Medical Assistant Visa Sponsorship Jobs in New York
Medical assistant visa sponsorship jobs in New York are concentrated in large hospital systems like NewYork-Presbyterian, Montefiore Health System, and NYC Health + Hospitals, particularly across the five boroughs, Long Island, and the Hudson Valley. New York's density of academic medical centers and outpatient clinics creates consistent hiring demand for internationally trained medical assistants seeking employer-sponsored work visas.
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Cornerstone Family Healthcare is actively recruiting for a Medical Assistant to join our growing Urgent Care team in Middletown, NY.
RATE OF PAY/SALARY: $19.00-$23.00 per hour
WORK LOCATION(S): Middletown, NY
STATUS: Full-Time
CORNERSTONE’S MISSION:
Cornerstone Family Healthcare is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center with a mission to provide high quality, comprehensive, primary and preventative health care services in an environment of caring, dignity and respect to all people regardless of their ability to pay. For more than fifty years, Cornerstone has been responsive to meeting the needs of the communities in which we serve with a continued emphasis on the underserved and those without access to health care regardless of race, economic status, age, sex, sexual orientation or disability.
CORNERSTONE BENEFITS:
Competitive salaries I Health Benefits I Retirement plan I Paid Time Off I Sick Time I Flexible Spending I Dependent Care I Paid Holidays
GENERAL PURPOSE:
The MA will provide quality patient care in the department within their scope of practice, as directed by the supervising Registered/Practical Nurse.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
Under the supervision of a Registered/Practical Nurse:
- Perform screening procedures and documentation in accordance with Cornerstone policies and procedures.
- Identify potential patient problems, alert the Nurse or Provider.
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Participate in Cornerstone’s Care Team Model, including but not limited to:
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Participate in Pre-Visit Planning (see Pre-Visit Planning Policy).
- Participate in care team huddles/communication.
- Assist with population management activities for assigned patient panel.
-
Direct and participate in quality improvement activities within the care team and department.
-
Refer phone and walk-in triage to Nurse or Provider.
- Strictly adhere to safe nursing practices, including but not limited to Infection Control, National Patient Safety Goals and Waived Testing set forth by CORNERSTONE policy and in compliance with Joint Commission and OSHA.
- Assist providers with in-office procedures and exams as needed.
- Perform hearing and vision screenings on children and adults.
- Responsible for performing the following actions: EKG’s, all POCT included but not limited to: Rapid HIV, Rapid HEP C, Rapid Influenza, Urine Dip (UA, HCG), Finger-stick (Hemoglobin, Lead, Glucose, HbA1c, PT/INR).
- Strictly adhere to safe practice guidelines, including but not limited to Infection Control, National Patient Safety Goals, and Waived Testing set forth by CORNERSTONE policy and in compliance with Joint Commission and OSHA.
- Float to other departments, as needed.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment for the patient.
- Make recommendations to supervisors for the improvement of health care for all patients.
- Be familiar with and adhere to all clinical, administrative, and general policies and procedures as outlined in the CORNERSTONE Policy and Procedure Manual and Employee Handbook.
- Attend and participate in monthly department, All Staff and other required meetings.
- Maintain confidentiality of all aspects of CORNERSTONE including, but not limited to, patient confidentiality, financials, and employee relations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Current BLS Certification
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
DESCRIPTION:
Cornerstone Family Healthcare is actively recruiting for a Medical Assistant to join our growing Urgent Care team in Middletown, NY.
RATE OF PAY/SALARY: $19.00-$23.00 per hour
WORK LOCATION(S): Middletown, NY
STATUS: Full-Time
CORNERSTONE’S MISSION:
Cornerstone Family Healthcare is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center with a mission to provide high quality, comprehensive, primary and preventative health care services in an environment of caring, dignity and respect to all people regardless of their ability to pay. For more than fifty years, Cornerstone has been responsive to meeting the needs of the communities in which we serve with a continued emphasis on the underserved and those without access to health care regardless of race, economic status, age, sex, sexual orientation or disability.
CORNERSTONE BENEFITS:
Competitive salaries I Health Benefits I Retirement plan I Paid Time Off I Sick Time I Flexible Spending I Dependent Care I Paid Holidays
GENERAL PURPOSE:
The MA will provide quality patient care in the department within their scope of practice, as directed by the supervising Registered/Practical Nurse.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
Under the supervision of a Registered/Practical Nurse:
- Perform screening procedures and documentation in accordance with Cornerstone policies and procedures.
- Identify potential patient problems, alert the Nurse or Provider.
-
Participate in Cornerstone’s Care Team Model, including but not limited to:
-
Participate in Pre-Visit Planning (see Pre-Visit Planning Policy).
- Participate in care team huddles/communication.
- Assist with population management activities for assigned patient panel.
-
Direct and participate in quality improvement activities within the care team and department.
-
Refer phone and walk-in triage to Nurse or Provider.
- Strictly adhere to safe nursing practices, including but not limited to Infection Control, National Patient Safety Goals and Waived Testing set forth by CORNERSTONE policy and in compliance with Joint Commission and OSHA.
- Assist providers with in-office procedures and exams as needed.
- Perform hearing and vision screenings on children and adults.
- Responsible for performing the following actions: EKG’s, all POCT included but not limited to: Rapid HIV, Rapid HEP C, Rapid Influenza, Urine Dip (UA, HCG), Finger-stick (Hemoglobin, Lead, Glucose, HbA1c, PT/INR).
- Strictly adhere to safe practice guidelines, including but not limited to Infection Control, National Patient Safety Goals, and Waived Testing set forth by CORNERSTONE policy and in compliance with Joint Commission and OSHA.
- Float to other departments, as needed.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment for the patient.
- Make recommendations to supervisors for the improvement of health care for all patients.
- Be familiar with and adhere to all clinical, administrative, and general policies and procedures as outlined in the CORNERSTONE Policy and Procedure Manual and Employee Handbook.
- Attend and participate in monthly department, All Staff and other required meetings.
- Maintain confidentiality of all aspects of CORNERSTONE including, but not limited to, patient confidentiality, financials, and employee relations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Current BLS Certification
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
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Which companies sponsor visas for medical assistants in New York?
The most active sponsors for medical assistant roles in New York tend to be large integrated health systems. NewYork-Presbyterian, Montefiore Health System, NYC Health + Hospitals, Northwell Health, and Mount Sinai Health System have all filed Labor Condition Applications for clinical support roles. Federally Qualified Health Centers across New York City also sponsor visa holders, particularly for positions in underserved community clinics.
Which visa types are most common for medical assistant roles in New York?
The H-1B visa is the most common visa for medical assistants in New York, but it requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning the position must typically require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Some employers use the TN visa for Canadian or Mexican nationals with qualifying credentials. J-1 visa exchange visitor visas are occasionally used through hospital-affiliated training programs, though they come with home-residency requirements.
Which cities in New York have the most medical assistant sponsorship jobs?
New York City accounts for the largest share of medical assistant sponsorship activity in the state, driven by the concentration of major hospital networks across Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens. Buffalo has a growing presence through Kaleida Health and Catholic Health, while Rochester's medical sector is anchored by the University of Rochester Medical Center. White Plains and other Westchester County locations also see consistent hiring through Northwell and WMCHealth.
How to find medical assistant visa sponsorship jobs in New York?
Migrate Mate is a job board built specifically for international candidates seeking visa sponsorship in the U.S. You can filter by state and role to see medical assistant positions in New York where employers have a documented history of sponsoring work visas. This is more targeted than general job searches because listings are screened for sponsorship relevance, saving time when you're navigating tight visa timelines.
What should internationally trained medical assistants know about working in New York?
New York State requires medical assistants to work under the supervision of a licensed physician or other authorized provider, but there is no state-specific MA licensure requirement. Employers in New York often prefer candidates with credentials from recognized programs such as the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) designation. New York's prevailing wage requirements for sponsored workers are enforced strictly, and employers must document that sponsored hires are paid at or above the applicable wage level for the role and location.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored medical assistant jobs in New York?
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.