Certified Medical Assistant Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Florida
Florida's large hospital networks and multispecialty clinic groups, including HCA Florida Healthcare, AdventHealth, and BayCare Health System, regularly hire certified medical assistants across Tampa, Orlando, Miami, and Jacksonville. International candidates with CMA credentials can find visa-sponsored roles across outpatient, primary care, and specialty practice settings throughout the state.
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Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health
Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant
FULL TIME
Schedule Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Department: ORTHO & SPORTS MED
Location: 602 S Howard Ave Tampa FL
Performs patient care under the direction and supervision of the physician or Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in an ambulatory care setting.
Why is Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health your best place to work?
✅ Education & Career Growth – Tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and leadership development programs.
✅ Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, free virtual visits, and well-being programs.
✅ Financial & Retirement – Up to 5% employer match on retirement contributions.
✅ Work-Life Balance – Four weeks of paid parental leave, PTO, and flexible leave options.
✅ Family & Pet Support – Fertility benefits, adoption assistance, backup care for children/elders/pets, and pet insurance.
Responsibilities:
Essential Functions
- Accountable to the Assistant Nurse Manager, Nursing Operations Manager, or Practice Manager for operational issues.
- Supports and demonstrate effective and professional communication with patients and family members.
- Works collaboratively with the administrative and operations staff.
- Gathers patient data through interviews and observation.
- Assist patients and families with preparation for examination.
- Assists the physician or APP during examination and procedures.
- Demonstrates competency in specific tasks and skills as defined by the practice.
- Documents, treatments, procedures, and patient education according to Orlando Health and department specific policies.
- Assist the physician or APP by acting as a liaison on behalf of the patient to schedule, provide patient with scheduling information to obtain specialty testing, and/or specialty physician consultation.
- Processes incoming and outgoing calls in an independent and professional manner using sound clinical judgment.
- Enter medication, laboratory and diagnostic imaging orders into the electronic medical system under the direction of a provider.
- Adheres and assures compliance with Orlando Health and department specific policy, procedures, value statements and Commitment to Excellent standards.
- Consistently demonstrates personal and patient safety practices and adherence to infection control standards outlined in Orlando Health policies.
- Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
- Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Other Related Functions
- Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and can assess data appropriate to the age-specific needs of the patients on his or her assigned department and/or unit.
- Participates in Quality Assurance and Quality Indicator activities as assigned.
- Demonstrates awareness of medical/legal issues, patient rights and compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.
- Practices the efficient use of supplies.
- Assists business office as needed with reception, scheduling, and discharge of patients.
Qualifications:
Education/Training
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Successful completion of Medical Assistant training from an approved technical school (or verifiable applicable work experience in a patient care setting) required.
Licensure/Certification
- Maintains current American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider Certification -and- If hired after January 1, 2015, maintains current certification by one of the following agencies within 6 months of hire:
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by National Health career Association (NHA) (www.nhanow.com)
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) (www.aama-ntl.org)
- Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)(www.amcaexams.com)
- National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) by National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) (www.ncctinc.com)
- Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) or Nationally Registered Certified Advanced Medical Assistant (NRCAMA) by the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) (www.nahpusa.com)
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by American Medical Technologists (AMT) (www.amt1.com)
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA) (www.arma-cert.org)
- Applicants with an accepted Medical Assistant certification or registration from an agency not listed will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Orlando Health proudly embraces and honors the individuality of our team members. By sharing different ideas and perspectives and working together as a team, we are better able to relate to, care for and authentically serve our patients and families who make up the collective populations in our community. So, no matter who you are, what you believe or how you express yourself, you are welcome here.
Position Summary:
Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health
Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant
FULL TIME
Schedule Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Department: ORTHO & SPORTS MED
Location: 602 S Howard Ave Tampa FL
Performs patient care under the direction and supervision of the physician or Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in an ambulatory care setting.
Why is Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health your best place to work?
✅ Education & Career Growth – Tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and leadership development programs.
✅ Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, free virtual visits, and well-being programs.
✅ Financial & Retirement – Up to 5% employer match on retirement contributions.
✅ Work-Life Balance – Four weeks of paid parental leave, PTO, and flexible leave options.
✅ Family & Pet Support – Fertility benefits, adoption assistance, backup care for children/elders/pets, and pet insurance.
Responsibilities:
Essential Functions
- Accountable to the Assistant Nurse Manager, Nursing Operations Manager, or Practice Manager for operational issues.
- Supports and demonstrate effective and professional communication with patients and family members.
- Works collaboratively with the administrative and operations staff.
- Gathers patient data through interviews and observation.
- Assist patients and families with preparation for examination.
- Assists the physician or APP during examination and procedures.
- Demonstrates competency in specific tasks and skills as defined by the practice.
- Documents, treatments, procedures, and patient education according to Orlando Health and department specific policies.
- Assist the physician or APP by acting as a liaison on behalf of the patient to schedule, provide patient with scheduling information to obtain specialty testing, and/or specialty physician consultation.
- Processes incoming and outgoing calls in an independent and professional manner using sound clinical judgment.
- Enter medication, laboratory and diagnostic imaging orders into the electronic medical system under the direction of a provider.
- Adheres and assures compliance with Orlando Health and department specific policy, procedures, value statements and Commitment to Excellent standards.
- Consistently demonstrates personal and patient safety practices and adherence to infection control standards outlined in Orlando Health policies.
- Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
- Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Other Related Functions
- Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and can assess data appropriate to the age-specific needs of the patients on his or her assigned department and/or unit.
- Participates in Quality Assurance and Quality Indicator activities as assigned.
- Demonstrates awareness of medical/legal issues, patient rights and compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.
- Practices the efficient use of supplies.
- Assists business office as needed with reception, scheduling, and discharge of patients.
Qualifications:
Education/Training
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Successful completion of Medical Assistant training from an approved technical school (or verifiable applicable work experience in a patient care setting) required.
Licensure/Certification
- Maintains current American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider Certification -and- If hired after January 1, 2015, maintains current certification by one of the following agencies within 6 months of hire:
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by National Health career Association (NHA) (www.nhanow.com)
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) (www.aama-ntl.org)
- Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)(www.amcaexams.com)
- National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) by National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) (www.ncctinc.com)
- Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) or Nationally Registered Certified Advanced Medical Assistant (NRCAMA) by the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) (www.nahpusa.com)
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by American Medical Technologists (AMT) (www.amt1.com)
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA) (www.arma-cert.org)
- Applicants with an accepted Medical Assistant certification or registration from an agency not listed will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Orlando Health proudly embraces and honors the individuality of our team members. By sharing different ideas and perspectives and working together as a team, we are better able to relate to, care for and authentically serve our patients and families who make up the collective populations in our community. So, no matter who you are, what you believe or how you express yourself, you are welcome here.
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Which companies sponsor visas for certified medical assistants in Florida?
HCA Florida Healthcare, AdventHealth, BayCare Health System, and UF Health are among the larger Florida employers with established HR and immigration infrastructure that have sponsored healthcare support staff. Federally qualified health centers and large multispecialty groups in South Florida and the Tampa Bay area also appear in sponsorship filings, though individual hiring decisions vary by facility and staffing needs at the time of application.
Which visa types are most common for certified medical assistant roles in Florida?
The H-1B is the most widely discussed option, but certified medical assistant roles must qualify as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field, which is not guaranteed for all CMA positions. Candidates with qualifying degrees in health sciences may meet this threshold. Some internationally trained candidates also explore TN status if they are Canadian or Mexican nationals and hold qualifying credentials under the USMCA occupation list.
Which cities in Florida have the most certified medical assistant sponsorship jobs?
Orlando, Tampa, Miami, and Jacksonville concentrate the highest volume of certified medical assistant openings in Florida, driven by the density of large hospital systems, outpatient surgery centers, and specialty clinics in those metro areas. The Orlando and Tampa corridors in particular have seen sustained healthcare hiring growth tied to population increases, with AdventHealth and BayCare operating large networks of ambulatory care sites across both regions.
How to find certified medical assistant visa sponsorship jobs in Florida?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and filters certified medical assistant listings in Florida by employers who have a history of visa sponsorship. Rather than sorting through general job boards, you can search directly for Florida CMA roles where sponsorship is a stated or documented employer practice. Setting up alerts on Migrate Mate for new Florida postings helps ensure you see openings as they appear, since healthcare positions often fill quickly.
Are there state-specific considerations for certified medical assistants seeking sponsorship in Florida?
Florida does not require state licensure for certified medical assistants, but most employers expect an active CMA credential from AAMA or RMA from AMT. Employers filing H-1B petitions must submit a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor certifying that the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for the occupation and geographic area. Florida's high volume of Medicare and Medicaid patients also means many facilities operate under federal compliance requirements that can influence how positions are classified and sponsored.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored certified medical assistant jobs in Florida?
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.
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