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Patient Representative roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as healthcare administration, communications, or social work. Australian nationals can secure two-year renewable E-3 status with no lottery, making long-term U.S. hospital and health system careers genuinely accessible.
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Overview
As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
This position provides exceptional patient service and nutritional care for patients in an inpatient care unit by making sure the patient's dietary needs are met. This position is not responsible for providing care to patients.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Hurry and apply today! Submit your application online, along with an updated resume.
To be considered for this role, applicants must:
- Please upload your most recent, updated resume that demonstrates a solid background in the qualifications required for this position.
- Include complete work history and relevant experience
- Ensure their experience clearly reflects the required qualifications
- Be able to meet the schedule, hours, and work location listed for this position
Why join University of Utah Health?
- Competitive pay
- Healthcare benefits starting on day one
- 401(k) retirement plan
- A work environment that values dedication, learning, and work-life balance
Join our team and grow your career with us. Learn more about upcoming opportunities and events at uofuhealth.org/jobfairs.
What Happens Next
Your application will be under review. If selected to move forward, your resume may be shared with hiring managers for further consideration. A text or email is sent to you once your resume has been shared with the hiring manager for review.
Please continue to check your email for updates from HR regarding your application status.
Upon selection, candidates must complete all required pre-employment requirements, including reference checks, a background check, drug screening, and required immunizations.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Serves as a liaison for the assigned inpatient care unit to ensure that meal service, orders, and delivery needs are met.
- Responds to meal service related calls and pages from patients and helps to resolve or refers any problems to the appropriate individual.
- Interacts and coordinates with doctors, nurses, dietitians, health care assistants and health unit coordinators to ensure that nutritional orders are accurate and the patient's dietary needs are met accurately and efficiently.
- Interacts with the patient by explaining the Nutrition Care Services program, collects personal preferences, records meal requests, and personally delivers each meal of the day.
- Inputs all special nutrition requests and personal preferences into the nutrition software system correctly and in a timely manner so that all meals can be delivered on schedule.
- Manages special requests made by patients or their families and determines when to refer questions to nutrition care technicians, dietitians, or department supervisors.
- Assists patients with making nutrition selections that are compliant with their diet.
- May collect trays and clean patient care unit galley after meals.
- May prepare patient areas for trays prior to meals and deliver the appropriate tray to each patient.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
- Demonstrated communication and human relations skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of nutrition in order to understand special diet orders.
- Ability to work as a team player and as an individual.
- Demonstrated knowledge of when to help other representatives who have a larger patient caseload.
- Ability to appropriately handle customer issues or complaints.
Qualifications
Required
- One year of customer service experience.
- One of the indicated food handling permits must be obtained within 30 days of employment.
- Incumbents assigned to patient care units must successfully complete a hospital provided nutrition exam within one month of hire.
Licenses Required
- One of the following
- Current Food Protection Manager certification, accredited by ANSI.
- Current Utah Food Handler Permit.
Qualifications (Preferred)
Preferred
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Food service experience.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects, such as medical equipment, while providing patient care. This position may be standing and walking for sustained periods of time.
Physical Requirements
Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Non Indicated, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination.
Online reports may be submitted at eoe.utah.edu.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number 84889
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Evening
Work Schedule 1pm - close Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Non-Clinical
Location Name Huntsman Cancer Hospital - Kathryn F. Kirk Center
Workplace Set Up On-site
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department HCH ANC 60S PATIENT FOOD SERVC
Category Food/Nutrition
Workplace Set Up On-site
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Patient Representative
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
A Patient Representative role must require a specific bachelor's degree to qualify as a specialty occupation under E-3 visa. Degrees in healthcare administration, social work, or communications generally satisfy this, a general business degree may not without relevant specialisation on your transcript.
Target health systems with E-3 filing history
Large hospital networks and integrated health systems file Labor Condition Applications regularly for international staff. Search DOL's LCA disclosure data for employers who have sponsored E-3 or H-1B visa roles in patient services, care coordination, or patient advocacy to narrow your outreach to experienced sponsors.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for your LCA
The LCA must be DOL-certified before your consulate appointment. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so your employer isn't navigating the FLAG portal and prevailing wage process alone, which is where most sponsorship conversations stall.
Prepare an Australian credential equivalency letter
U.S. consular officers sometimes question whether a three-year Australian bachelor's degree meets the four-year U.S. standard. A credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator, obtained before your interview, removes that objection and keeps your application moving without delays.
Address the prevailing wage requirement upfront
Your offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for Patient Representative roles in the specific metro area where you'll work. Confirm the wage level with your employer before signing an offer letter so the LCA reflects a compliant figure from the start.
Request an E-3 renewal timetable from your employer
E-3 status renews in two-year increments and your employer must file a fresh LCA each time. Confirm your employer's HR team understands the renewal cycle and build your first renewal conversation into your onboarding, not six months before your I-94 expires.
E-3 Visa Patient Representative: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Patient Representative jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals seeking U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. Rather than filtering through general job boards where visa status is buried in the fine print, Migrate Mate surfaces Patient Representative openings at employers who are already set up to sponsor international hires, saving you the back-and-forth of asking each recruiter individually.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Patient Representative role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. If the job description specifies a bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, social work, communications, or a directly related field as a minimum requirement, it typically qualifies. Roles where the employer will accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field are harder to support, so reviewing the job posting language before applying matters.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Patient Representative roles?
The E-3 has no annual cap and no lottery, so a qualified Australian national can secure status any time of year without waiting for an April draw. The H-1B is subject to an 85,000-slot annual cap with a random selection process. For Patient Representative roles where the specialty occupation threshold is already close to the margin, the E-3 also allows consular processing in Australia, which gives your employer a predictable timeline.
Can I change employers while on an E-3 as a Patient Representative?
Yes, but you need a new LCA certified by the DOL and a new visa stamp if your current stamp has expired or you are not in the U.S. Your status does not automatically transfer. If you are already in the U.S. in valid E-3 status, you can start work for the new employer once the new LCA is certified and the employer has filed the supporting documentation, without waiting for a new consulate appointment.