H-1B Visa Ophthalmic Assistant Jobs
Ophthalmic Assistant jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship require employers to structure the role around degree-level clinical duties, since the position doesn't automatically qualify as a specialty occupation. Sponsoring employers typically file a certified Labor Condition Application tied to a specific clinical worksite before petitioning USCIS.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: UCHealth UCHlth Eye Center AMC, US:CO:Aurora
Department: UCHealth Eye Center Anschutz
Work Schedule: Full Time, 64.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Days
Pay: $23.49 - $30.53 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option
Summary:
Assists eye care providers in the care of patients and flow of clinical activities. Ensures proper care and usage of medical instruments.
Responsibilities:
- Under the direct supervision of eye care provider, assists with performing patient care.
- Performs basic optometric testing procedures, diagnostic testing, administration of medications and tasks delegated by the eye care provider.
- Assists with minor procedures and prescription refill process under the direction of eye care provider.
- Performs documentation, patient education and enters charges. Assists with the flow of patient care.
- Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
Requirements:
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
- Ophthalmic Scribe Certified
Minimum Required Education: High School diploma or GED. Ophthalmic Medical Assisting Independent Study Course or JCAHPO Career Advancement Tool (JCAT) within two years of hire.
Required Licensure/Certification: Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC) within 30 days of hire or Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider.
Minimum Experience: None required.
BLS - BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross with card in-hand before start date. BLS card must be good through sixty days of hire. All renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.
Employees are our number one asset.
UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program.
Recognition
- Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
- Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
- Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.
Health and well-being
- Medical, dental and vision coverage.
- Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
- Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
- Free Care.com membership.
- Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
- Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
- Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
- Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.
Retirement and savings
- 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
- Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
- Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.
Education and career growth
- UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
- Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
- Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
- Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.
Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.
We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.
UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
Location: UCHealth UCHlth Eye Center AMC, US:CO:Aurora
Department: UCHealth Eye Center Anschutz
Work Schedule: Full Time, 64.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Days
Pay: $23.49 - $30.53 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option
Summary:
Assists eye care providers in the care of patients and flow of clinical activities. Ensures proper care and usage of medical instruments.
Responsibilities:
- Under the direct supervision of eye care provider, assists with performing patient care.
- Performs basic optometric testing procedures, diagnostic testing, administration of medications and tasks delegated by the eye care provider.
- Assists with minor procedures and prescription refill process under the direction of eye care provider.
- Performs documentation, patient education and enters charges. Assists with the flow of patient care.
- Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
Requirements:
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
- Ophthalmic Scribe Certified
Minimum Required Education: High School diploma or GED. Ophthalmic Medical Assisting Independent Study Course or JCAHPO Career Advancement Tool (JCAT) within two years of hire.
Required Licensure/Certification: Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC) within 30 days of hire or Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider.
Minimum Experience: None required.
BLS - BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross with card in-hand before start date. BLS card must be good through sixty days of hire. All renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.
Employees are our number one asset.
UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program.
Recognition
- Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
- Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
- Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.
Health and well-being
- Medical, dental and vision coverage.
- Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
- Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
- Free Care.com membership.
- Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
- Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
- Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
- Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.
Retirement and savings
- 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
- Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
- Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.
Education and career growth
- UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
- Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
- Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
- Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.
Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.
We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.
UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Ophthalmic Assistant
Verify your credentials match the role
Employers sponsoring H-1B petitions for ophthalmic assistants need to show the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Pull your O*NET profile for this occupation code and cross-reference your degree field before applying.
Target ophthalmology practices with multi-site operations
Larger ophthalmology groups and academic medical centers are more likely to have an immigration attorney on retainer and a documented process for H-1B filings. Single-physician practices rarely have the administrative infrastructure to handle a first-time petition.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter ophthalmic assistant openings by employers with confirmed H-1B Labor Condition Application history. Migrate Mate surfaces DOL-verified filing records so you spend time on employers who have actually sponsored the visa, not just those who might.
Confirm each worksite gets its own LCA
If your offer involves rotating between clinic locations, each distinct worksite address needs a separately certified Labor Condition Application filed with DOL. Ask your prospective employer's HR or immigration counsel to confirm this before the I-129 petition is prepared.
Account for cap timing in your job search
H-1B petitions are subject to an annual numerical cap and selection rules that have changed recently. Build your timeline around USCIS guidance on current registration periods so a job offer doesn't fall outside the filing window.
Use OFLC Wage Search to anchor salary conversations
Your H-1B employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for your occupation and geographic area, as certified on the LCA. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your specific metro area before accepting an offer to confirm the stated salary meets the DOL requirement.
H-1B Visa Ophthalmic Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an ophthalmic assistant role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Not automatically. The H-1B specialty occupation requirement means the position must normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific related field. Standard ophthalmic assistant duties are typically performed without a four-year degree. For sponsorship to work, the employer needs to structure the role around degree-level responsibilities, such as clinical research coordination, ophthalmic imaging analysis, or specialized diagnostics, and document that requirement in the job description and LCA filing.
What documents should I prepare before approaching employers about H-1B sponsorship?
Have your academic transcripts, degree certificates, and any ophthalmic-specific credentials ready in certified English translations if they were issued outside the United States. A credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization helps employers and their immigration attorneys quickly confirm your degree equivalency, which speeds up the specialty occupation argument USCIS will scrutinize during adjudication.
How long does H-1B status last for an ophthalmic assistant?
H-1B status is granted for up to three years and can be extended once for a maximum total of six years. Beyond six years, extensions are only available if you have a qualifying immigrant visa petition or labor certification already in process. Plan your career timeline around this ceiling, particularly if your employer hasn't started green card sponsorship by year four.
How do I find ophthalmic assistant jobs where employers are already open to H-1B sponsorship?
Migrate Mate shows ophthalmic assistant openings at employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history from DOL disclosure data. This tells you which practices and health systems have actually filed H-1B petitions before, so you're not guessing about sponsorship willingness during the interview process.
Can my employer use one LCA if I work at multiple clinic locations?
No. Each worksite address where you'll perform H-1B duties needs its own certified Labor Condition Application. If your role involves floating between clinic sites, your employer must file separate LCAs for each location before USCIS can approve the petition. Confirm this explicitly with your employer's immigration counsel before signing an offer that includes multi-site responsibilities.