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Certified Medical Assistant roles can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related health sciences field. Large hospital systems, multi-specialty clinics, and academic medical centers are the most active sponsors. Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with verified H-1B visa LCA filing history in clinical support roles.
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Get Access To All JobsBSW Primary Care Southwest FW
6420 Alta mesa Blvd.
Fort Worth, TX
76132
830-530pm
About Us
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Job Summary
As a Certified Medical Assistant 2, you will help patients' physical well-being under a doctor's guidance. Tasks include updating records, giving injections, and more. Administrative duties like scheduling and staff training are also part of the job. This role emphasizes teamwork and a positive learning atmosphere.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Offering help during patient examinations and treatments, under the guidance of a physician.
- Setting up treatment rooms for patient examinations and ensuring their cleanliness post-procedure.
- Accompanying patients from the waiting area, preparing them for their examination.
- Conducting patient interviews to obtain medical information and documenting it in their medical history.
- Taking and recording patient vital signs.
- Carrying out routine patient tests, processing electrocardiograms, and collecting specimen samples.
- Administering medications as instructed by Physician.
- Changing dressings and removing sutures and staples.
- Undertaking administrative tasks like answering calls and scheduling appointments.
- Promoting team productivity through huddles and meetings, and assisting in the mentoring and training of staff members.
Key Success Factors
- An understanding of safe medical practice and precise medication administration.
- Aptitude for documenting patient information accurately.
- Capacity to monitor patients' overall physical health, and report any abnormal findings.
- Proficiency in administering injections and drawing blood.
- Familiarity with medical terminology.
- Exceptional patient care skills, including a comforting bedside manner.
- Ability to adhere closely to instructions given by physicians.
- Experience with medical charts and records.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or its equivalent.
- A minimum of (2) two years of professional experience.
- Obtaining a Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) within (30) thirty days of joining.
- Must be a CMA from one of the following: Nat Cert Med Asst (NCMA) from NCCT, Cert Med Asst (CMA) from AAMA or ARMA, Cert Cln Med Asst (CCMA) from NHA, Reg Med Asst (RMA) from AMT, AAMP, or AAH, Nat Reg Cert Med Asst (NRCMA) from NAHP, Cln Med Asst Cert (CMAC) from AMCA.
BSW Primary Care Southwest FW
6420 Alta mesa Blvd.
Fort Worth, TX
76132
830-530pm
About Us
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Job Summary
As a Certified Medical Assistant 2, you will help patients' physical well-being under a doctor's guidance. Tasks include updating records, giving injections, and more. Administrative duties like scheduling and staff training are also part of the job. This role emphasizes teamwork and a positive learning atmosphere.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Offering help during patient examinations and treatments, under the guidance of a physician.
- Setting up treatment rooms for patient examinations and ensuring their cleanliness post-procedure.
- Accompanying patients from the waiting area, preparing them for their examination.
- Conducting patient interviews to obtain medical information and documenting it in their medical history.
- Taking and recording patient vital signs.
- Carrying out routine patient tests, processing electrocardiograms, and collecting specimen samples.
- Administering medications as instructed by Physician.
- Changing dressings and removing sutures and staples.
- Undertaking administrative tasks like answering calls and scheduling appointments.
- Promoting team productivity through huddles and meetings, and assisting in the mentoring and training of staff members.
Key Success Factors
- An understanding of safe medical practice and precise medication administration.
- Aptitude for documenting patient information accurately.
- Capacity to monitor patients' overall physical health, and report any abnormal findings.
- Proficiency in administering injections and drawing blood.
- Familiarity with medical terminology.
- Exceptional patient care skills, including a comforting bedside manner.
- Ability to adhere closely to instructions given by physicians.
- Experience with medical charts and records.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or its equivalent.
- A minimum of (2) two years of professional experience.
- Obtaining a Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) within (30) thirty days of joining.
- Must be a CMA from one of the following: Nat Cert Med Asst (NCMA) from NCCT, Cert Med Asst (CMA) from AAMA or ARMA, Cert Cln Med Asst (CCMA) from NHA, Reg Med Asst (RMA) from AMT, AAMP, or AAH, Nat Reg Cert Med Asst (NRCMA) from NAHP, Cln Med Asst Cert (CMAC) from AMCA.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Certified Medical Assistant
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
H-1B approval requires your CMA role to demand at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Confirm the job description specifies a degree requirement, not just a certification, before applying. USCIS scrutinizes medical assistant petitions closely on this point.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating salary
Your employer's LCA must certify your offered wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job zone. Run your title and metro area through the OFLC Wage Search before your offer conversation so you know the floor.
Target employers enrolled in E-Verify
H-1B sponsors are required to use E-Verify. Academic medical centers, federally qualified health centers, and hospital networks are reliably enrolled. Prioritize these over small independent practices, which are less likely to have existing H-1B infrastructure.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter CMA postings by employers with active LCA filing history in healthcare support occupations. Migrate Mate surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data by employer and role, so you can confirm sponsorship history before you apply.
Clarify SOC code placement with your employer
Certified Medical Assistants can be classified under different Standard Occupational Classification codes depending on duties, which affects your prevailing wage tier. Ask your prospective employer which SOC code they plan to use on the LCA before the petition is filed.
Account for cap-subject timing in your job search
Most CMA employers are cap-subject, meaning your petition enters the annual H-1B lottery with an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT, confirm your employer will file during the March registration window and that your OPT doesn't expire before October.
H-1B Visa Certified Medical Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Certified Medical Assistant role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. H-1B requires the role to be a specialty occupation, meaning it normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Some CMA postings specify only a certification or associate degree, which wouldn't meet the threshold. Look for postings that explicitly require a bachelor's in health sciences, medical assisting, or a related clinical field.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for medical assistants?
Academic medical centers, large hospital systems, multi-specialty group practices, and federally qualified health centers are the most consistent sponsors. These organizations have existing immigration infrastructure and legal teams familiar with H-1B filings. Smaller independent clinics rarely sponsor because the cost and administrative burden aren't justified for a single hire. Use Migrate Mate to browse CMA openings filtered by employers with verified H-1B filing history.
How does the H-1B lottery affect a medical assistant job offer?
Unless your employer qualifies as cap-exempt, your petition enters the annual H-1B lottery each March with a start date of October 1. If you're not selected, the offer typically lapses unless the employer is willing to try again the following year. Cap-exempt employers, such as universities and nonprofit research hospitals, can file outside the lottery window at any time of year, which makes them attractive targets if you need faster authorization.
What wage requirements apply to H-1B medical assistant positions?
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application certifying your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your specific occupation and geographic area. The prevailing wage varies significantly by metro area and the SOC code assigned to your role. You can look up the applicable wage floor using the OFLC Wage Search before your offer negotiation to ensure the compensation offered is LCA-compliant.
Can I stay in H-1B status if my medical assistant contract ends?
You have a 60-day grace period after your H-1B employment ends to find a new sponsoring employer, change to another visa status, or depart the U.S. During that window, you can't legally work, but you can interview and negotiate offers. If a new employer files an H-1B transfer petition before the grace period expires, you can begin working for them immediately upon filing, without waiting for USCIS approval.