H-1B Visa Lead Medical Assistant Jobs
Lead Medical Assistant jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship exist at multi-site clinic groups, hospital systems, and federally qualified health centers that build supervisory medical assistant roles around degree-level clinical coordination duties. Employers filing an H-1B for this title must justify specialty occupation status through the position's educational requirements and scope of responsibility.
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Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.
Job Description
Lead-Medical Assistant - Henry Ford Health
Job Title
Lead-Medical Assistant - Family Medicine
About the Department
Henry Ford Family Medicine - Burton
1460 N Center Rd Burton, MI 48509
Henry Ford Family Medicine - Burton offers quick and convenient care for unexpected, non-life threatening, minor illnesses and injuries. We help promote family health at any age. For adults, our doctors focus on your needs, including managing complex or chronic health conditions. We listen to understand the health needs of you and your family. Then, we deliver care that is right for you or your child.
Role Overview
As a Lead-Medical Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the health care clinic by preparing patients for examination and managing clerical tasks. Under the supervision of the Office Supervisor/Manager, you will ensure the smooth operation of support functions, occasionally stepping into roles such as receptionist, medical assistant, or lab assistant. Your work directly contributes to the efficiency and quality of patient care.
Why Henry Ford Health
At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.
What You Will Do
- Prepare patients for examination and assist with clinical procedures.
- Perform clerical duties related to clinic activities, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
- Support the Office Supervisor/Manager in managing the clinic’s support functions.
- Occasionally function as a receptionist, medical assistant, or lab assistant as needed.
- Maintain a clean and organized clinical environment to enhance patient experience.
What You Will Need
Required Qualifications
- Graduate from a CAAHEP or ABHES Medical Assistant Program, or a formal medical assistant program with a minimum of five years continuous work experience as a Medical Assistant with verifiable clinical experience.
- Completion of a clinical externship.
- Three (3) years of experience as a Medical Assistant.
- Ability to perform a wide variety of clinical skills related to ambulatory patient care.
- Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills.
- Successful completion of HFMG pharmacology class and test.
- Current BLS-C certificate.
- One of the following certifications: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from AAMA, Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from AMT, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) from NHA, or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from NCCT.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a leadership or supervisory role within a medical assistant setting.
- Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
What We Offer
Join a team where your growth is our priority. Collaborate with dedicated professionals, engage in mission-driven work, and access continuous learning opportunities to advance your career in healthcare.
Join Our Team
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of a team that's transforming healthcare.
Company Description
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.
Job Description
Lead-Medical Assistant - Henry Ford Health
Job Title
Lead-Medical Assistant - Family Medicine
About the Department
Henry Ford Family Medicine - Burton
1460 N Center Rd Burton, MI 48509
Henry Ford Family Medicine - Burton offers quick and convenient care for unexpected, non-life threatening, minor illnesses and injuries. We help promote family health at any age. For adults, our doctors focus on your needs, including managing complex or chronic health conditions. We listen to understand the health needs of you and your family. Then, we deliver care that is right for you or your child.
Role Overview
As a Lead-Medical Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the health care clinic by preparing patients for examination and managing clerical tasks. Under the supervision of the Office Supervisor/Manager, you will ensure the smooth operation of support functions, occasionally stepping into roles such as receptionist, medical assistant, or lab assistant. Your work directly contributes to the efficiency and quality of patient care.
Why Henry Ford Health
At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.
What You Will Do
- Prepare patients for examination and assist with clinical procedures.
- Perform clerical duties related to clinic activities, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
- Support the Office Supervisor/Manager in managing the clinic’s support functions.
- Occasionally function as a receptionist, medical assistant, or lab assistant as needed.
- Maintain a clean and organized clinical environment to enhance patient experience.
What You Will Need
Required Qualifications
- Graduate from a CAAHEP or ABHES Medical Assistant Program, or a formal medical assistant program with a minimum of five years continuous work experience as a Medical Assistant with verifiable clinical experience.
- Completion of a clinical externship.
- Three (3) years of experience as a Medical Assistant.
- Ability to perform a wide variety of clinical skills related to ambulatory patient care.
- Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills.
- Successful completion of HFMG pharmacology class and test.
- Current BLS-C certificate.
- One of the following certifications: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from AAMA, Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from AMT, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) from NHA, or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from NCCT.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a leadership or supervisory role within a medical assistant setting.
- Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
What We Offer
Join a team where your growth is our priority. Collaborate with dedicated professionals, engage in mission-driven work, and access continuous learning opportunities to advance your career in healthcare.
Join Our Team
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of a team that's transforming healthcare.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Lead Medical Assistant
Document your clinical supervisory scope clearly
Your resume and credential portfolio must show degree-level duties, not just hands-on patient care. Highlight staff scheduling, clinical protocol oversight, and quality assurance responsibilities that distinguish a Lead Medical Assistant role from a standard MA position.
Target multi-site employers with LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to find employers who have already filed Labor Condition Applications for medical assistant or clinical coordinator roles. These employers understand the prevailing wage and specialty occupation requirements, which shortens your sponsorship conversation significantly.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your specific worksite ZIP code before accepting an offer. Your employer must pay at least the DOL-determined wage level, and knowing the number in advance protects you during salary discussions.
Confirm each worksite has its own certified LCA
If the role requires rotating between clinic locations, each worksite address needs a separately certified LCA on file before you work there. Ask HR whether the employer already holds certified LCAs for all assigned sites, or whether new filings are required.
Review the O*NET profile to build your specialty occupation case
The O*NET occupation profile for medical assistants outlines the knowledge domains and educational benchmarks USCIS uses when evaluating specialty occupation petitions. Cross-reference your job duties against that profile to identify where your Lead role exceeds standard MA expectations.
Understand your 60-day grace period before starting your search
If you're transitioning from another H-1B employer, you have a 60-day grace period after your last day to find a new sponsoring employer and file a transfer petition. Don't wait until the final weeks to initiate conversations with HR about petition timelines.
H-1B Visa Lead Medical Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Lead Medical Assistant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Not automatically. A standard medical assistant position does not require a bachelor's degree in a specific field, so it typically falls outside H-1B specialty occupation requirements. However, employers can structure a Lead Medical Assistant role around degree-level duties, such as clinical program coordination, compliance oversight, or health informatics, and document the educational requirement in the job description to support a specialty occupation petition. USCIS evaluates the actual duties and stated degree requirement, not just the job title.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Lead Medical Assistant positions?
Multi-site hospital systems, federally qualified health centers, and large outpatient clinic groups are the most common sponsors for this title. These organizations tend to have dedicated HR and immigration counsel, have filed LCAs before, and can more easily justify a supervisory clinical role as degree-level work. You can browse employers with verified H-1B filing history for clinical roles directly on Migrate Mate.
How long does H-1B status last for a Lead Medical Assistant job?
H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years and can be extended for an additional three years, for a maximum of six years under the standard cap. Extensions beyond six years are possible only if a PERM labor certification or I-140 immigrant petition has been filed and meets specific age thresholds. Your employer's immigration counsel or HR team manages the extension timeline and filing deadlines.
What happens to my H-1B if I move to a different clinic location within the same employer?
Each worksite requires its own certified Labor Condition Application on file with DOL before you begin working there. If your employer assigns you to a new location not covered by your current LCA, they must file a new or amended LCA for that address. This requirement applies even for temporary assignments. Confirm with HR that an LCA covers every location before you start work at a new site.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I leave my current Lead Medical Assistant role?
Yes, H-1B portability allows you to begin working for a new sponsoring employer once they file a new I-129 petition on your behalf, without waiting for USCIS approval, provided your previous status was lawfully maintained. The new employer must file its own LCA and petition documents, and the role must again meet specialty occupation requirements. You have a 60-day grace period after your last day to initiate this process.