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Author roles can qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field. Publishers, media companies, and content studios file on behalf of foreign national candidates, leading to permanent residency rather than a temporary work authorization.
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Day Shift
Department
COH-Precertification Dept
Shift Details
Day Shift, Monday-Friday; 8:00a-4:30p
Job ID
wd-JR137333
Posted
June 15, 2026
Authorization Specialist
Join a team that delivers excellence.
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.
Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a health care organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.
Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.
Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.
LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.
Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.
Summary
Obtains benefits and authorizations for surgical procedures, diagnostic testing, medications, outgoing referrals, and other services as part of daily operations. Determines the authorization protocols for each health plan and performs billing duties to ensure proper and timely payment is received from insurance carriers and patients.
Job Duties
- Collaborates with physicians and provider office staff in ascertaining the appropriate authorization based on medical necessity and the treatment plan provided.
- Performs a medical necessity check to determine if procedure and diagnosis support medical necessity.
- Ensures authorizations are obtained in accordance to network policy (any authorization not falling into policy guidelines is communicated to ordering office, patient, and manager).
- Communicates direct/indirect with insurance companies to obtain insurance verification, benefits and precertification for approval.
- Verifies additional clinical information and insurance authorizations/referrals.
- Reviews and monitors WQs/schedules to ensure that proper and accurate authorization has been received prior to patient’s visit.
- Maintains compliance with benchmark data regarding accounts registered versus scheduled procedures.
- Determines estimated patient financial responsibility using insurance verification information and payer contracts and/or self-pay guidelines.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED with specialized training in insurance, coding, billing, or similar healthcare certificate programs.
- 1 year in a healthcare setting with insurance verification/authorizations.
- Familiarity with billing procedures and payer reimbursement.
- Knowledge of patient rights and laws relative to those rights, such as HIPAA.
- Proficient in utilization management processes, standards, and managed care.
- Proficient in standard medical practices and insurance benefit structures.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, 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.
Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.
Location
REMOTE IN PENNSYLVANIA
1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, 18103, Allentown, United States (Map)
Full-Time
Day Shift
Department
COH-Precertification Dept
Shift Details
Day Shift, Monday-Friday; 8:00a-4:30p
Job ID
wd-JR137333
Posted
June 15, 2026
Authorization Specialist
Join a team that delivers excellence.
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.
Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a health care organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.
Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.
Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.
LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.
Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.
Summary
Obtains benefits and authorizations for surgical procedures, diagnostic testing, medications, outgoing referrals, and other services as part of daily operations. Determines the authorization protocols for each health plan and performs billing duties to ensure proper and timely payment is received from insurance carriers and patients.
Job Duties
- Collaborates with physicians and provider office staff in ascertaining the appropriate authorization based on medical necessity and the treatment plan provided.
- Performs a medical necessity check to determine if procedure and diagnosis support medical necessity.
- Ensures authorizations are obtained in accordance to network policy (any authorization not falling into policy guidelines is communicated to ordering office, patient, and manager).
- Communicates direct/indirect with insurance companies to obtain insurance verification, benefits and precertification for approval.
- Verifies additional clinical information and insurance authorizations/referrals.
- Reviews and monitors WQs/schedules to ensure that proper and accurate authorization has been received prior to patient’s visit.
- Maintains compliance with benchmark data regarding accounts registered versus scheduled procedures.
- Determines estimated patient financial responsibility using insurance verification information and payer contracts and/or self-pay guidelines.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED with specialized training in insurance, coding, billing, or similar healthcare certificate programs.
- 1 year in a healthcare setting with insurance verification/authorizations.
- Familiarity with billing procedures and payer reimbursement.
- Knowledge of patient rights and laws relative to those rights, such as HIPAA.
- Proficient in utilization management processes, standards, and managed care.
- Proficient in standard medical practices and insurance benefit structures.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, 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.
Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.
Location
REMOTE IN PENNSYLVANIA
1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, 18103, Allentown, United States (Map)
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Author
Document your specialized writing credentials early
Gather published clips, byline records, and any advanced degree in communications, journalism, or a related field before applying. PERM requires your employer to demonstrate your qualifications meet the posted job requirements, so a clear credential paper trail accelerates the audit-ready process.
Target publishers with active PERM filing histories
Media houses, academic publishers, and digital content studios are the likeliest Author-role sponsors. Search DOL PERM disclosure data to identify employers who have filed for writers before, signaling they understand the sponsorship process for creative roles.
Use Migrate Mate to filter green card sponsoring employers
Rather than manually cross-referencing job postings with PERM filings, use Migrate Mate to surface Author roles at employers with documented green card sponsorship history, saving you hours of research and targeting only realistic opportunities.
Negotiate the PERM timeline before accepting an offer
PERM labor certification typically takes 12 to 18 months before your I-140 petition can be filed. Confirm your prospective employer has in-house immigration counsel or a retained law firm ready to start the process promptly after your start date.
Verify the role qualifies as a specialty occupation for EB-2
EB-2 requires the Author position to normally demand an advanced degree in a specific field. If the job posting accepts any bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, USCIS is likely to classify the role at the EB-3 professional level instead, which affects your priority date strategy.
Check prevailing wage requirements against the offered salary
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific Author job zone and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search before finalizing your offer letter to confirm the salary meets Level I through Level IV requirements for your metro area.
Green Card Author: Frequently Asked Questions
Can an Author role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Author positions that normally require a bachelor's degree in journalism, English, communications, or a related field qualify at the EB-3 professional level. If the role requires an advanced degree or you hold a master's degree relevant to the position, EB-2 classification may apply. Your employer determines the category when filing the PERM labor certification with DOL.
How does green card sponsorship through PERM differ from an H-1B for Author jobs?
The H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status subject to annual lottery caps and typically limited to six years. PERM-based EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the petition level for most countries. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM plus I-140 processing often takes two or more years before you can file for adjustment of status, compared to H-1B status which can start within months of a job offer.
What does the PERM labor certification process require for hiring an Author?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment campaign proving no minimally qualified U.S. worker applied for the role. For Author positions, this includes posting the job through specific channels and documenting every applicant and rejection reason. The process typically takes 12 to 18 months, after which the approved PERM allows the employer to file your I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS.
Where can I find Author jobs where the employer already sponsors green cards?
Migrate Mate aggregates Author and writing roles specifically from employers with documented PERM and green card sponsorship history, so you're not sorting through postings from companies with no sponsorship track record. Filtering by role and green card type narrows your search to realistic opportunities without requiring you to cross-reference DOL disclosure data manually.
Does my portfolio or publishing history matter during the green card sponsorship process?
Your portfolio establishes that you meet the minimum requirements listed in the PERM job description, which your employer must verify when documenting your qualifications. For EB-2 cases requiring an advanced degree, published work can also support a National Interest Waiver self-petition if your writing demonstrates national benefit. USCIS reviews your credentials against the specific job duties listed in the certified PERM application.