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Practice Assistant roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as healthcare administration, clinical science, or a allied health discipline. Many hiring practices in hospital systems, outpatient clinics, and specialty medical groups sponsor H-1B workers annually, making this a viable path for international candidates with the right credentials.
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INTRODUCTION
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
JOB SUMMARY
Performs both administrative and clinical functions to support smooth and efficient clinical service or practice operations under close to general supervision. Performs basic clerical work and tasks that are repetitive and routine. Administrative duties related to patient visits including scheduling, check-in, check-out duties. Actual job duties may vary by Department.
Does this position require Patient Care? No
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Perform routine administrative and clerical duties relating to a clinical service or physician practice office.
- Make patient appointments and maintain appointment records.
- Greet and assist patients.
- Answer telephones, assist callers with routine inquiries, and schedule appointments.
- File materials in patient folders, and print appointment schedules.
- Process patient billing forms and scan documents to patient medical record/LMR.
- Call for patient medical records and laboratory test results.
- Open and distribute mail or faxes.
- Type forms, records, schedules, memos, etc., as directed.
- May be required to accept co-payments.
- Handles, screens and/or takes messages related to prior authorizations, referrals, and verify registrations for accuracy.
- May monitor patients in waiting room and responds to any needs for information.
- Assists in patient flow processes.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
Healthcare office experience 0-1 year required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Basic Proficiency with all Office Suite.
- Knowledge of office operations and standards and understanding of office procedures including filing, copying, scanning, printing and faxing.
- Ability to use phone system and manage more non-routine phone calls and solve routine issues as appropriate.
- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience and talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents, to correspond and communicate with others clearly and effectively (including composing/editing e-mail, memos and letters), and to take complete and accurate messages.
- Managing one's own time and the time of others.
- Well organized and good time management skills to manage multiple tasks effectively, follow established protocols, and work within systems.
REMOTE TYPE
Onsite
WORK LOCATION
243-245 Charles Street
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS
40
EMPLOYEE TYPE
Regular
WORK SHIFT
Day (United States of America)
PAY RANGE
$17.71 - $23.20/Hourly
GRADE
2
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
EEO STATEMENT:
5110 Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Practice Assistant
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires Practice Assistant roles to demand a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. Pull the O*NET profile for your exact job code and confirm the typical education requirement is a field-specific bachelor's before you apply.
Search LCA filings for healthcare employers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for Practice Assistant or related healthcare support titles. Those filings confirm the employer already understands H-1B compliance, which reduces friction at the offer stage.
Time applications around the April cap filing window
H-1B cap petitions must be filed by April 1 for an October 1 start date. If you're negotiating an offer in late winter, confirm your prospective employer can complete the I-129 and LCA in time, or discuss cap-exempt facilities like hospitals and nonprofits.
Target cap-exempt healthcare organizations directly
Hospitals affiliated with research universities and nonprofit healthcare systems are exempt from the H-1B annual cap, meaning they can file year-round. Prioritize these employers if you need sponsorship outside the April lottery window.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Filter your Practice Assistant job search on Migrate Mate to surface employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history in healthcare settings, so you're not spending time on applications at practices that have never sponsored a visa.
Clarify prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
DOL prevailing wage determinations for Practice Assistants vary by geographic area and experience level. Ask the employer which wage level their LCA targets and confirm your offered salary meets or exceeds it, or USCIS may issue a Request for Evidence.
H-1B Visa Practice Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Practice Assistant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires the job to normally demand a bachelor's degree in a specific field, not just any bachelor's degree. Practice Assistant roles tied to healthcare administration, clinical informatics, or allied health typically qualify, but generalist administrative support roles may not. Reviewing the O*NET profile for your specific job code helps confirm the education standard before you apply.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Practice Assistants?
Hospital systems, multi-specialty outpatient clinics, academic medical centers, and large physician group practices are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for Practice Assistant roles. Academic medical centers and nonprofit hospitals are especially useful because they're cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions year-round rather than only during the April lottery. You can browse verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate.
What documents should I prepare before an employer files my H-1B petition?
Your employer needs your official degree transcripts, credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., a detailed job description matching a specialty occupation, and evidence of any relevant licensure or certifications your state requires for the Practice Assistant role. Having a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization ready before the offer stage speeds up the LCA filing and reduces back-and-forth with the employer's legal team.
How does the H-1B cap affect my job search timeline as a Practice Assistant?
Cap-subject H-1B petitions must be filed in early April for an October 1 start date, so a job offer finalized in January or February gives an employer enough lead time. If your preferred employer is cap-exempt, such as a nonprofit hospital or a research-affiliated medical group, you can start any time of year. Confirming the employer's cap status during the interview process prevents timeline surprises after an offer is extended.
Can my employer sponsor me for a green card after I'm on an H-1B as a Practice Assistant?
Yes. Many healthcare employers who sponsor H-1B visas for Practice Assistants also file PERM labor certification as a pathway to permanent residence, typically under the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based categories. The timeline varies by your country of birth due to priority date backlogs, but starting PERM early in your H-1B period is standard practice at larger healthcare systems. Ask prospective employers whether they have an established immigration sponsorship policy for long-term staff.