H-1B Visa Clinical Medical Assistant Jobs
Clinical Medical Assistant roles qualify for H-1B visa 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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Medical Group Practices
Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 87840
Summary - Medical Assistant:
The Medical Assistant (MA) role is assigned duties and responsibilities related to patient care and administrative support in a team-based environment while promoting a smooth flow of patients through the office. The Medical Assistant MA role functions under the license of the physician/advanced practice practitioner when performing clinical and other patient care responsibilities.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Education: High School diploma or GED preferred. Must meet one of the following requirements: Graduated from an accredited vocational institution or community college in Medical Assisting with 160 hours of clinical experience completed; or completion of an Adult Education Medical Assistant program and 6 months of clinical experience in a practice setting; or 1 year of clinical experience in a multi-provider practice setting (equivalent experience will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis).
- License/Certifications: Current AAMA, NHA, AMT, or NCCT certification required. (Prior to 5/01/25 MA IIs with 10 years MA experience and employed by MaineHealth as a MA in the most recent 5 years are exempt from certification requirement). Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date. A NH Med Tech License, or NH EMT and National Registry EMT license is required for those positions located in New Hampshire.
- Experience: Six months of experience as a Medical Assistant or one year as a MaineHealth Clinical Team Assistant.
We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.
The pay range for this position is $21.09 to $27.12 per hour.
Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).
In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.
If you have questions about this role, please contact jayne.conley@mainehealth.org
Summary - Clinical Team Assistant:
The Clinical Team Assistant (CTA) is responsible for performing daily patient service functions to support the clinical team in the delivery of patient care. The Clinical Team Assistant functions under the license of a provider when performing clinical and other patient care responsibilities.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Education: Student or graduate of an accredited vocational program, community college, or university in the field of health sciences that required clinical experience for advancement; or completion of an MA program that did not require a clinical externship; or completion of a healthcare vocational program with a patient facing component; or equivalent relevant clinical patient facing experience will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
- License/Certifications: Current BLS certification within one month of hire required.
- Experience: A minimum of three months patient facing clinical experience required.
- Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.
The pay range for this position is $20.27 to $24.36 per hour.
Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).
Hiring Scam Alert
MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.
Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statue: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.
Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.
Additional Information
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.
If you have questions about this role, please contact jayne.conley@mainehealth.org
Description
Medical Group Practices
Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 87840
Summary - Medical Assistant:
The Medical Assistant (MA) role is assigned duties and responsibilities related to patient care and administrative support in a team-based environment while promoting a smooth flow of patients through the office. The Medical Assistant MA role functions under the license of the physician/advanced practice practitioner when performing clinical and other patient care responsibilities.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Education: High School diploma or GED preferred. Must meet one of the following requirements: Graduated from an accredited vocational institution or community college in Medical Assisting with 160 hours of clinical experience completed; or completion of an Adult Education Medical Assistant program and 6 months of clinical experience in a practice setting; or 1 year of clinical experience in a multi-provider practice setting (equivalent experience will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis).
- License/Certifications: Current AAMA, NHA, AMT, or NCCT certification required. (Prior to 5/01/25 MA IIs with 10 years MA experience and employed by MaineHealth as a MA in the most recent 5 years are exempt from certification requirement). Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date. A NH Med Tech License, or NH EMT and National Registry EMT license is required for those positions located in New Hampshire.
- Experience: Six months of experience as a Medical Assistant or one year as a MaineHealth Clinical Team Assistant.
We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.
The pay range for this position is $21.09 to $27.12 per hour.
Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).
In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.
If you have questions about this role, please contact jayne.conley@mainehealth.org
Summary - Clinical Team Assistant:
The Clinical Team Assistant (CTA) is responsible for performing daily patient service functions to support the clinical team in the delivery of patient care. The Clinical Team Assistant functions under the license of a provider when performing clinical and other patient care responsibilities.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Education: Student or graduate of an accredited vocational program, community college, or university in the field of health sciences that required clinical experience for advancement; or completion of an MA program that did not require a clinical externship; or completion of a healthcare vocational program with a patient facing component; or equivalent relevant clinical patient facing experience will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
- License/Certifications: Current BLS certification within one month of hire required.
- Experience: A minimum of three months patient facing clinical experience required.
- Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.
The pay range for this position is $20.27 to $24.36 per hour.
Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).
Hiring Scam Alert
MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.
Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statue: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.
Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.
Additional Information
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.
If you have questions about this role, please contact jayne.conley@mainehealth.org
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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.
H-1B Visa Clinical Medical Assistant: 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.