Clinical Medical Assistant Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Ohio
Clinical medical assistant visa sponsorship jobs in Ohio are concentrated in major healthcare systems like Cleveland Clinic, OhioHealth, and University Hospitals, which operate across Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati. Ohio's dense network of academic medical centers and community health organizations makes it one of the more active states for internationally trained medical assistants seeking employer-sponsored work authorization.
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Serving the needs of the surrounding communities, Willoughby Hills Family Health Center offers patients a wide variety of pediatric, family medicine, radiology and cardiology services. On this team, you will join a family of caregivers, enhance your skills and build a rewarding career at Cleveland Clinic, one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
Willoughby Hills Family Health Center’s Internal Medicine team diagnoses, treats and cares for adults across the spectrum from health to complex illness. Rather than focusing on one part of the body, such as the heart or bones, this team knows all about the adult body systems. Whether a patient has sudden illness, a chronic condition or several health problems at once, this team is here to help.
A caregiver in this position works 8: 00am to 8:00pm with evening/weekend rotations. Saturdays are held once per month from 8:00am to 12:00pm.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
- Assist with performing screenings and treatments by gathering and updating information related to health maintenance, identifying medication changes, updating allergy information, collecting specimens, performing tests and documenting patient care.
- Monitor and communicate changes in patient condition.
- Maintain equipment, medical supplies and examination areas.
- Perform administrative/clerical duties, such as filing, reception, scheduling, data entry and patient registration.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Graduate from an approved medical assisting program OR military training as a hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1).
- Completion of a clinical externship OR extensive clinical experience.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross. If you do not hold this certification, you must obtain it during your new hire period.
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Medical Assisting certification.
- Successful completion of a Cleveland Clinic externship.
Physical Requirements:
- Manual dexterity to operate office equipment.
- May require extended periods of standing, walking or sitting.
- Good visual acuity through normal or corrected vision.
- Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects.
- Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.
- Note: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Pay Range
Minimum hourly: $19.75
Maximum hourly: $27.75
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

Serving the needs of the surrounding communities, Willoughby Hills Family Health Center offers patients a wide variety of pediatric, family medicine, radiology and cardiology services. On this team, you will join a family of caregivers, enhance your skills and build a rewarding career at Cleveland Clinic, one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
Willoughby Hills Family Health Center’s Internal Medicine team diagnoses, treats and cares for adults across the spectrum from health to complex illness. Rather than focusing on one part of the body, such as the heart or bones, this team knows all about the adult body systems. Whether a patient has sudden illness, a chronic condition or several health problems at once, this team is here to help.
A caregiver in this position works 8: 00am to 8:00pm with evening/weekend rotations. Saturdays are held once per month from 8:00am to 12:00pm.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
- Assist with performing screenings and treatments by gathering and updating information related to health maintenance, identifying medication changes, updating allergy information, collecting specimens, performing tests and documenting patient care.
- Monitor and communicate changes in patient condition.
- Maintain equipment, medical supplies and examination areas.
- Perform administrative/clerical duties, such as filing, reception, scheduling, data entry and patient registration.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Graduate from an approved medical assisting program OR military training as a hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1).
- Completion of a clinical externship OR extensive clinical experience.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross. If you do not hold this certification, you must obtain it during your new hire period.
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Medical Assisting certification.
- Successful completion of a Cleveland Clinic externship.
Physical Requirements:
- Manual dexterity to operate office equipment.
- May require extended periods of standing, walking or sitting.
- Good visual acuity through normal or corrected vision.
- Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects.
- Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.
- Note: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Pay Range
Minimum hourly: $19.75
Maximum hourly: $27.75
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).
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Which companies sponsor visas for clinical medical assistants in Ohio?
Ohio's largest healthcare employers are the most active sponsors. Cleveland Clinic, OhioHealth, Nationwide Children's Hospital, UC Health, and Premier Health have all filed for work visa sponsorship across clinical support roles. Federally Qualified Health Centers and rural health networks in Ohio also sponsor international workers, as they face persistent staffing shortages in clinical medical assistant positions that are harder to fill locally.
Which visa types are most common for clinical medical assistant roles in Ohio?
The H-1B is the most commonly pursued visa for clinical medical assistants, though it requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation, which depends on the employer's specific job requirements and degree expectations. The EB-3 employment-based green card pathway is also used by Ohio healthcare employers for clinical support staff. Some international graduates working in Ohio first enter on OPT through medical assisting or health science programs before seeking employer sponsorship.
Which cities in Ohio have the most clinical medical assistant sponsorship jobs?
Cleveland and Columbus account for the largest share of clinical medical assistant sponsorship activity in Ohio, driven by the concentration of major hospital systems and academic medical centers in both cities. Cincinnati is a strong third, with UC Health and TriHealth operating across the region. Smaller markets like Dayton, Toledo, and Akron also have active hiring, particularly through regional hospital networks and community health organizations.
How to find clinical medical assistant visa sponsorship jobs in Ohio?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and filters clinical medical assistant roles in Ohio by visa sponsorship status, so you're not sorting through listings that won't support work authorization. Searching within Migrate Mate for Ohio-based clinical medical assistant positions lets you identify which healthcare employers are actively open to sponsoring, which is particularly useful given that sponsorship willingness varies significantly across Ohio's hospital systems and clinic networks.
Are there state-specific considerations for clinical medical assistants seeking visa sponsorship in Ohio?
Ohio does not require clinical medical assistants to hold state licensure, but many employers expect nationally recognized certification such as the CMA credential from the AAMA or the RMA from AMT. For visa sponsorship purposes, employers must pay the Department of Labor prevailing wage for the role and location, which differs across Ohio metros. Cleveland and Columbus generally reflect higher prevailing wage determinations than rural counties, which affects which employers initiate sponsorship for these positions.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored clinical medical assistant jobs in Ohio?
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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