Medical Assistant Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Alaska
Alaska's medical assistant jobs are concentrated around Anchorage, Fairbanks, and the Matanuska-Susitna Valley, where large health systems like Providence Alaska Medical Center and Alaska Native Medical Center drive consistent hiring. The state's remote geography and persistent healthcare staffing shortages make international candidates a practical consideration for many employers.
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What Clinical Services contributes to Cardinal Health
Clinical Care Delivery provides high quality, patient-centered care focused on diagnosing, treating and managing care while ensuring the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of the practice.
The Medical Assistant performs clinical support services, assists with clerical duties and maintains patient care documentation in medical records at Fairbanks Urology. This position is responsible for providing professional care specifically to urology patients in an outpatient setting.
Responsibilities
- Register new patients
- Assist during medical procedures
- Take vital signs
- Schedule external labs, diagnostic and other follow-up for patients
- Request and obtain necessary clinical documents for the patient’s chart
- Update medical records
- Organize examination rooms
- Sterilize / prepare medical instruments
- Disposal of contaminated supplies
- Follow up on patient calls
- Schedule appointments
- Coordinate dictation schedule
- May assist with verifying health insurance coverage, and other clerical duties
- Regular attendance and punctuality
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
- Ensures that all processing and reporting deadlines are consistently achieved
- Perform any other functions as required by management
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to work a flexible schedule as necessary
- High School graduate or equivalent, preferred
- Certified or eligible for certification as a Medical Assistant in the state of Alaska, preferred
- Basic PC skills including Microsoft Office Suite, preferred
- 1-2 years of experience, preferred
- Outpatient experience, preferred
- Prior EMR experience, preferred
LOCATION
Fairbanks Urology
1211 Cushman St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
WHAT IS EXPECTED OF YOU AND OTHERS AT THIS LEVEL
- Acquires job skills and learns company policies and procedures to complete standard tasks
- Works on basic and routine assignments
- Selects correct processes from prescribed rules or guidelines
- Work is closely managed and follows detailed instructions
- Seeks regular guidance and advice from supervisor
COMPENSATION
- Anticipated hourly range: $17.80 per hour - $25.30 per hour
- Bonus eligible: No
BENEFITS
Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Paid time off plan
- Health savings account (HSA)
- 401k savings plan
- Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Work-Life resources
- Paid parental leave
- Healthy lifestyle programs
Application window anticipated to close: 09/14/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
BENEFITS
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
ABILITY TO COMMUTE
- Fairbanks, AK 99701 (Required)
WORK LOCATION
In person
INTRODUCTION
What Clinical Services contributes to Cardinal Health
Clinical Care Delivery provides high quality, patient-centered care focused on diagnosing, treating and managing care while ensuring the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of the practice.
The Medical Assistant performs clinical support services, assists with clerical duties and maintains patient care documentation in medical records at Fairbanks Urology. This position is responsible for providing professional care specifically to urology patients in an outpatient setting.
Responsibilities
- Register new patients
- Assist during medical procedures
- Take vital signs
- Schedule external labs, diagnostic and other follow-up for patients
- Request and obtain necessary clinical documents for the patient’s chart
- Update medical records
- Organize examination rooms
- Sterilize / prepare medical instruments
- Disposal of contaminated supplies
- Follow up on patient calls
- Schedule appointments
- Coordinate dictation schedule
- May assist with verifying health insurance coverage, and other clerical duties
- Regular attendance and punctuality
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
- Ensures that all processing and reporting deadlines are consistently achieved
- Perform any other functions as required by management
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to work a flexible schedule as necessary
- High School graduate or equivalent, preferred
- Certified or eligible for certification as a Medical Assistant in the state of Alaska, preferred
- Basic PC skills including Microsoft Office Suite, preferred
- 1-2 years of experience, preferred
- Outpatient experience, preferred
- Prior EMR experience, preferred
LOCATION
Fairbanks Urology
1211 Cushman St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
WHAT IS EXPECTED OF YOU AND OTHERS AT THIS LEVEL
- Acquires job skills and learns company policies and procedures to complete standard tasks
- Works on basic and routine assignments
- Selects correct processes from prescribed rules or guidelines
- Work is closely managed and follows detailed instructions
- Seeks regular guidance and advice from supervisor
COMPENSATION
- Anticipated hourly range: $17.80 per hour - $25.30 per hour
- Bonus eligible: No
BENEFITS
Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Paid time off plan
- Health savings account (HSA)
- 401k savings plan
- Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Work-Life resources
- Paid parental leave
- Healthy lifestyle programs
Application window anticipated to close: 09/14/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
BENEFITS
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
ABILITY TO COMMUTE
- Fairbanks, AK 99701 (Required)
WORK LOCATION
In person
Medical Assistant Job Roles in Alaska
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Search Medical Assistant Jobs in AlaskaMedical Assistant Jobs in Alaska: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor visas for medical assistants in Alaska?
Providence Alaska Medical Center, the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (operating Alaska Native Medical Center), and Southcentral Foundation are among the larger employers with documented sponsorship activity for clinical support roles in Alaska. Smaller regional clinics affiliated with major health systems may also sponsor, though their capacity varies and sponsorship is never guaranteed for any individual position.
Which visa types are most common for medical assistant roles in Alaska?
The H-1B visa is the most frequently used work visa for specialty occupation roles, but medical assistants face a challenging classification question: the role must qualify as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field, which not all medical assistant positions meet. Some employers pursue TN visas for Canadian or Mexican nationals, and EB-3 immigrant visas are used for longer-term sponsorship of clinical support staff.
Which cities in Alaska have the most medical assistant sponsorship jobs?
Anchorage accounts for the large majority of medical assistant openings in Alaska, given its concentration of hospitals, specialty clinics, and federally operated health facilities. Fairbanks is the second-largest market, with Fairbanks Memorial Hospital and associated outpatient clinics driving local demand. Juneau and the Mat-Su Valley (Palmer and Wasilla) have smaller but active healthcare hiring markets, particularly in primary and community care settings.
How to find medical assistant visa sponsorship jobs in Alaska?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, so you can search medical assistant roles in Alaska without wading through postings that don't support work authorization. Because Alaska's healthcare market is smaller than the contiguous U.S., sponsored openings appear less frequently, so setting up alerts on Migrate Mate for new Alaska medical assistant postings helps you respond quickly when positions open.
Are there state-specific considerations for medical assistants seeking sponsorship in Alaska?
Alaska's geographic isolation drives healthcare staffing shortages that are more pronounced than in most states, which can make some employers more open to sponsorship discussions. However, medical assistants must meet Alaska's certification standards, and roles tied to federally qualified health centers or tribal health programs may have specific hiring preferences under tribal employment rights ordinances. Prevailing wage requirements for sponsored positions apply based on Anchorage or statewide determinations, depending on the work location.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored medical assistant jobs in Alaska?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.