Lead Medical Assistant Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Lead Medical Assistant jobs can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the role requires a directly related bachelor's degree, though many clinical settings hire through EB-3 green card pathways instead. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before sponsorship begins, and prevailing wage compliance is mandatory.
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The Lead Medical Assistant serves as a resource to other Medical Assistants within their office by mentoring, training and leading day to day operations. In addition to their Lead duties, they may also perform standard MA functions such as assisting patients and performing various diagnostic procedures such as EKGs, phlebotomy, injections and vitals.
Job Description
Job Duties
- Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson
- Serves as resource to other Medical Assistants by training, mentoring and assisting in the direction of daily operations. May assist and have input in performance evaluation process of standard MA's.
- Escorts patients to exam rooms and ensures proper identification.
- Performs and documents vital signs, clinical care quality measures and medical history information.
- Remains proficient and knowledgeable regarding the use and documentation requirements within information technology systems within established scope of practice.
- Assists physicians with examinations, various diagnostic procedures, and may perform EKG and venipuncture/injections in the office, using appropriate skills to provide quality care to the patients.
- Adheres to HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
- Orders clinical supplies to maintain inventory and to facilitate smooth operations of the office.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent communication and organizational skills. Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Familiarity with medical office procedures.
Preferred Experience, Education, Degree, Certification(s), License(s)
HS Diploma or equivalent required. Medical Assistant certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
For NJ Only: Graduate of an accredited post-secondary medical assisting education program which includes, at a minimum, 330 hours of instruction and encompasses training in the administration of intramuscular and subcutaneous injections.
For internal Einstein applicants only: Medical Assistant certification is not required if a current Einstein employee in a Medical Assistant role with a hire date prior to 7/1/2024.
Experience in physician office or other healthcare setting preferred.
BLS Certification through American Heart Association must be obtained within 90 days of hire. BLS through the America Red Cross may be acceptable at some Pennsylvania practice locations.
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
Work Shift
Rotating (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Jefferson University Physicians
Primary Location Address
925 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Lead Medical Assistant
Verify your credential meets specialty occupation standards
H-1B sponsorship requires the Lead Medical Assistant role to demand at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Pull the O*NET profile for your specific duties and confirm your employer's job description aligns with that standard before accepting an offer.
Target EB-3 pathways at larger healthcare systems
Many clinical employers sponsor Lead Medical Assistants through EB-3 skilled worker green cards rather than H-1B, since degree requirements are more flexible. Hospital networks and multi-site outpatient groups are more likely to absorb the PERM labor certification cost and timeline.
Search verified sponsor employers on Migrate Mate
Filter Lead Medical Assistant roles on Migrate Mate to find employers with confirmed LCA filing history. This cuts out facilities that express openness to sponsorship informally but have no documented record of actually filing.
Confirm prevailing wage compliance before signing
Run your offered role and work location through the OFLC Wage Search to identify the prevailing wage level. Employers must certify wage compliance in the LCA, so an offer below the applicable threshold is a red flag before the filing process even starts.
Disclose CMA or RMA certification during sourcing
Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant credentials signal to sponsoring employers that your clinical competency meets state scope-of-practice requirements, which matters for PERM or H-1B documentation. Lead roles often require proof of supervision capacity, so list any team lead experience explicitly on your resume.
Ask HR whether PERM or H-1B is the intended pathway
Lead Medical Assistant sponsorship routes differ meaningfully: H-1B requires specialty occupation framing, while PERM requires a recruitment audit by DOL. Clarify with HR which pathway they're using and whether they've completed it before for a comparable clinical title.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Lead Medical Assistant roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
They can, but it depends on how the employer defines the role. USCIS requires a specialty occupation, meaning the position must normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. If the job description allows an associate degree or certificate in lieu of a bachelor's, the H-1B route is likely to face a Request for Evidence or denial. Employers who frame the role with a narrower clinical or healthcare administration degree requirement have a stronger case.
Is EB-3 a more realistic sponsorship path for this role?
For most Lead Medical Assistant positions, yes. EB-3 skilled worker green card sponsorship requires at least two years of training or experience but doesn't demand a bachelor's degree, which fits the credential profile of many candidates in this role. The tradeoff is that PERM labor certification adds significant time and cost for the employer, and country-of-birth backlogs can delay final green card issuance for nationals from India or China.
What documents should I prepare before approaching a sponsor employer?
Gather your Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant certification, any state-specific licensure, official transcripts showing your healthcare-related coursework, and documentation of your supervisory or lead experience. Employers initiating PERM will need evidence that the offered position's requirements match your background precisely, so a discrepancy between your credentials and the posted job description can complicate the DOL audit.
How do I find Lead Medical Assistant employers who actually sponsor visas?
Migrate Mate shows Lead Medical Assistant roles from employers with verified LCA filing histories, so you can target facilities that have completed the sponsorship process for comparable clinical titles before.
Does a CMA certification satisfy the specialty occupation requirement for H-1B?
Not on its own. The specialty occupation standard under USCIS looks at degree requirements, not certification alone. A Certified Medical Assistant credential demonstrates clinical competency but is typically earned after a certificate or associate degree program, which falls short of the bachelor's degree threshold H-1B requires. Some employers address this by restructuring the Lead Medical Assistant role to emphasize healthcare administration or clinical coordination duties that more clearly map to a bachelor's-level discipline.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Lead 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.