H-1B Visa Clinic Assistant Jobs
Clinic Assistant jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship are available at healthcare systems and outpatient clinics that structure the role around degree-level clinical duties. Because the position sits at the boundary of specialty occupation eligibility, employer framing and your credentials carry significant weight in the petition.
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The University of Miami UHealth Department of Neurological Surgery has an exciting opportunity for a full time, hybrid Sr. Clinic Assistant to work in Miami, FL. The Senior Clinic Assistant works directly with patients and various healthcare facilities to obtain patient information for medical records in preparation for first clinic visits. The incumbent also assists with patient care, such as nursing activities and laboratory collections.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
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Explains HIPPA to patients and obtains signatures.
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Submits signed consents to healthcare centers to initiate retrieval of medical records, x-rays, and other pertinent reports.
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Tracks pending records to ensure delivery prior to clinic visits.
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Communicates to the appropriate nurse coordinator if difficult or unable to obtain pertinent records.
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Travels within the facility and campus to retrieve records, films, or CDs.
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May collect and prepare specimens.
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Maintains accurate clinical records per hospital policy while preserving confidentiality of patient information.
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Assembles, completes, and processes patients’ charts.
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Assists with ordering, receiving, distributing, sorting, and storing supplies.
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Reports suspicious or unusual incidents to appropriate supervisory personnel.
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Assists with clerical duties, to include receiving phone calls, sending faxes and emails, and scanning and copying documents.
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Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience:
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
- Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
- Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
- Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
- Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
- Commitment to the University’s core values.
- Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM
Department Specific Functions
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Answers main telephone line for the department: triage incoming calls, responds to questions, directs calls, documents messages in a timely and efficient manner, while providing exceptional customer service.
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Greets visitors and callers, handles their inquiries, and directs them to the appropriate staff according to their needs.
-
Provides cross coverage for co-workers when assigned or as the need arises.
-
Maintains confidentiality of all information.
-
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
-
Assists with general administrative tasks, such as Uploading of CDs (radiology imaging) and visitation logs.
-
Maintains a tidy and clean reception area.
-
Assists with cross training employees in the neurosurgery department.
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Serves as the lead for the clinical assistant team.
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Cross covers during manager’s absence.
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Assists with the patient advice messages received via MyUHealthChart.
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Assists the manager with process improvement and clinic assistant protocols.
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Will assist with checking-in and arriving patients in person at the Jackson North neurosurgery clinic, assisting with placing and/or picking up clinical and office supplies, replenishing clinical supplies in the clinic rooms, collecting payments, providing forms for patients to complete & uploading them into EPIC.
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Uploading faxes into EPIC.
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Fluent in English and Spanish.
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Will report to two different locations (Jackson North and Lois Pope Life Center).
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
Current Employees:
If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet.
The University of Miami UHealth Department of Neurological Surgery has an exciting opportunity for a full time, hybrid Sr. Clinic Assistant to work in Miami, FL. The Senior Clinic Assistant works directly with patients and various healthcare facilities to obtain patient information for medical records in preparation for first clinic visits. The incumbent also assists with patient care, such as nursing activities and laboratory collections.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
-
Explains HIPPA to patients and obtains signatures.
-
Submits signed consents to healthcare centers to initiate retrieval of medical records, x-rays, and other pertinent reports.
-
Tracks pending records to ensure delivery prior to clinic visits.
-
Communicates to the appropriate nurse coordinator if difficult or unable to obtain pertinent records.
-
Travels within the facility and campus to retrieve records, films, or CDs.
-
May collect and prepare specimens.
-
Maintains accurate clinical records per hospital policy while preserving confidentiality of patient information.
-
Assembles, completes, and processes patients’ charts.
-
Assists with ordering, receiving, distributing, sorting, and storing supplies.
-
Reports suspicious or unusual incidents to appropriate supervisory personnel.
-
Assists with clerical duties, to include receiving phone calls, sending faxes and emails, and scanning and copying documents.
-
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience:
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
- Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
- Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
- Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
- Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
- Commitment to the University’s core values.
- Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM
Department Specific Functions
-
Answers main telephone line for the department: triage incoming calls, responds to questions, directs calls, documents messages in a timely and efficient manner, while providing exceptional customer service.
-
Greets visitors and callers, handles their inquiries, and directs them to the appropriate staff according to their needs.
-
Provides cross coverage for co-workers when assigned or as the need arises.
-
Maintains confidentiality of all information.
-
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
-
Assists with general administrative tasks, such as Uploading of CDs (radiology imaging) and visitation logs.
-
Maintains a tidy and clean reception area.
-
Assists with cross training employees in the neurosurgery department.
-
Serves as the lead for the clinical assistant team.
-
Cross covers during manager’s absence.
-
Assists with the patient advice messages received via MyUHealthChart.
-
Assists the manager with process improvement and clinic assistant protocols.
-
Will assist with checking-in and arriving patients in person at the Jackson North neurosurgery clinic, assisting with placing and/or picking up clinical and office supplies, replenishing clinical supplies in the clinic rooms, collecting payments, providing forms for patients to complete & uploading them into EPIC.
-
Uploading faxes into EPIC.
-
Fluent in English and Spanish.
-
Will report to two different locations (Jackson North and Lois Pope Life Center).
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Clinic Assistant
Map your degree to clinical duties
Pull the O*NET profile for your occupation and identify tasks that require a specific bachelor's degree field, such as health sciences or medical assisting. Document this alignment in your resume before you apply, so employers can build the LCA around it.
Target employers with degree requirements listed
Search Migrate Mate for Clinic Assistant openings where the job posting explicitly states a bachelor's degree in a health-related field. That language signals the employer already frames the role as a specialty occupation, which is what USCIS needs to approve the petition.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Run your job title, SOC code, and worksite ZIP code through the OFLC Wage Search before salary talks begin. Your employer must certify the offered wage meets the prevailing wage on the LCA, so knowing the Level I and Level II figures protects you during negotiation.
Confirm each worksite gets its own LCA
If you rotate between clinic locations, each physical worksite requires a separately certified LCA filed with DOL before you work there. Ask your HR contact during the offer stage whether multi-site coverage is already built into the sponsorship plan.
Request premium processing if your start date is fixed
USCIS offers premium processing on I-129 petitions, which guarantees a decision within 15 business days. If your clinic has a credentialing or onboarding deadline, ask your employer to include premium processing when the petition is filed.
Prepare your credential documents before the offer stage
Gather your official transcripts, any clinical certifications, and a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S. Employers sponsoring Clinic Assistants under H-1B need these documents to draft the specialty occupation support letter before USCIS filing.
H-1B Visa Clinic Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinic Assistant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Not automatically. A Clinic Assistant role qualifies as a specialty occupation only when the employer structures it to require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, such as health sciences or clinical administration. If the posting lists a degree as preferred rather than required, USCIS may issue a Request for Evidence. Focus your search on employers whose job descriptions explicitly require a relevant degree.
What documents does an employer need to file an H-1B petition for a Clinic Assistant?
Your employer needs a certified Labor Condition Application from DOL, your official academic transcripts, a credential evaluation if your degree is foreign, any clinical or professional certifications relevant to the role, and a support letter explaining why the position requires a degree in a specific field. Having these ready before you receive a formal offer speeds up the filing timeline significantly.
How long does H-1B status last for a Clinic Assistant position?
H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years and can be extended to a maximum of six years. Extensions beyond six years are possible only if a PERM labor certification or an immigrant visa petition has been filed and meets specific criteria. Plan your employment timeline with that six-year ceiling in mind from the start.
How do I find Clinic Assistant jobs where employers are already set up to sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate lists Clinic Assistant roles at employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history, so you can focus on organizations that have already navigated the sponsorship process. This is more reliable than filtering general job boards, where sponsorship willingness is often unstated or inconsistent.
Can I work at multiple clinic locations on a single H-1B approval?
No. Each worksite requires its own certified LCA filed with DOL before you begin working there. If your role involves rotating between locations, your employer must file a separate LCA for each physical address. Confirm this with HR during the offer stage, especially if the position involves satellite clinics or mobile health units.