Clinical Medical Assistant Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Maine
Maine's clinical medical assistant jobs are concentrated in health systems like MaineHealth, Northern Light Health, and Covenant Health, with Portland, Bangor, and Lewiston offering the most openings. Employers across the state increasingly recruit internationally to fill persistent clinical staffing gaps, making Maine a viable destination for internationally trained medical assistants seeking visa sponsorship.
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Maine Medical Partners
Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 72128
This position will be responsible for providing care at the Endocrinology & Diabetes office at MaineHealth, Pediatric Specialty Care in Portland, Maine. This is a full-time position, for our Monday-Friday (8am-5pm) practice with no required holidays or weekends. The ideal candidate would have clinical and pediatric experience with an MA certification.
Medical Assistant Summary:
The Medical Assistant (MA) role is assigned duties and responsibilities related to patient care and administrative support in a team-based environment while promoting a smooth flow of patients through the office. The Medical Assistant MA functions under the license of the physician/advanced practice practitioner when performing clinical and other patient care responsibilities.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Education: High School diploma or GED preferred. Must meet one of the following requirements: Graduated from an accredited vocational institution or community college in Medical Assisting with 160 hours of clinical experience completed; or completion of an Adult Education Medical Assistant program and 6 months of clinical experience in a practice setting; or 1 year of clinical experience in a multi-provider practice setting (equivalent experience will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis).
- License/Certifications: Current AAMA, NHA, AMT, NCCT, or NREMT certification preferred. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date. A NH Med Tech License, or NH EMT and National Registry EMT license is required for those positions located in New Hampshire.
- Experience: Relevant experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.
- Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
- Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A
Clinical Team Assistant Summary:
The Clinical Team Assistant is responsible for performing daily patient service functions to support the clinical team in the delivery of patient care. The Clinical Team Assistant functions under the license of a provider when performing clinical and other patient care responsibilities.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Education: Graduate of an accredited vocational program, community college, or university in the field of health sciences or a student in a health science program that required clinical experience for advancement; or completion of an MA program that did not require a clinical externship; or completion of a healthcare vocational program with a patient facing component; or completion of the CTA apprentice program, or equivalent relevant clinical patient facing experience will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
- License/Certifications: Current BLS certification within three months of hire required.
- Experience: N/A
- Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
Hiring Scam Alert
MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.
Additional Information
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.
If you have questions about this role, please contact jayne.conley@mainehealth.org.
Description
Maine Medical Partners
Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 72128
This position will be responsible for providing care at the Endocrinology & Diabetes office at MaineHealth, Pediatric Specialty Care in Portland, Maine. This is a full-time position, for our Monday-Friday (8am-5pm) practice with no required holidays or weekends. The ideal candidate would have clinical and pediatric experience with an MA certification.
Medical Assistant Summary:
The Medical Assistant (MA) role is assigned duties and responsibilities related to patient care and administrative support in a team-based environment while promoting a smooth flow of patients through the office. The Medical Assistant MA functions under the license of the physician/advanced practice practitioner when performing clinical and other patient care responsibilities.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Education: High School diploma or GED preferred. Must meet one of the following requirements: Graduated from an accredited vocational institution or community college in Medical Assisting with 160 hours of clinical experience completed; or completion of an Adult Education Medical Assistant program and 6 months of clinical experience in a practice setting; or 1 year of clinical experience in a multi-provider practice setting (equivalent experience will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis).
- License/Certifications: Current AAMA, NHA, AMT, NCCT, or NREMT certification preferred. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date. A NH Med Tech License, or NH EMT and National Registry EMT license is required for those positions located in New Hampshire.
- Experience: Relevant experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.
- Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
- Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A
Clinical Team Assistant Summary:
The Clinical Team Assistant is responsible for performing daily patient service functions to support the clinical team in the delivery of patient care. The Clinical Team Assistant functions under the license of a provider when performing clinical and other patient care responsibilities.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Education: Graduate of an accredited vocational program, community college, or university in the field of health sciences or a student in a health science program that required clinical experience for advancement; or completion of an MA program that did not require a clinical externship; or completion of a healthcare vocational program with a patient facing component; or completion of the CTA apprentice program, or equivalent relevant clinical patient facing experience will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
- License/Certifications: Current BLS certification within three months of hire required.
- Experience: N/A
- Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
Hiring Scam Alert
MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.
Additional Information
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.
If you have questions about this role, please contact jayne.conley@mainehealth.org.
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Which companies sponsor visas for clinical medical assistants in Maine?
The largest sponsors of clinical medical assistant roles in Maine are integrated health systems. MaineHealth, which operates Maine Medical Center and affiliated clinics, Northern Light Health, and Covenant Health have all filed for employment-based work authorization in clinical support roles. Smaller independent practices and federally qualified health centers in rural Maine also occasionally sponsor international candidates when local hiring pipelines fall short.
Which visa types are most common for clinical medical assistant roles in Maine?
H-1B sponsorship is less common for clinical medical assistants because the role typically requires an associate degree or certificate rather than a bachelor's degree in a specialty field. Employers more often pursue TN visas for Canadian or Mexican nationals with qualifying credentials, or EB-3 immigrant visa sponsorship for candidates with demonstrated experience. J-1 exchange visitor status is also used through certain clinical training programs affiliated with Maine health systems.
Which cities in Maine have the most clinical medical assistant sponsorship jobs?
Portland is Maine's primary hub, anchored by Maine Medical Center and a concentration of outpatient specialty clinics. Bangor is the second-largest market, with Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center and affiliated practices driving demand. Lewiston and Auburn have growing clinical employer bases through Central Maine Medical Center. Rural areas including Presque Isle and Caribou also post openings, though sponsorship activity is lower outside the major metro areas.
How to find clinical medical assistant visa sponsorship jobs in Maine?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find clinical medical assistant visa sponsorship jobs in Maine. The platform filters roles specifically by sponsorship willingness, so you're not sorting through listings that won't support international candidates. Search for clinical medical assistant positions filtered to Maine to surface openings at MaineHealth, Northern Light Health, and other regional employers actively recruiting internationally trained candidates.
Are there state-specific considerations for clinical medical assistants pursuing sponsorship in Maine?
Maine does not require state licensure for medical assistants, but national certification (CMA through AAMA or RMA through AMT) is commonly required by sponsoring employers and strengthens a visa petition by demonstrating standardized competency. Maine's healthcare workforce shortage designation in many counties means some employers qualify for federal incentive programs, which can make them more motivated to invest in sponsorship. Rural Health Corps and similar state programs also support clinical staffing in underserved areas.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored clinical medical assistant jobs in Maine?
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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