Certified Medical Assistant Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Virginia
Virginia's certified medical assistant jobs are concentrated across health systems like Inova Health, VCU Health, and Sentara Healthcare, with major hiring in Northern Virginia, Richmond, and the Hampton Roads region. Employers in these markets have sponsored international clinical support staff, particularly through H-1B and TN visa pathways for qualifying roles.
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Get Access To All JobsDepartment and Name: Family Medicine St Luke's - SOH PBB
Physical Location: Carrollton, VA
Location Type: On-Site
Employment Status: Regular - Full time
Shift: First (Days)
Posted Date: April 8, 2026
Job Overview
Overview
Sign on bonus available for qualified candidates!
The Medical Assistant performs patient care and administrative/clerical related tasks and procedures based on training, education, and competency evaluations, and as delegated by and under the direction/supervision of the Physician, Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (NP/PA), Registered Nurse (RN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). One of the following certifications is required upon hire: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or EMT Basic Certification (EMT).
The Medical Assistant provides an environment for safety; identifies, addresses, and incorporates principles of safety for the patient, visitors, and employees. Provides patient care tasks and procedures and administrative duties (as appropriate). Demonstrates the ability to objectively assess a specific situation from a number of viewpoints considers an array of alternatives, assists with the development of realistic action plans and evaluates outcomes. Demonstrates the development of the specific skills and knowledge required of medical assistants, effective inter-departmental interactions, and ability to follow department and system policies, procedures, and practices. Productive and efficient in daily operations. Utilizes appropriate resources that are safe, effective, ethical, and fiscally responsible. Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.
Education
HS Diploma required
Certification/Licensure
CCMA, CMA, RMA, EMT-B or Paramedic certification required
Experience
None required
Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more.
Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.
Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!
Keywords: Talroo-Allied Health, Medical Assistant, MA, CMA, CCMA, EMT
About us
Sentara Health, an integrated, not-for-profit health care delivery system, celebrates more than 135 years in pursuit of its mission – “we improve health every day.” Sentara is one of the largest health systems in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, and among the top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the country, with 34,000 employees, 12 hospitals in Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina including 10 hospitals with the prestigious Magnet® recognition, and the Sentara Health Plans division which serves more than 1 million members in Virginia and Florida. Sentara is recognized nationally for clinical quality and safety, and is strategically focused on innovation and creating an extraordinary health care experience for our patients and members. Sentara was named a Health Quality Innovator of the Year (2024), was recognized by Forbes as “America’s Best-In-State Employer” (2024), “Best Employer for Veterans” (2022, 2023), and “Best Employer for Women” (2020), and named to IBM Watson Health’s “Top 15 Health Systems” (2021, 2018).
Department and Name: Family Medicine St Luke's - SOH PBB
Physical Location: Carrollton, VA
Location Type: On-Site
Employment Status: Regular - Full time
Shift: First (Days)
Posted Date: April 8, 2026
Job Overview
Overview
Sign on bonus available for qualified candidates!
The Medical Assistant performs patient care and administrative/clerical related tasks and procedures based on training, education, and competency evaluations, and as delegated by and under the direction/supervision of the Physician, Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (NP/PA), Registered Nurse (RN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). One of the following certifications is required upon hire: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or EMT Basic Certification (EMT).
The Medical Assistant provides an environment for safety; identifies, addresses, and incorporates principles of safety for the patient, visitors, and employees. Provides patient care tasks and procedures and administrative duties (as appropriate). Demonstrates the ability to objectively assess a specific situation from a number of viewpoints considers an array of alternatives, assists with the development of realistic action plans and evaluates outcomes. Demonstrates the development of the specific skills and knowledge required of medical assistants, effective inter-departmental interactions, and ability to follow department and system policies, procedures, and practices. Productive and efficient in daily operations. Utilizes appropriate resources that are safe, effective, ethical, and fiscally responsible. Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.
Education
HS Diploma required
Certification/Licensure
CCMA, CMA, RMA, EMT-B or Paramedic certification required
Experience
None required
Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more.
Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.
Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!
Keywords: Talroo-Allied Health, Medical Assistant, MA, CMA, CCMA, EMT
About us
Sentara Health, an integrated, not-for-profit health care delivery system, celebrates more than 135 years in pursuit of its mission – “we improve health every day.” Sentara is one of the largest health systems in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, and among the top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the country, with 34,000 employees, 12 hospitals in Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina including 10 hospitals with the prestigious Magnet® recognition, and the Sentara Health Plans division which serves more than 1 million members in Virginia and Florida. Sentara is recognized nationally for clinical quality and safety, and is strategically focused on innovation and creating an extraordinary health care experience for our patients and members. Sentara was named a Health Quality Innovator of the Year (2024), was recognized by Forbes as “America’s Best-In-State Employer” (2024), “Best Employer for Veterans” (2022, 2023), and “Best Employer for Women” (2020), and named to IBM Watson Health’s “Top 15 Health Systems” (2021, 2018).
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Which companies sponsor visas for certified medical assistants in Virginia?
Inova Health System, VCU Health, Sentara Healthcare, and Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic are among the larger Virginia employers with documented histories of sponsoring international healthcare workers. Sponsorship decisions vary by facility, role classification, and workforce needs at the time of hiring. Smaller outpatient clinics and federally qualified health centers in Virginia also occasionally sponsor, though less frequently than major health systems.
Which visa types are most common for certified medical assistant roles in Virginia?
The H-1B is the most commonly used visa for certified medical assistant roles where the position is classified as a specialty occupation requiring a relevant degree. TN visas are available to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying medical or clinical technologist categories. Some employers also use the EB-3 immigrant visa pathway for permanent sponsorship of clinical support staff, particularly in high-demand facilities.
Which cities in Virginia have the most certified medical assistant sponsorship jobs?
Northern Virginia, particularly Fairfax, Arlington, and Alexandria, has the highest concentration of certified medical assistant openings due to proximity to major health systems and a large, diverse patient population. Richmond follows closely, anchored by VCU Health and Bon Secours. The Hampton Roads area, including Norfolk and Virginia Beach, also sees consistent hiring through Sentara Healthcare's network of hospitals and outpatient facilities.
How to find certified medical assistant visa sponsorship jobs in Virginia?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, making it straightforward to identify certified medical assistant roles in Virginia where employers are actively open to sponsoring international candidates. You can narrow results by location, filtering for Northern Virginia, Richmond, or Hampton Roads. Because sponsorship availability changes frequently, checking Migrate Mate regularly gives you the most current picture of which Virginia employers are hiring.
Are there state-specific considerations for certified medical assistants seeking sponsorship in Virginia?
Virginia does not require state licensure for certified medical assistants, but most employers expect active CMA or RMA certification from a nationally recognized body such as AAMA or AMT. Employers filing H-1B petitions must meet Department of Labor prevailing wage requirements for the specific region and role classification. Northern Virginia's proximity to federal health facilities and research institutions also creates a pipeline of clinical support positions that may include sponsorship for qualified international candidates.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored certified medical assistant jobs in Virginia?
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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