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Healthcare Assistant roles can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, such as health sciences or public health. Hospitals, long-term care networks, and outpatient clinics file LCAs with DOL before sponsoring, and cap-subject petitions enter the annual lottery capped at 85,000 slots.
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INTRODUCTION
As a Senior Executive Assistant, you are responsible for performing a variety of administrative support functions for senior executive management. Ensures the smooth and efficient operation of the office. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs a wide variety of administrative duties to support the work of the senior executive and staff. Answers the telephone and screens calls, processes incoming and outgoing mail, and forwards messages and correspondence to the appropriate staff. Prepares requisitions and orders supplies and equipment for the office; assures proper functioning of office equipment. Reviews mail of the executive and arranges essential mail in priority action order for the senior executive.
- Assists senior executive in monitoring and controlling budget by maintaining expenses of office supplies, subscriptions, travel, etc. Maintains records on budget expenditures for assigned cost centers.
- Proactively creates and maintains effective workflow and communications to accomplish the work of the office which includes the handling of a variety of projects and tasks simultaneously.
- Acts as an administrative liaison for the executive and staff by making appropriate decisions in their absence.
- Maintains confidentiality, tact and respect at all times.
- Manages complex calendars, schedules and coordinates meetings and appointments and travel arrangements for the senior executive and staff.
- Manages meeting materials and documentation, including agenda planning, note taking, synthesizing outcomes, and distribution of materials as well as follow-on action items.
- Prepares and/or reviews, formats, and proofreads correspondence, reports, presentation materials, and other documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Establishes and maintains efficient filing systems for departmental and confidential materials.
- Performs other job functions as requested or needed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- 5-7 years of progressive office administrative supporting senior leadership, directors or multiple managers.
- Must be proficient in the Microsoft Office program (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) or programs as indicated in the specific function within the department.
- Ability to understand and compose moderately complex written materials.
- Ability to type at a moderately high speed (55-65 wpm).
- Ability to work without close supervision, exercise independent judgment, and communicate effectively with high-level personnel where tact, diplomacy, and good judgment are essential.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment.
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations as would be acquired through completion of high school.
- Demonstrated interpersonal verbal and written communication skills including being proficient in spelling, punctuation, grammar, and other English language skills.
- Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with internal executives, other departments, and external clients or vendors.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Proven interpersonal skills with experience providing complex administrative support in a high-profile environment with tact and diplomacy.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative, anticipate needs and determine urgent matters that require attention.
Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity. Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Healthcare Assistant
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires the Healthcare Assistant role to specifically require a bachelor's degree in a related field. Check the O*NET occupation profile for your job code to confirm the degree requirement language before you apply.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Healthcare Assistant roles by employers with verified DOL LCA filings. This tells you which healthcare organizations have already committed to the H-1B sponsorship process for this role category.
Confirm your credentials are USCIS-ready
Gather your official transcripts, any credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator if your degree is foreign, and your current immigration documents before approaching employers. Delays in credential verification can push filing past the April lottery deadline.
Ask about cap-exempt status during screening
Hospitals affiliated with a nonprofit research institution or a university may qualify as cap-exempt employers, letting you skip the H-1B lottery entirely. Confirm the employer's cap-exempt status before accepting an offer if lottery timing is a concern.
Negotiate your start date around filing windows
Cap-subject H-1B petitions must be filed in early April for an October 1 start. If an employer extends an offer in May, your earliest work start is the following October, so build that timeline into your offer discussion rather than discovering it after signing.
Understand prevailing wage before salary talks
DOL sets a prevailing wage for Healthcare Assistant roles by location and experience level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your target metro area so you enter salary negotiations knowing what the LCA must certify.
H-1B Visa Healthcare Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Healthcare Assistant role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires the role to be a specialty occupation, meaning it normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific related field, such as health sciences, public health, or healthcare administration. A Healthcare Assistant role framed around general support tasks without a degree requirement won't qualify. The job description must specify the degree requirement for the petition to succeed.
How do I find Healthcare Assistant employers who sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate shows Healthcare Assistant roles filtered by employers with active DOL LCA filing history, so you can see which organizations have sponsored H-1B workers in this role category rather than guessing. Large hospital systems, outpatient networks, and nonprofit healthcare employers are the most common sponsors, as they have in-house HR and legal resources to manage the filing process.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Healthcare Assistant contract ends?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to find a new H-1B sponsor, change to another nonimmigrant status, or depart the U.S. During that window you're not authorized to work, but you can interview and accept a new offer. Your new employer must file a new H-1B petition, and you can start once USCIS receives and accepts it, assuming you're transferring within the same cap year.
Can a Healthcare Assistant role qualify for cap-exempt H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, if your employer is a nonprofit affiliated with a university, a nonprofit research organization, or a governmental research institution. Many major academic medical centers and teaching hospitals qualify as cap-exempt, which means USCIS accepts petitions year-round without the April lottery. Confirm the employer's cap-exempt status before accepting an offer, as the distinction significantly changes your timeline for getting authorized to work.
What documents does my employer need to file an H-1B for a Healthcare Assistant role?
Your employer first files a Labor Condition Application with DOL certifying the prevailing wage for your role and location. Once the LCA is certified, they file Form I-129 with USCIS along with your academic credentials, a copy of your current visa status documents, and a support letter describing why the role requires a bachelor's degree. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator is typically required.