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Pennsylvania's clinical assistant jobs are concentrated in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, where major health systems like Penn Medicine, Jefferson Health, and UPMC operate large outpatient and specialty care networks. International candidates with relevant clinical training will find active hiring across the state, with visa sponsorship available at many of these established employers.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Wilkes-Barre, PA
Job Category: Nursing Support Services, Nursing and Nursing Support
Schedule: Nights
Work Type: Full time
Department: GWV/GSWB Emergency Medicine Nursing Team
Date posted: 12/31/2025
Job ID: R-90190
Job Summary
Performs basic patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and maintains the patient care and unit environment consistent with the policies, procedures and practices of Geisinger. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range on their assigned clinical area. Promotes a caring and healing environment for patient-centered care.
Job Duties
- Triages patient care by identifying, observing and documenting the physical needs of the patient and families.
- Reports changes in patient condition to Registered Nurse.
- Assists patient care staff by performing the following procedures: Phlebotomy, wound care and splinting, EKG’s.
- Provides patient care that may relate to rehabilitation to carry out multidisciplinary care plan for each patient.
- Provides unit desk clerk functions when needed.
- Obtains and maintains the integrity of specimens in accordance with policy and procedure, according to physician order.
- Uses two patient identifiers with proper labeling.
- Blood glucose monitoring.
- Assist with transporting patients into and out of the department to other areas of the hospital for tests.
- Will transport medications to and from pharmacy and within the unit along with transporting blood products to and from Blood Bank.
- Provides safety and suicide monitoring.
- Assists patients with daily activities including undressing and dressing as well as lifting and positioning them to complete certain procedures.
- Staff have access to non-controlled medications storage and supply areas and can transport non-controlled medications as necessary to meet the needs of the clinic and unit.
- Coordinate relations between care providers, patients, and visitors.
- Promotes a caring and healing environment for patient-centered care.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Benefits of working at Geisinger:
- Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
- Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
- Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
- Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
- Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
- Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
- Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
- Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now!
Position Details
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Full Time, Evenings/Nights Position (36 Hours/weekly)
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3 - 12 hour shifts 7pm - 7: 30am
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Every other weekend and holiday rotation required
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) - (Required), Graduate from Specialty Training Program - (Preferred)
Experience
Minimum of 1 year - Related work experience (Preferred)
Certification(s) and License(s)
Certified Paramedic - Default Issuing Body; Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months - Default Issuing Body
Skills
Teamwork; Clinical Skills; Patient Safety
About Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA
Job Category: Nursing Support Services, Nursing and Nursing Support
Schedule: Nights
Work Type: Full time
Department: GWV/GSWB Emergency Medicine Nursing Team
Date posted: 12/31/2025
Job ID: R-90190
Job Summary
Performs basic patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and maintains the patient care and unit environment consistent with the policies, procedures and practices of Geisinger. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range on their assigned clinical area. Promotes a caring and healing environment for patient-centered care.
Job Duties
- Triages patient care by identifying, observing and documenting the physical needs of the patient and families.
- Reports changes in patient condition to Registered Nurse.
- Assists patient care staff by performing the following procedures: Phlebotomy, wound care and splinting, EKG’s.
- Provides patient care that may relate to rehabilitation to carry out multidisciplinary care plan for each patient.
- Provides unit desk clerk functions when needed.
- Obtains and maintains the integrity of specimens in accordance with policy and procedure, according to physician order.
- Uses two patient identifiers with proper labeling.
- Blood glucose monitoring.
- Assist with transporting patients into and out of the department to other areas of the hospital for tests.
- Will transport medications to and from pharmacy and within the unit along with transporting blood products to and from Blood Bank.
- Provides safety and suicide monitoring.
- Assists patients with daily activities including undressing and dressing as well as lifting and positioning them to complete certain procedures.
- Staff have access to non-controlled medications storage and supply areas and can transport non-controlled medications as necessary to meet the needs of the clinic and unit.
- Coordinate relations between care providers, patients, and visitors.
- Promotes a caring and healing environment for patient-centered care.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Benefits of working at Geisinger:
- Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
- Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
- Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
- Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
- Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
- Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
- Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
- Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now!
Position Details
-
Full Time, Evenings/Nights Position (36 Hours/weekly)
-
3 - 12 hour shifts 7pm - 7: 30am
-
Every other weekend and holiday rotation required
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) - (Required), Graduate from Specialty Training Program - (Preferred)
Experience
Minimum of 1 year - Related work experience (Preferred)
Certification(s) and License(s)
Certified Paramedic - Default Issuing Body; Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months - Default Issuing Body
Skills
Teamwork; Clinical Skills; Patient Safety
About Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
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Which companies sponsor visas for clinical assistants in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania's largest health systems are the most consistent visa sponsors for clinical assistant roles. Penn Medicine, UPMC, Jefferson Health, Temple Health, and Geisinger have all sponsored work visas for clinical and allied health staff. Hospital networks with high patient volumes and ongoing staffing needs tend to have established HR processes for sponsorship, making them more predictable options than smaller private practices.
Which visa types are most common for clinical assistant roles in Pennsylvania?
The H-1B is the most common work visa for clinical assistants whose roles qualify as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Some positions may be filled through the TN visa for Canadian and Mexican nationals, particularly in clinical coordination roles. Employers occasionally use the EB-3 green card pathway for clinical support staff, especially when filling persistent vacancies in high-demand specialties.
Which cities in Pennsylvania have the most clinical assistant sponsorship jobs?
Philadelphia accounts for the largest share of clinical assistant sponsorship activity in Pennsylvania, driven by its dense concentration of academic medical centers and specialty clinics. Pittsburgh is a strong second, anchored by UPMC's extensive regional footprint. Harrisburg, Allentown, and Reading have a smaller but growing presence, particularly through regional hospital systems serving central and eastern Pennsylvania.
How to find clinical assistant visa sponsorship jobs in Pennsylvania?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, which saves time compared to sifting through postings that don't address immigration support. For clinical assistant roles in Pennsylvania, you can search by state and role type to surface positions at health systems like Penn Medicine and UPMC that have active sponsorship activity. Migrate Mate is built for international candidates, so listings are screened with sponsorship in mind.
Are there state-specific factors that affect clinical assistant visa sponsorship in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania's high concentration of academic medical centers creates a meaningful pipeline for internationally trained clinical staff, as teaching hospitals tend to have more experience with sponsorship processes. The state's prevailing wage requirements apply to H-1B positions, meaning employers must pay the DOL-determined wage for the role and geographic area. Clinical assistants should ensure their credentials are verified by a recognized evaluation service before applying, as Pennsylvania's licensing boards require it for certain clinical roles.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored clinical assistant jobs in Pennsylvania?
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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