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Clinical Support Specialist roles sit at the intersection of healthcare operations and patient-facing support, making them strong candidates for H-1B visa specialty occupation classification when tied to a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Employers in hospital systems, medical device companies, and health IT firms sponsor H-1B petitions for this title regularly.
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The Clinical Research Assistant / Research Support Specialist reviews clinic schedules to identify potential research participants, conducts outreach and study education, and assists with study visit activities including patient check-in, vital signs, medical history collection, chart review, and follow-up scheduling. Coordinates research visits, laboratory services, specimen collection, processing, storage, and shipment while ensuring compliance with study protocols, safety standards, infection control measures, and data quality requirements. Maintains study documentation, prepares research charts, organizes study supplies, manages biorepository specimens, and provides clinical support through order entry, medication refill processing, documentation, and coordination with multidisciplinary care teams across multiple clinic locations.
This position is time limited.
This position requires a level II Background check.
Responsibilities
Screening potential subjects
- Review clinic schedules to identify potential subjects (after IRB pre-screening approval).
- Outreach to potential participants.
- Conduct Informed Consent.
- Educate patients/parents on the study.
Subject enrollment and follow-up visits
- Assist study coordinators conducting study visits.
- Prepare study documents.
- Assist with collection and processing of specimens.
- Assist study coordinators to schedule study visits and follow-up appointments.
Chart abstraction and chart report
- Abstract medical information from Electronic Medical Records.
- Complete chart reports.
- Enter data as stipulated by the protocols.
- File study documents.
Other duties as needed and appropriate including:
- Provide clinical support to clinicians of our division as needed at the Ybor Youth Clinic, Children Medical Services, and Davis Clinic.
- Office assistance as needed to include answering phones and paperwork management.
- Entering orders, medication refills, creating encounters, documenting telephone notes, and uploading documents, picking up study drugs from pharmacy.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and four years of experience in office or administrative support or in research support. College education may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Senate Bill 1310 - The Florida Senate is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
- (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
- (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;
- (c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree;
- (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
- (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.
Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.
WORKING AT USF
With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged, and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental, and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
ABOUT USF
The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee, and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference.
COMPLIANCE AND FEDERAL NOTICES
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.
INTRODUCTION
The Clinical Research Assistant / Research Support Specialist reviews clinic schedules to identify potential research participants, conducts outreach and study education, and assists with study visit activities including patient check-in, vital signs, medical history collection, chart review, and follow-up scheduling. Coordinates research visits, laboratory services, specimen collection, processing, storage, and shipment while ensuring compliance with study protocols, safety standards, infection control measures, and data quality requirements. Maintains study documentation, prepares research charts, organizes study supplies, manages biorepository specimens, and provides clinical support through order entry, medication refill processing, documentation, and coordination with multidisciplinary care teams across multiple clinic locations.
This position is time limited.
This position requires a level II Background check.
Responsibilities
Screening potential subjects
- Review clinic schedules to identify potential subjects (after IRB pre-screening approval).
- Outreach to potential participants.
- Conduct Informed Consent.
- Educate patients/parents on the study.
Subject enrollment and follow-up visits
- Assist study coordinators conducting study visits.
- Prepare study documents.
- Assist with collection and processing of specimens.
- Assist study coordinators to schedule study visits and follow-up appointments.
Chart abstraction and chart report
- Abstract medical information from Electronic Medical Records.
- Complete chart reports.
- Enter data as stipulated by the protocols.
- File study documents.
Other duties as needed and appropriate including:
- Provide clinical support to clinicians of our division as needed at the Ybor Youth Clinic, Children Medical Services, and Davis Clinic.
- Office assistance as needed to include answering phones and paperwork management.
- Entering orders, medication refills, creating encounters, documenting telephone notes, and uploading documents, picking up study drugs from pharmacy.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and four years of experience in office or administrative support or in research support. College education may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Senate Bill 1310 - The Florida Senate is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
- (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
- (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;
- (c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree;
- (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
- (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.
Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.
WORKING AT USF
With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged, and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental, and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
ABOUT USF
The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee, and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference.
COMPLIANCE AND FEDERAL NOTICES
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Clinical Support Specialist
Verify your degree aligns with the role
H-1B approval for Clinical Support Specialist roles depends on your degree field matching the job duties. A degree in health sciences, clinical informatics, or biomedical science is stronger than a general business degree. USCIS scrutinizes this match closely.
Target employers with active LCA filings
Search DOL's public LCA disclosure data for 'Clinical Support Specialist' filings before applying. Employers who've filed LCAs for this title in the past two years have already established the specialty occupation case internally, which reduces your risk of an RFE.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsors
Filter your search on Migrate Mate by this job title to surface employers with confirmed H-1B filing history. That filing history tells you which companies have successfully petitioned for this exact role, not just which ones say they sponsor.
Request a prevailing wage determination early
Ask your prospective employer to run the OFLC Wage Search for your job title, SOC code, and work location before the offer is finalized. If the offered salary doesn't meet the prevailing wage, the LCA can't be certified and the H-1B process stalls.
Gather clinical documentation before the offer stage
Collect transcripts, credential evaluations, and any clinical certifications before you enter negotiations. Employers filing H-1B petitions need these to build the specialty occupation argument, and delays in getting them can push your start date past the October 1 cap-subject deadline.
Clarify whether the role is cap-exempt
Clinical Support Specialists employed by nonprofit hospitals, academic medical centers, or research institutions affiliated with universities may qualify for cap-exempt H-1B filing. Cap-exempt petitions can be filed year-round with no lottery, so confirm your employer's status with USCIS before assuming you need to wait for the April registration window.
H-1B Visa Clinical Support Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Support Specialist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It can, but it's not automatic. USCIS requires the position to normally demand at least a bachelor's degree in a specific related field, such as health sciences, clinical informatics, or biomedical engineering. Generic support roles that accept any degree field are harder to defend. The job description needs to tie specific duties to that degree field to hold up under scrutiny.
How do I find Clinical Support Specialist jobs at companies that actually sponsor H-1B visas?
Search Migrate Mate, which filters listings by verified H-1B filing history pulled from DOL LCA disclosure data. That tells you which employers have petitioned for this specific role before, not just which ones check a 'visa sponsorship' box on a job posting. Employers with a track record for this title have already established the specialty occupation argument internally.
Which industries hire Clinical Support Specialists on H-1B visas most frequently?
Medical device companies, electronic health record vendors, hospital systems, and health IT firms file LCAs for this title regularly. Companies deploying clinical software often need specialists who can bridge the gap between technical teams and clinical staff, and those roles tend to require the kind of degree-specific background that supports an H-1B specialty occupation claim.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Clinical Support Specialist role changes significantly after approval?
A material change in job duties, work location, or employer can require an amended H-1B petition before the change takes effect. Moving to a different client site or shifting to a substantially different scope of clinical duties without filing an amendment puts your status at risk. Your employer's immigration counsel should assess whether any change triggers an amendment obligation.
Can I use O*NET to strengthen the specialty occupation argument for this role?
Yes. The O*NET occupation profile for Clinical Support Specialists lists education and knowledge requirements that employers and attorneys use to build the specialty occupation case in Form I-129 petitions. Pulling the O*NET job zone classification and required knowledge fields gives you and your employer concrete DOL-sourced evidence that the role normally demands a related bachelor's degree.