. The tradeoff is a longer overall timeline due to PERM labor market testing.
How long does the PERM and green card process take for a Medical Office Assistant?
The PERM labor certification stage alone can take six to eighteen months depending on DOL processing queues and whether an audit is triggered. After PERM approval, your employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS, followed by adjustment of status or consular processing. For most nationalities, the full process from PERM filing to green card approval commonly runs two to four years.
Where can I find healthcare employers that have sponsored green cards for this role?
Migrate Mate lets you search Medical Office Assistant jobs filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship history. This is more reliable than guessing based on employer size, since PERM filing data is public record and Migrate Mate surfaces it directly in the job search results rather than requiring you to cross-reference DOL disclosure files manually.
Does the employer cover the costs of PERM and green card filing?
Employers are legally required to pay PERM-related legal and filing costs. Certain USCIS filing fees, such as the I-140 petition fee, also fall to the employer under DOL regulations. You may be responsible for fees tied to your own adjustment of status application. Clarifying cost responsibilities during the offer negotiation stage prevents surprises later in the process.
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