J-1 Visa Clinical Medical Assistant Jobs
Clinical Medical Assistant positions in the U.S. are typically available to exchange visitors under the J-1 visa Trainee or Intern program category, depending on your career stage. Finding a host employer willing to structure a formal training plan is the key step before any designated sponsor can issue your DS-2019 and begin sponsorship.
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EEO Statement:
UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location Omaha, NE
Requisition Number: Staff_14948
Department Clinical Research Center 50000598
Business Unit Vice Chancellor for Research
Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM; Weekends if needed
Remote/Telecommuting No remote/telecommuting opportunity
Position Summary
Assists with the conduct of clinical research trials as directed by the Research Coordinator. Supports department operations through assigned responsibilities for clerical, compliance and general support tasks.
Position Details
Additional Information
Posting Category Research - Non Academic
Working Title Clinical Research Associate I
Job Title Clinical Research Associate L1
Salary Grade RA14H
Appointment Type C2 - REG OFF/SERV HRLY
Salary Range $18.990 - $28.510/hourly
Job Requisition Begin Date 08/25/2026
Application Review Date 09/08/2026
Review Date Information:
Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education: High School education or equivalent
If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)
Healthcare, Science or related field.
(Will consider three years related education/experience)
Required Experience 3 years
If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:
Experience related to healthcare, laboratory and/or clinical research.
(Will consider three years related education/experience)
Required License No
If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?
NA
Required Computer Applications: Not Applicable
Required Other Computer Applications: NA
Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Basic computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to type 35 words per minute.
- Demonstrated strong writing skills to include creating basic correspondence, summarizing events for documentation, and assisting with the completion of regulatory documents.
- Strong organizational skills and demonstrated attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively with department coworkers, research subjects and external customers.
- Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize and problem solve.
- Ability to perform phlebotomy, specimen processing, and CLIA waived testing or have the willingness to learn.
- Familiarity with research equipment, supplies, and documents.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Education: Associate's degree or equivalent
If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:
Health Science or related field
Preferred Experience:
Phlebotomy experience or experience related to healthcare, laboratory and/or clinical research
Preferred License: Yes
If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:
Basic Life Support and Hazardous Shipping Certification within 3 months of employment
Preferred Computer Applications:
Preferred Other Computer Applications: NA
Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Proficiency with laboratory equipment, supplies, and documents.
- Proficiency with telecommunications systems and general office materials and equipment.
Requisition Details
EEO Statement:
UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location Omaha, NE
Requisition Number: Staff_14948
Department Clinical Research Center 50000598
Business Unit Vice Chancellor for Research
Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM; Weekends if needed
Remote/Telecommuting No remote/telecommuting opportunity
Position Summary
Assists with the conduct of clinical research trials as directed by the Research Coordinator. Supports department operations through assigned responsibilities for clerical, compliance and general support tasks.
Position Details
Additional Information
Posting Category Research - Non Academic
Working Title Clinical Research Associate I
Job Title Clinical Research Associate L1
Salary Grade RA14H
Appointment Type C2 - REG OFF/SERV HRLY
Salary Range $18.990 - $28.510/hourly
Job Requisition Begin Date 08/25/2026
Application Review Date 09/08/2026
Review Date Information:
Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education: High School education or equivalent
If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)
Healthcare, Science or related field.
(Will consider three years related education/experience)
Required Experience 3 years
If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:
Experience related to healthcare, laboratory and/or clinical research.
(Will consider three years related education/experience)
Required License No
If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?
NA
Required Computer Applications: Not Applicable
Required Other Computer Applications: NA
Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Basic computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to type 35 words per minute.
- Demonstrated strong writing skills to include creating basic correspondence, summarizing events for documentation, and assisting with the completion of regulatory documents.
- Strong organizational skills and demonstrated attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively with department coworkers, research subjects and external customers.
- Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize and problem solve.
- Ability to perform phlebotomy, specimen processing, and CLIA waived testing or have the willingness to learn.
- Familiarity with research equipment, supplies, and documents.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Education: Associate's degree or equivalent
If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:
Health Science or related field
Preferred Experience:
Phlebotomy experience or experience related to healthcare, laboratory and/or clinical research
Preferred License: Yes
If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:
Basic Life Support and Hazardous Shipping Certification within 3 months of employment
Preferred Computer Applications:
Preferred Other Computer Applications: NA
Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Proficiency with laboratory equipment, supplies, and documents.
- Proficiency with telecommunications systems and general office materials and equipment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Clinical Medical Assistant
Align your credentials with training plan requirements
Designated sponsors require a structured training plan before issuing your DS-2019. Document clinical rotations, certifications like CMA or phlebotomy, and any hands-on patient care hours so host employers can match your background to a compliant Trainee or Intern program.
Target host employers with existing J-1 infrastructure
Outpatient clinics, federally qualified health centers, and hospital systems that already host J-1 Trainees have established training plan templates and compliance contacts. Prioritize these over smaller private practices, which rarely have the administrative capacity to onboard an exchange visitor.
Search J-1 friendly roles through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter U.S. Clinical Medical Assistant roles by employers that have supported exchange visitors. This narrows your search to host organizations already familiar with DS-2019 requirements and training plan obligations, saving significant outreach time.
Clarify the two-year home residency rule early
Some J-1 participants are subject to a two-year home-country residency requirement before switching to most other U.S. visa categories. Confirm with your designated sponsor whether your specific funding source or nationality triggers this requirement before accepting a host placement.
Verify the host employer's E-Verify enrollment status
Most J-1 host organizations must use E-Verify to confirm work authorization. Ask the hiring contact directly whether the facility is enrolled. A host that isn't enrolled may face compliance issues that delay or prevent your program start date.
Negotiate training plan scope before the offer stage
Your DS-2019 program duration and activities are locked to the approved training plan. Before signing an offer, confirm the plan covers the clinical tasks you intend to perform, including any diagnostic, administrative, or patient-facing duties, so you aren't restricted mid-program.
Clinical Medical Assistant J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Clinical Medical Assistant role?
The Trainee category applies if you've completed a degree or post-secondary training in a health-related field within the past five years, or have at least five years of relevant work experience. The Intern category applies if you're currently enrolled in a degree program. Both require a designated sponsor to issue the DS-2019 and a host employer to submit a structured training plan before your program begins.
Is the hiring clinic or hospital my J-1 visa sponsor?
No. The host employer where you work is not your visa sponsor. Your sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or AIPT, that reviews and approves your training plan, issues the DS-2019 form, and monitors your program compliance. The host employer and the designated sponsor are two separate entities with distinct legal responsibilities.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to host a J-1 Clinical Medical Assistant?
Use Migrate Mate to search Clinical Medical Assistant openings by employers that have supported exchange visitors. Host employers in outpatient, urgent care, and federally qualified health center settings are more likely to have existing J-1 compliance processes. Cold outreach to facilities with no J-1 history significantly slows your timeline, since they must build a training plan from scratch before any sponsor can proceed.
What does the training plan need to cover for this role?
The training plan must describe specific clinical and administrative tasks you'll perform, the supervision structure, and measurable learning objectives tied to your background. For Clinical Medical Assistants, this typically includes patient intake procedures, vital signs documentation, specimen collection, and medical record management. Vague or generic plans are frequently rejected by designated sponsors, so detail is essential from the outset.
Can I extend my J-1 program if my host employer wants to keep me longer?
Extensions are possible but require your designated sponsor's approval, not just your host employer's agreement. The total Trainee program may not exceed 18 months for most occupational categories. You'll need an amended training plan, continued eligibility confirmation from your sponsor, and an updated DS-2019 before your current program end date. Extensions are not guaranteed and must be requested well in advance.