Patient Care Assistant Visa Sponsorship Jobs in California
Patient care assistant visa sponsorship jobs in California are concentrated at large health systems like Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, and UCLA Health, with strong hiring across Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sacramento. California's size and aging population drive steady demand for PCAs, and several employers have established pathways for internationally trained candidates seeking work authorization.
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INTRODUCTION
1.0 FTE Full time Day - 08 Hour R2661131 Onsite 107085009 Head-Neck Oncology Multi Site Allied Health PALO ALTO, 900 Blake Wilbur Dr, California
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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)
Expected start and end time: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
A Brief Overview
As a foundational level, the PCC II, is expected to learn and apply job skills, policies, and procedures to complete moderate assignments and tasks. They should exercise judgment within defined guidelines to determine appropriate actions. The PCC II is responsible for facilitating smooth day-to-day clinic operations while developing the necessary skills to progress within our care delivery team.
What you will do
- Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Clinical Expertise Development: Undertake work in assigned areas to develop the necessary expertise within a given specialty area or clinic.
- Record Keeping and Protocol Compliance: Complete disability paperwork, maintain temperature logs, follow assigned protocols, and ensure workplace safety and infection prevention within the role's scope.
- Patient Care: Perform patient care duties, including measuring vital signs, weight, height, rooming, drawing labs, assisting providers with medication reconciliation, and other special departmental tasks such as EKG, ear lavage, etc.
- Clinical Administration: Handle check-in/out, virtual rooming for providers, vaccine administration, point-of-care testing, and specimen collection.
- Clinic Maintenance: Manage weekly clinic preparation, clinic area stocking, medication, and supply ordering, and ensure timely completion of work assignments.
- Communication and Coordination: Handle patient phone calls, prescription refills, and clinic support operations, manage CRM/In-Basket, and serve as a liaison between the provider, the patient, and the staff.
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent AND one of the following:
(1) Certificate of completion or official transcript from a medical assisting program
(2) Completion of medical assistant training by a licensed physician or podiatrist
(3) Certification as medical assistant through a Medical Board of California – approved medical assistant certifying organization
EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
- At least one year of overall experience (Including external experience) Required
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of and ability to use and apply medical terminology in performing his/her duties.
- Knowledge of coding and billing regulations.
- Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area.
- Ability to speak and write effectively at a level appropriate for the job.
- Ability to solve problems and identify solutions.
- Ability to demonstrate customer service skills in interactions with all patients, families and staff, including high volume and stressful situations.
- Ability to work independently as well as an integral part of the patient care team.
- Ability to follow instructions and standard operating procedures.
- Demonstrated familiarity, knowledge and understanding of home health, practice care coordination, clinical care skills.
- Ability to demonstrate business communication skills including speak and write effectively at a level appropriate for the job (including legible penmanship/handwriting, knowledge of grammar and syntax and ability to write clear and concise clinical reports).
- Ability to learn and grasp and update clinical knowledge on a regular basis (through HealthStream classes, continuing education and other work related courses and training) to adapt to an ever changing healthcare environment.
- Ability to learn and understand population health and disease population concepts and practices; inventory methods and practices; motivation learning; customer relationships service concepts and practices.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- BLS - Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association, required.
SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience
Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.
You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:
- Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
- Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
- Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination
Equal Opportunity Employer
Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.
COMPENSATION
- Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $33.72 - $37.95 per hour
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.
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Which visa types realistically fit patient care assistant roles in California?
Patient care assistant roles are generally non-degree positions, which limits visa options. H-2B visa covers temporary non-agricultural work where employers demonstrate a seasonal or one-time need, though it involves a labor certification process and a 66,000 annual cap. F-1 students may work through OPT for up to 12 months. Green card sponsorship through EB-3 is possible for skilled or unskilled workers where employers file PERM labor certification. TN visa does not cover this role.
Which companies sponsor visas for patient care assistants in California?
Large integrated health systems are most likely to have the infrastructure for visa sponsorship. Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, Sutter Health, and Stanford Health Care have all posted PCA roles in California and have dedicated HR and immigration teams. Academic medical centers affiliated with UC San Diego, UCSF, and UCLA Health also hire PCAs and have experience navigating work authorization for international candidates, though sponsorship is never guaranteed for any individual position.
How to find patient care assistant visa sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate lists patient care assistant jobs in California filtered to employers with verified visa sponsorship history, so you can focus on roles where sponsorship is a realistic option rather than contacting employers speculatively. Search by city or health system to narrow results to Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Sacramento, where PCA hiring is most active. Migrate Mate surfaces sponsorship data alongside job listings, saving significant research time.
Which cities in California have the most patient care assistant sponsorship jobs?
Los Angeles has the highest concentration of PCA sponsorship jobs, driven by its large hospital networks including Cedars-Sinai, UCLA Health, and Kaiser's Southern California region. San Francisco and Oakland follow closely, anchored by UCSF Medical Center and Sutter Health. Sacramento is growing as a PCA hiring hub, with UC Davis Health and Dignity Health expanding their workforces. San Diego is also active, particularly around Scripps Health and UC San Diego Health.
Are there state-specific factors that affect PCA visa sponsorship in California?
California's strict nurse-to-patient ratio laws create sustained demand for bedside support staff like PCAs, which can support the case for employer sponsorship. The state also has a large nursing school pipeline, so many California employers are accustomed to working with candidates at various stages of work authorization. Hospitals in underserved rural counties, including parts of the Central Valley and Inland Empire, sometimes face tighter staffing and may show greater willingness to sponsor for hard-to-fill PCA positions.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored patient care assistant jobs in California?
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.