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Clinical Medical Assistant roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship when the position requires a formally accredited credential and the employer can document specialty occupation status. Physician offices, urgent care networks, and hospital outpatient departments are the most active H-1B filers for this title. Wages must meet DOL prevailing wage levels before the employer can file.
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INTRODUCTION
Shults Pediatrics (Northshore), a division of Summit Medical Group, has an opening for an experienced Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) to join their passionate, authentic, and growing team of professionals.
This is a Part-Time opportunity.
Responsibilities:
- Escorts patients to exam rooms and prepares patients for examinations/procedures according to the provider’s preferences.
- Uses good skills in recording vital signs of patients, including pulse, blood pressure, height, weight, etc.
- Uses good clinical skills in performing appropriate procedures, such as phlebotomy, injections, EKGs, holter monitors, etc.
- Uses good clinical skills in assisting the physician(s) with procedures, administering medications, and conducting patient education.
- Handles phone nursing when appropriate, to include triaging, pre-certs, referrals, calling in prescriptions, etc.
- Performs clerical duties necessary for the provider to see patients such as contacting patients regarding test results and/or other related reasons as directed.
- Pulls and prepares patient records for physicians to treat patients, as needed.
- If needed, schedules patient appointments with efficient use of clinical time slots.
- Maintains stocked, neat, and clean exam rooms and common work areas daily.
- Adheres to established company policies and procedures (including the corporate compliance program), and follows state and federal regulations, such as OSHA and HIPAA guidelines.
- Adheres to site-specific protocols and expectations.
- Performs duties professionally while showing courteous and cooperative work to co-workers, management, and the public.
- Performs all other duties assigned by supervisor, Site Manager, physician, or administrative staff.
- Performs related work, as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
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Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Additional vocational or college credits required. Medical Assistant Certification required.
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Experience: Six months of phlebotomy and clinical experience required. The ideal candidate must be both professional and friendly and enjoy working with the patients and their families.
BENEFITS
Full Benefits Package available including PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, 401K, and more!
Summit Medical Group is East Tennessee’s largest primary care organization with more than 526 providers at 90 practice locations in 23 counties. Summit also consists of four diagnostic centers, mobile diagnostic services, eight physical therapy centers, four express clinics, central laboratory, and sleep services center. Summit provides healthcare services to more than 370,000 patients, averaging over one million encounters annually.
In addition to our commitment to the health of our community, our organization is also committed to the health of our employees through our employee Wellness Program. Employees receive a discounted monthly insurance premium if they actively participate in the wellness program. Pre-employment drug testing will occur prior to starting work and only candidates who pass the drug test will be considered eligible for employment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Clinical Medical Assistant
Verify your credential meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires the role to demand at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. A Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential alone may not satisfy this. Check whether your employer's job description cites a clinical degree requirement, not just certification.
Target outpatient and multispecialty clinic employers
Hospital systems and multispecialty outpatient groups file H-1B petitions for clinical support roles more consistently than solo practices. Search Migrate Mate's employer profiles, filtered by LCA filing history, to identify which clinic networks have sponsored this exact job title.
Check the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and county. Run your job title through the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer so you know what the floor is.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment during offer stage
Employers sponsoring H-1B workers must be enrolled in E-Verify. Ask your hiring contact directly during the offer process, not after signing. Unenrolled employers cannot legally proceed with an H-1B petition regardless of their intent.
Use O*NET to document your role's degree requirement
USCIS scrutinizes clinical assistant roles because the degree requirement isn't always obvious. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for your specific title and have your employer reference it in the specialty occupation support letter to strengthen the petition.
File premium processing if your start date is tight
Standard H-1B adjudication runs three to six months. If your OPT or current status expires before a decision, USCIS premium processing upgrades adjudication to 15 business days. Ask your employer to include it in the filing budget before petitions are submitted.
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Find Clinical Medical Assistant JobsClinical Medical Assistant H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Medical Assistant role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the employer structures the job description. USCIS requires the position to normally demand a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. If your employer lists a generic certification requirement rather than a clinical degree, the petition is at higher risk of a Request for Evidence. Roles tied to a specific degree in health sciences or medical assisting from an accredited four-year program are in a stronger position.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Clinical Medical Assistants?
Multispecialty outpatient clinics, hospital-affiliated group practices, and federally qualified health centers file H-1B petitions for clinical support roles more regularly than independent physician offices. Solo practices rarely have the administrative infrastructure to manage an H-1B filing. Browse Migrate Mate to filter employers by LCA filing history for this specific job title so you can target your applications strategically.
Can my employer file an H-1B for me if I'm currently on OPT?
Yes, and timing matters. Your employer must submit the H-1B registration during USCIS's annual lottery window, typically in March. If selected, the petition is filed for an October 1 start date. If your OPT expires before October 1 and you're a STEM OPT extension holder with a timely filed EAD renewal, cap-gap protections may bridge the gap. Confirm your exact OPT end date before the employer commits to a filing timeline.
What wage must my employer pay for an H-1B Clinical Medical Assistant role?
Your employer's Labor Condition Application must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your specific job title, experience level, and work location. Prevailing wages differ by county, so a role in rural Ohio carries a different floor than one in San Francisco. You can verify the applicable wage tier using the OFLC Wage Search before you reach the offer negotiation stage.
What documentation strengthens an H-1B petition for this role?
Three items carry the most weight: a job description that explicitly ties duties to a specific degree field, an employer support letter referencing the O*NET occupation profile for the title, and proof that the employer has paid similar roles at the required wage level. Your academic transcripts and any clinical credentialing certificates should be included as supporting evidence. A weak job description is the most common reason these petitions receive an RFE.
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