Certified Medical Assistant Jobs for OPT Students
Certified Medical Assistant jobs on OPT are available at physician offices, urgent care clinics, and hospital systems that routinely hire foreign-trained graduates. Most roles qualify as STEM-adjacent under healthcare science degrees, and many employers are familiar with the 12-month standard OPT authorization window.
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Opportunities with Reliant Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses. Join a community-based, multi-specialty, physician-led organization where you will work with talented peers on a common purpose: improving the quality, cost and experience of health care. Here, we focus on delivering the best patient care, rather than volume. Through innovation and superior care management, we support patients and your well-being as a team member. Join a team at the forefront of value-based care and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Location: 225 New Lancaster Road, Leominster, MA 01420
Department: Family Practice
Schedule: Full time, 38.75 hours/weekly, Monday through Friday, 8:30AM to 5:00PM
This position performs a full range of medical support services while ensuring the highest level of patient care and satisfaction.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Prepare examination rooms and sterilize medical equipment & instruments
- Room patients, obtain health history and check vital signs
- Document patient care using electronic medical records software
- Perform phlebotomy, urinalysis, and handle patient specimen samples
- Administer medications and perform injections/immunizations
- Assist providers with minor, in-office procedures and perform point-of-care testing
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualification:
- Technical certification or 1+ years of experience performing the critical skills of a Medical Assistant after on-the-job training OR current enrollment in an accredited Medical Assistant program OR EMT certification
- Experience working as a Medical Assistant or EMT
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active Medical Assistant certification (CMA, CCMA, NCMA, RMA and CMAC)
- Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS-CPR) or completed within 90 days of date of hire
- Experience with electronic medical records software (EPIC)
- Experience performing medical back-office tasks including obtaining vital signs, injections/immunizations, phlebotomy, urinalysis and administering medications
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The hourly pay for this role will range from $17.74 to $31.63 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone—of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income—deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes—an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
$3,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates
Opportunities with Reliant Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses. Join a community-based, multi-specialty, physician-led organization where you will work with talented peers on a common purpose: improving the quality, cost and experience of health care. Here, we focus on delivering the best patient care, rather than volume. Through innovation and superior care management, we support patients and your well-being as a team member. Join a team at the forefront of value-based care and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Location: 225 New Lancaster Road, Leominster, MA 01420
Department: Family Practice
Schedule: Full time, 38.75 hours/weekly, Monday through Friday, 8:30AM to 5:00PM
This position performs a full range of medical support services while ensuring the highest level of patient care and satisfaction.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Prepare examination rooms and sterilize medical equipment & instruments
- Room patients, obtain health history and check vital signs
- Document patient care using electronic medical records software
- Perform phlebotomy, urinalysis, and handle patient specimen samples
- Administer medications and perform injections/immunizations
- Assist providers with minor, in-office procedures and perform point-of-care testing
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualification:
- Technical certification or 1+ years of experience performing the critical skills of a Medical Assistant after on-the-job training OR current enrollment in an accredited Medical Assistant program OR EMT certification
- Experience working as a Medical Assistant or EMT
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active Medical Assistant certification (CMA, CCMA, NCMA, RMA and CMAC)
- Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS-CPR) or completed within 90 days of date of hire
- Experience with electronic medical records software (EPIC)
- Experience performing medical back-office tasks including obtaining vital signs, injections/immunizations, phlebotomy, urinalysis and administering medications
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The hourly pay for this role will range from $17.74 to $31.63 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone—of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income—deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes—an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Certified Medical Assistant
Target multi-location healthcare employers
Large healthcare systems like Kaiser Permanente or HCA Healthcare have dedicated HR teams experienced with work authorization paperwork. They're far more likely to understand OPT than a solo physician's private practice with no prior international hires.
Lead with your CMA certification upfront
AAMA or NHA certification signals you've already cleared the credentialing hurdle employers care most about. Mentioning your CMA credential before your visa status reframes you as a qualified hire first, reducing hesitation around authorization logistics.
Check whether your degree qualifies for STEM OPT extension
Health sciences, clinical laboratory science, and related majors may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension if listed on the STEM designated degree program list. This extends your authorized period to 36 months total, significantly improving your long-term hiring appeal.
Highlight clinical hours and patient volume experience
Employers hiring CMAs prioritize hands-on clinical exposure over academic credentials alone. Quantify your externship hours, the specialties you rotated through, and the patient volume you supported. Concrete numbers make your application stand out regardless of visa status.
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Can F-1 OPT students work as Certified Medical Assistants legally?
Yes. OPT authorizes F-1 graduates to work in roles directly related to their field of study. Graduates of medical assisting, health sciences, or allied health programs qualify to work as Certified Medical Assistants during their OPT period. Your work must be in a role connected to your degree, which CMA positions clearly satisfy for most relevant programs.
Do employers need to file paperwork to hire me on OPT as a CMA?
No employer filing is required during your OPT period. Unlike H-1B sponsorship, OPT is pre-authorized through your DSO and USCIS before you start the job. Your employer just needs to verify your Employment Authorization Document. You do need to report your employer to your DSO within 10 days of starting work.
Does a medical assisting degree qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your specific degree and CIP code. Some health informatics, clinical laboratory science, and health sciences degrees are on the STEM designated degree program list, qualifying graduates for a 24-month extension beyond standard OPT. A general medical assisting certificate or associate degree often does not qualify. Check the official STEM list and confirm with your DSO early.
Where can I find Certified Medical Assistant jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-holding job seekers, so the employers listed there are already aware of work authorization requirements. Searching on Migrate Mate filters for roles where sponsorship or OPT acceptance is already part of the employer's hiring process, saving you from applying to positions that will screen you out immediately.
Can I work part-time as a CMA during the post-completion OPT period?
Yes, but with a restriction. Post-completion OPT requires you to work at least 20 hours per week to remain in valid status. Part-time CMA roles at 20 hours or more are permitted. Working fewer than 20 hours per week or being unemployed for more than 90 cumulative days during your OPT period puts your status at risk.
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