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Account Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship when employers file PERM labor certification with the DOL. Positions requiring a bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field typically fit the EB-3 professionals category, while roles demanding an advanced degree or specialized credentials can qualify under EB-2.
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Provides medical collection services for TLRA collection units. Utilizes a strong background as a medical collection specialist to successfully resolve accounts placed with TLRA for collection. This involves performing collection activities related to follow-up and account resolution and includes communication with patients, clients, reimbursement vendors, and other external entities while adhering to all client, state, and federal guidelines. Patient and client satisfaction is essential. Associates in the collection units are expected to have knowledge of the overall collection work processes for both active AR and BD inventory.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Provides effective collection services, ensuring the successful recovery of accounts in accordance with client and state guidelines as well as TLRA’s business objectives.
- Documents and updates patient account information in TLRA’s collection software system timely and accurate to include appropriate account status.
- Handles inbound patient and/or carrier calls promptly and professionally, providing assistance and resolution to account inquiries, issues, and requests.
- Uses collection tools effectively to ensure quality recovery services and meet or exceed established goals and work standards.
- Performs research and analysis of account issues and strives to resolve problems timely and accurately.
- Ensure daily productivity standards are met.
- Promotes positive patient relations by communicating in a manner that demonstrates respect for the human dignity of patients and/or their families.
- Must have solid knowledge and utilization of desktop applications to include Word and Excel are essential.
- General hospital A/R accounts knowledge is required.
- Performs other special projects as required when assigned.
Collections – Insurance
- Maintains active knowledge of all collection requirements by payors.
- Collects balance owing from third-party payers in accordance with State and Federal laws governing collections practices. Ensures that collection efforts are thorough with the overall objective being to collect outstanding balances in an ethical manner.
- Ensures quality standards are met and proper documentation regarding patient accounting records.
- Contact other departments to obtain necessary information for appeals, pending information, and any other issues that impact and/or delay claim processing.
Collections – Self Pay
- Ensures that self-pay accounts are handled in a customer service-oriented manner that accomplishes the goal of collecting monies due to clients, while at the same time preserving the positive image of TLRA that exists in the community.
- Responsible for assisting patients in identifying eligible means of financial assistance or if none apply working with the patient to make acceptable payment arrangements.
- Must be an effective team member with good communication skills. Must participate in team meetings, communicate work-related ideas and concerns proactively, and assist in finding appropriate resolutions.
Physician Billing/Collections
- Ensure proper reimbursement for all services and to ensure all appeals are filed timely.
- Review accounts and determine appropriate follow-up activities utilizing Six Sigma Practices.
- Identify under and overpayments and take appropriate actions to resolve accounts.
- Validate commercial insurance claims to ensure the claims are paid according to the contract.
- Direct knowledge using Meditech and CollectLogix software.
- Monitor and communicate errors generated by other groups and evaluate for trends.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
- High School diploma or equivalent years of experience required.
Experience
- 3-5 years of experience preferred.
- Experience in a Customer Service call center environment with a focus on healthcare billing/collections or collection agency environment required.
- College education, previous Insurance Company claims experience and/or health care billing trade school education may be considered in lieu of formal hospital experience.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- None required.
Work Schedule:
5 Days - 8 Hours
Work Type:
Full Time
Description
Summary:
Provides medical collection services for TLRA collection units. Utilizes a strong background as a medical collection specialist to successfully resolve accounts placed with TLRA for collection. This involves performing collection activities related to follow-up and account resolution and includes communication with patients, clients, reimbursement vendors, and other external entities while adhering to all client, state, and federal guidelines. Patient and client satisfaction is essential. Associates in the collection units are expected to have knowledge of the overall collection work processes for both active AR and BD inventory.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Provides effective collection services, ensuring the successful recovery of accounts in accordance with client and state guidelines as well as TLRA’s business objectives.
- Documents and updates patient account information in TLRA’s collection software system timely and accurate to include appropriate account status.
- Handles inbound patient and/or carrier calls promptly and professionally, providing assistance and resolution to account inquiries, issues, and requests.
- Uses collection tools effectively to ensure quality recovery services and meet or exceed established goals and work standards.
- Performs research and analysis of account issues and strives to resolve problems timely and accurately.
- Ensure daily productivity standards are met.
- Promotes positive patient relations by communicating in a manner that demonstrates respect for the human dignity of patients and/or their families.
- Must have solid knowledge and utilization of desktop applications to include Word and Excel are essential.
- General hospital A/R accounts knowledge is required.
- Performs other special projects as required when assigned.
Collections – Insurance
- Maintains active knowledge of all collection requirements by payors.
- Collects balance owing from third-party payers in accordance with State and Federal laws governing collections practices. Ensures that collection efforts are thorough with the overall objective being to collect outstanding balances in an ethical manner.
- Ensures quality standards are met and proper documentation regarding patient accounting records.
- Contact other departments to obtain necessary information for appeals, pending information, and any other issues that impact and/or delay claim processing.
Collections – Self Pay
- Ensures that self-pay accounts are handled in a customer service-oriented manner that accomplishes the goal of collecting monies due to clients, while at the same time preserving the positive image of TLRA that exists in the community.
- Responsible for assisting patients in identifying eligible means of financial assistance or if none apply working with the patient to make acceptable payment arrangements.
- Must be an effective team member with good communication skills. Must participate in team meetings, communicate work-related ideas and concerns proactively, and assist in finding appropriate resolutions.
Physician Billing/Collections
- Ensure proper reimbursement for all services and to ensure all appeals are filed timely.
- Review accounts and determine appropriate follow-up activities utilizing Six Sigma Practices.
- Identify under and overpayments and take appropriate actions to resolve accounts.
- Validate commercial insurance claims to ensure the claims are paid according to the contract.
- Direct knowledge using Meditech and CollectLogix software.
- Monitor and communicate errors generated by other groups and evaluate for trends.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
- High School diploma or equivalent years of experience required.
Experience
- 3-5 years of experience preferred.
- Experience in a Customer Service call center environment with a focus on healthcare billing/collections or collection agency environment required.
- College education, previous Insurance Company claims experience and/or health care billing trade school education may be considered in lieu of formal hospital experience.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- None required.
Work Schedule:
5 Days - 8 Hours
Work Type:
Full Time
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Account Specialist
Match your degree to the job description
PERM requires your education to directly support the offered role. A finance or business degree aligns cleanly with Account Specialist duties; a degree in an unrelated field can stall the labor certification even if you're fully qualified by experience.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Focus your job search on companies that have sponsored Account Specialist or account management roles before. DOL's OFLC disclosure data shows which employers have filed PERM applications for similar titles, saving you from pursuing sponsors unlikely to commit.
Search green card jobs using Migrate Mate
Filter by job title and green card sponsorship status on Migrate Mate to surface Account Specialist roles where employers have confirmed EB-2 or EB-3 intent, so you're not cold-applying to companies that haven't sponsored before.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility before the offer
If the role is posted as requiring only a bachelor's degree, it will almost certainly be filed under EB-3. Negotiate the job description to reflect any advanced-degree or specialized requirements early, before your employer files the PERM, not after.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer
Employers must be authorized to hire foreign nationals, and E-Verify enrollment is a practical indicator of that readiness. Ask HR directly whether the company has sponsored EB-2 or EB-3 petitions recently, not just whether they're willing in principle.
Prepare a credentials package before interviews
Compile official degree transcripts, any professional certifications such as CPA or CFA designations, and English-language translations if needed. PERM requires exact documentation of your qualifications, and gaps discovered during the I-140 stage can delay your entire green card timeline.
Green Card Account Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Account Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Account Specialist positions qualify under EB-3, which covers skilled workers and professionals with a bachelor's degree. If the role requires an advanced degree or your employer can document that the position demands a master's-level specialization, EB-2 may apply. The job description filed with the PERM labor certification determines the category, so the duties and minimum requirements stated by the employer are what USCIS evaluates.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status. Unlike H-1B visa, there's no annual lottery for EB-3, and many nationalities outside India and China face minimal backlogs at that preference level. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone typically takes six to eighteen months before USCIS even receives the I-140 petition, making it a longer but more permanent path.
What documents do I need to support a PERM application as an Account Specialist?
You'll need official academic transcripts showing your degree, any professional certifications relevant to the role, and a resume that matches the job duties your employer listed in the PERM filing. If your credentials were issued outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator is typically required to confirm U.S. equivalency before your employer submits to DOL.
How do I find Account Specialist jobs where employers will sponsor a green card?
Search on Migrate Mate, which surfaces Account Specialist and account management roles where employers have a confirmed green card sponsorship track record. Filtering by EB-2 or EB-3 intent upfront saves significant time compared to applying broadly and asking about sponsorship after a recruiter screen.
Can my employer start my green card process while I'm on a work visa like H-1B or OPT?
Yes. Employers can file a PERM labor certification regardless of your current visa status, including H-1B, F-1 OPT, or L-1 visa. Starting the PERM process early matters because it establishes your priority date with USCIS, which determines your place in the green card queue. The earlier the filing, the earlier you lock in that date, which is especially valuable if your country faces a backlog at the EB-2 or EB-3 preference level.