Healthcare Jobs in Maine with H-1B Sponsorship
Maine's healthcare sector spans large health systems like MaineHealth and Northern Light Health, research institutions affiliated with the University of Maine, and rural critical access hospitals spread across the state. H-1B sponsorship in this industry covers physicians, specialists, researchers, and allied health professionals, with Portland and Bangor concentrating the most opportunities.
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Mid Coast Hospital
Professional - Clinical
Req #: 61812
Dental Hygienist
MaineHealth – Oasis Free Clinic
Location: 331 Maine Street, Suite 4, Brunswick, ME
Schedule: Consistent schedule
- Hours: 7:45 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
- Days: Fridays required; second weekday is negotiable (Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday)
MaineHealth’s Oasis Free Clinic is seeking a positive, caring, flexible, and dependable Dental Hygienist to join our dedicated team. The ideal candidate is well-organized, friendly, and demonstrates excellent communication and clinical skills while providing compassionate, high-quality care to our patients.
This position offers a consistent daytime schedule in a supportive, mission-driven clinical environment focused on community health and patient-centered care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Administers prophylactic treatment, including scaling and polishing of teeth
- Documents existing restorations and identifies notable areas of possible decay or disease for dentist review; consults with dentist as appropriate
- Takes dental x-rays to determine the extent of decay and disease
- Administers fluoride treatments as needed
- Updates and reviews patient medical histories, highlighting significant findings for dentist review
- Provides patient education on oral hygiene techniques and answers patient questions
- Practices universal precautions and adheres to sterilization and infection control procedures
- Maintains dental equipment and clinical areas
- Performs related duties as required, including dental assisting when needed
About the Clinic
We are a free medical and dental clinic serving uninsured adults with low incomes who live in Midcoast Maine. Our small team works closely with medical and dental volunteers to provide care rooted in compassion, respect, dignity, and quality. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a direct impact in the community.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Dental Hygiene required.
- License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license in Dental Hygiene required. Current applicable state(s) Dental Radiographer license required or must receive within three months of hire.
- Experience: One year of clinical experience as a dental hygienist preferred.
- Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
- Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A
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 rebecca.rand@mainehealth.org
Description
Mid Coast Hospital
Professional - Clinical
Req #: 61812
Dental Hygienist
MaineHealth – Oasis Free Clinic
Location: 331 Maine Street, Suite 4, Brunswick, ME
Schedule: Consistent schedule
- Hours: 7:45 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
- Days: Fridays required; second weekday is negotiable (Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday)
MaineHealth’s Oasis Free Clinic is seeking a positive, caring, flexible, and dependable Dental Hygienist to join our dedicated team. The ideal candidate is well-organized, friendly, and demonstrates excellent communication and clinical skills while providing compassionate, high-quality care to our patients.
This position offers a consistent daytime schedule in a supportive, mission-driven clinical environment focused on community health and patient-centered care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Administers prophylactic treatment, including scaling and polishing of teeth
- Documents existing restorations and identifies notable areas of possible decay or disease for dentist review; consults with dentist as appropriate
- Takes dental x-rays to determine the extent of decay and disease
- Administers fluoride treatments as needed
- Updates and reviews patient medical histories, highlighting significant findings for dentist review
- Provides patient education on oral hygiene techniques and answers patient questions
- Practices universal precautions and adheres to sterilization and infection control procedures
- Maintains dental equipment and clinical areas
- Performs related duties as required, including dental assisting when needed
About the Clinic
We are a free medical and dental clinic serving uninsured adults with low incomes who live in Midcoast Maine. Our small team works closely with medical and dental volunteers to provide care rooted in compassion, respect, dignity, and quality. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a direct impact in the community.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Dental Hygiene required.
- License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license in Dental Hygiene required. Current applicable state(s) Dental Radiographer license required or must receive within three months of hire.
- Experience: One year of clinical experience as a dental hygienist preferred.
- Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
- Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A
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 rebecca.rand@mainehealth.org
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Which healthcare companies sponsor H-1B visas in Maine?
The largest H-1B sponsors in Maine's healthcare sector include MaineHealth, the state's largest health system, and Northern Light Health, which operates hospitals across multiple regions. Maine Medical Center in Portland and Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor also have established sponsorship histories. Academic medical programs affiliated with the University of New England and Tufts University School of Medicine's Maine track contribute additional sponsoring institutions.
Which cities in Maine have the most healthcare H-1B sponsorship jobs?
Portland is Maine's primary hub for healthcare H-1B roles, home to Maine Medical Center and the administrative headquarters of MaineHealth. Bangor is the second-largest market, anchored by Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center. Augusta and Lewiston also host regional hospitals with documented sponsorship activity. Rural areas across the state often recruit internationally for primary care physicians and specialists to address persistent provider shortages.
What types of healthcare roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship in Maine?
Roles that consistently qualify require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field directly related to the position. In Maine's healthcare sector, this includes physicians, surgeons, hospitalists, psychiatrists, radiologists, and clinical researchers. Physical therapists, occupational therapists, and medical scientists with relevant graduate degrees also commonly qualify. General nursing roles below the advanced practice level often do not meet the specialty occupation standard required for H-1B classification.
How do I find healthcare H-1B sponsorship jobs in Maine?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international candidates searching for H-1B sponsorship roles, including healthcare positions in Maine. You can filter by state and industry to surface employers with verified sponsorship activity. Because Maine's healthcare market is smaller than major metro areas, setting alerts and checking regularly helps you catch new postings from MaineHealth, Northern Light Health, and affiliated facilities as they become available.
Are there any state-specific considerations for H-1B healthcare workers in Maine?
Maine requires independent professional licensure for all practicing clinicians, regardless of visa status, so international candidates should confirm that their foreign credentials are eligible for endorsement by the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine or the relevant allied health board before pursuing roles. Rural and underserved designations across much of the state can intersect with J-1 waiver programs, which operate separately from H-1B and carry their own obligations. Confirming which visa pathway an employer intends to use early in the process avoids confusion later.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B healthcare 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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