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Certified Medical Assistants can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship if the role requires specialized healthcare knowledge beyond basic clinical tasks. Most positions don't meet the specialty occupation requirement, but roles involving electronic health records management, specialized diagnostic procedures, or clinical research coordination may qualify with proper documentation. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
Summary:
The Medical Assistant II, Certified provides routine clinical and administrative support to providers and other health care team members in an outpatient clinic setting. Works under the clinical supervision of the provider for patient care activities, and under the general direction of the designated manager/supervisor.
Clinic Address:
55 Vilcom Center Dr., Suite 300
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Work Hours:
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Incentive:
$7,500 Commitment Incentive paid out in 3 installments over 3 years.
Responsibilities:
- Performs rooming and/or intake process, collecting and data, including vital signs, height, weight, and data related to patient’s reason for visit.
- Collects patient and family data, including medical and social history.
- Reviews patient’s current medication list, allergies and preferred pharmacy.
- Assists the provider as directed, during treatments, examinations and procedures.
- Collects specimens and performs phlebotomy.
- Administers medications under the direction of a provider.
- Performs tests, for examples EKG, eye exams, under the direction of a provider.
- Reviews the patient record to determine whether patient requires any routine health screenings.
- Ensures exam/procedure room contains appropriate supplies, equipment, forms and educational materials are available and ready for use during visit/procedure.
- Provides patient with after-visit, follow-up, self-care or procedural instructions and/or educational materials as directed.
- Prepares, cleans, stocks and maintains exam and treatment rooms.
- Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
- Assists with patient registration, check in/check out, appointment scheduling, and scheduling of tests and treatments, and referrals.
- Answers clinic telephone and assists in-basket under the direction of a provider or nurse.
- Assists in emergency situations as directed by a provider or nurse.
- Additional Essential Responsibilities of a Certified Medical Assistant II may include:
- Precepts new medical assistant/credentialed medical assistant hires and medical assistant externs
- Trains other medical assistants in clinic procedures
- Assists the physician with maintaining preventive health measures for a panel of patients.
- Performs clinic based quality or safety role (ex. clinic safety coordinator, maintains immunization or medication registry, performs medication, or other required audits)
- Manages clinic supply ordering
Other Information
Education Requirements:
- None required as long as other position qualifications are met.
- Completion of a Medical Assisting program accredited by either the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accreditation Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) is strongly preferred but not required.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
- Requires Medical Assistant certification by either the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Health Career Association (CCMA), National Association of Health Professionals (NRCMA), or National Center for Competency Testing (NCMA).
- Basic Life Support Certification from American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) required.
Professional Experience Requirements:
- Possess at least one year of full-time experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified.
- Demonstrate possession of the competencies outlined in the Medical Assistant, Certified Advancement Worksheet through their application and interview.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position as outlined above.
- Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to engage positively with patients and families and to work as a team with staff and providers.
- Ability to use a computer to document required information into the electronic medical record.
Job Details
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians
Organization Unit: UNC MFM at Vilcom Center
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Salary Range: $19.12 - $27.17 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
Description
Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
Summary:
The Medical Assistant II, Certified provides routine clinical and administrative support to providers and other health care team members in an outpatient clinic setting. Works under the clinical supervision of the provider for patient care activities, and under the general direction of the designated manager/supervisor.
Clinic Address:
55 Vilcom Center Dr., Suite 300
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Work Hours:
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Incentive:
$7,500 Commitment Incentive paid out in 3 installments over 3 years.
Responsibilities:
- Performs rooming and/or intake process, collecting and data, including vital signs, height, weight, and data related to patient’s reason for visit.
- Collects patient and family data, including medical and social history.
- Reviews patient’s current medication list, allergies and preferred pharmacy.
- Assists the provider as directed, during treatments, examinations and procedures.
- Collects specimens and performs phlebotomy.
- Administers medications under the direction of a provider.
- Performs tests, for examples EKG, eye exams, under the direction of a provider.
- Reviews the patient record to determine whether patient requires any routine health screenings.
- Ensures exam/procedure room contains appropriate supplies, equipment, forms and educational materials are available and ready for use during visit/procedure.
- Provides patient with after-visit, follow-up, self-care or procedural instructions and/or educational materials as directed.
- Prepares, cleans, stocks and maintains exam and treatment rooms.
- Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
- Assists with patient registration, check in/check out, appointment scheduling, and scheduling of tests and treatments, and referrals.
- Answers clinic telephone and assists in-basket under the direction of a provider or nurse.
- Assists in emergency situations as directed by a provider or nurse.
- Additional Essential Responsibilities of a Certified Medical Assistant II may include:
- Precepts new medical assistant/credentialed medical assistant hires and medical assistant externs
- Trains other medical assistants in clinic procedures
- Assists the physician with maintaining preventive health measures for a panel of patients.
- Performs clinic based quality or safety role (ex. clinic safety coordinator, maintains immunization or medication registry, performs medication, or other required audits)
- Manages clinic supply ordering
Other Information
Education Requirements:
- None required as long as other position qualifications are met.
- Completion of a Medical Assisting program accredited by either the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accreditation Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) is strongly preferred but not required.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
- Requires Medical Assistant certification by either the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Health Career Association (CCMA), National Association of Health Professionals (NRCMA), or National Center for Competency Testing (NCMA).
- Basic Life Support Certification from American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) required.
Professional Experience Requirements:
- Possess at least one year of full-time experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified.
- Demonstrate possession of the competencies outlined in the Medical Assistant, Certified Advancement Worksheet through their application and interview.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position as outlined above.
- Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to engage positively with patients and families and to work as a team with staff and providers.
- Ability to use a computer to document required information into the electronic medical record.
Job Details
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians
Organization Unit: UNC MFM at Vilcom Center
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Salary Range: $19.12 - $27.17 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Certified Medical Assistant
Target specialized medical assistant roles
Focus on positions requiring EHR system expertise, clinical research coordination, or specialized diagnostic procedures. Standard medical assistant duties typically don't qualify for H-1B sponsorship.
Emphasize your healthcare degree requirements
Apply to employers requiring bachelor's degrees in health sciences, medical technology, or related fields. Document how the role demands specialized knowledge beyond basic clinical training.
Consider healthcare systems and research facilities
Large hospital networks, academic medical centers, and clinical research organizations are more likely to sponsor visas for specialized medical assistant positions with complex responsibilities.
Highlight technical and administrative expertise
Showcase experience with medical software, patient data management, regulatory compliance, or clinical trial coordination. These specialized skills strengthen your H-1B case significantly.
Explore related healthcare roles
Consider clinical research coordinator, health information technician, or medical laboratory technologist positions. These roles more clearly meet H-1B specialty occupation requirements than standard medical assisting.
Document your specialized training
Compile certifications in phlebotomy, EKG, medical coding, or specialized equipment operation. Additional credentials demonstrate the specialized nature of your medical assistant role.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Certified Medical Assistants qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Most standard medical assistant roles don't qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship because they don't meet the specialty occupation requirement. However, positions requiring bachelor's degrees and involving specialized healthcare technology, clinical research, or complex administrative functions may qualify. The role must demonstrate specialized knowledge beyond basic clinical tasks.
What degree do I need for medical assistant visa sponsorship?
You typically need a bachelor's degree in health sciences, medical technology, healthcare administration, or a related field. While many medical assistant positions only require certificates or associate degrees, H-1B sponsorship requires the employer to demonstrate that a bachelor's degree is necessary for the specific role.
Which healthcare employers sponsor medical assistants for visas?
Large hospital systems, academic medical centers, pharmaceutical companies, and clinical research organizations are most likely to sponsor specialized medical assistant roles. These employers often have positions requiring bachelor's degrees and specialized knowledge that can justify H-1B sponsorship requirements.
Can medical assistants get sponsored without a healthcare degree?
It's very difficult. H-1B sponsorship requires demonstrating that the role needs specialized knowledge typically obtained through a bachelor's degree. While the three-for-one rule allows work experience to substitute for education, most medical assistant positions don't meet the specialty occupation threshold regardless of educational background.
What are the H-1B approval rates for medical assistant roles?
Approval rates for medical assistant roles are lower than average because USCIS often finds these positions don't qualify as specialty occupations. Success rates improve significantly for roles with clear bachelor's degree requirements, specialized technology responsibilities, or clinical research components that demonstrate the need for specialized knowledge.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Certified Medical Assistant jobs?
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.
How to find Certified Medical Assistant jobs with visa sponsorship?
To find Certified Medical Assistant jobs with visa sponsorship, use Migrate Mate, which specializes in connecting healthcare professionals with sponsoring employers. Focus your search on hospitals, large medical centers, healthcare systems, and specialty clinics that commonly sponsor H-1B, TN visa, and O-1 visas. These organizations often have established immigration processes and actively recruit international medical support staff.