H-1B Visa Certified Medical Assistant Jobs
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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To coordinate and assist the provider to ensure safe quality/cost effective service and care for the people within the practice population. Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time.
Let Novant Health be the destination for your professional growth.
At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.
What We're Looking For:
Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.
- Must be a graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant Program; Medical Assistant curriculum must include pharmacology and medication administration. Certification/registry must be obtained by the last day of the sixth month of hire, and an education agreement signed. Certification/registry accepted: CMA with the American Associate of Medical Assistants (AAMA), CCMA with the National Health Career Association (NHA), RMA with the American Medical Technologists (AMT), American Registry of Medical Assistants (NHCWA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) American Allied Health (AAH), and RMA with the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA). Alternative Work Experience (for eligibility to take NHA, ARMA, NHCWA, NCCT, NAHP or AMT exams, if not already certified or registered on hire): Applicant shall be employed as a supervised medical assistant for a minimum of one (1) year (NHA or NHCWA) within the last three (3) years, for a minimum of 2 years (NCCT, NAHP), for a minimum of 3 years (ARMA), for a minimum of 5 years (AMT) of the last 7 years (with no more than 2 of those years as an instructor in a post-secondary medical assistant program). Or graduate of an Accredited School of Professional Nursing. Experience must include both clinical (including medication administration) and administrative duties.
Experience: Previous work in a medical office, preferred.
Licensure/Certification: Current certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire as CMA, RMA or CCMA; required.
Additional Skills Required: Ability to successfully complete generic and department specific skills validation and competency testing.
What You'll Do:
It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time. Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".
What We Offer:
To coordinate and assist the provider to ensure safe quality/cost effective service and care for the people within the practice population. Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time.
Let Novant Health be the destination for your professional growth.
At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.
What We're Looking For:
Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.
- Must be a graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant Program; Medical Assistant curriculum must include pharmacology and medication administration. Certification/registry must be obtained by the last day of the sixth month of hire, and an education agreement signed. Certification/registry accepted: CMA with the American Associate of Medical Assistants (AAMA), CCMA with the National Health Career Association (NHA), RMA with the American Medical Technologists (AMT), American Registry of Medical Assistants (NHCWA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) American Allied Health (AAH), and RMA with the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA). Alternative Work Experience (for eligibility to take NHA, ARMA, NHCWA, NCCT, NAHP or AMT exams, if not already certified or registered on hire): Applicant shall be employed as a supervised medical assistant for a minimum of one (1) year (NHA or NHCWA) within the last three (3) years, for a minimum of 2 years (NCCT, NAHP), for a minimum of 3 years (ARMA), for a minimum of 5 years (AMT) of the last 7 years (with no more than 2 of those years as an instructor in a post-secondary medical assistant program). Or graduate of an Accredited School of Professional Nursing. Experience must include both clinical (including medication administration) and administrative duties.
Experience: Previous work in a medical office, preferred.
Licensure/Certification: Current certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire as CMA, RMA or CCMA; required.
Additional Skills Required: Ability to successfully complete generic and department specific skills validation and competency testing.
What You'll Do:
It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time. Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".
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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.