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Business Operations Associate roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in business, operations, or a related field. Employers file PERM labor certification with the DOL before sponsoring you for permanent residency, making sponsorship a long-term commitment rather than a visa renewal cycle.
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At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
Job Description
This is a Full Time, salaried position at 40 hours per week located at the Woodstock clinic for Primary Care. Schedule is Monday through Friday.
Admin Operations Coordinator reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise and direct the office's front-line clerical staff.
- Participate in interviewing, hiring, training, progressive discipline, dismissals, and performance appraisals.
- Oversee and direct day to day office operations within budget guidelines.
- Manage providers schedules with templates and optimize patient care hours to enhance productivity.
- Schedule staff and allocate resources across hours of operation to maximize patient access and satisfaction, provider productivity and efficiency, and staff productivity.
- Conduct timely and accurate cash management duties, including overseeing the collection of co-pays and patient balances, in-house cash balances, and bank deposits.
- Ensure that service excellence is delivered and perform service recovery whenever necessary.
- Manage office supplies within budget.
- Ensure accuracy of all data collection and data entry by site staff through training and compliance monitoring and facilitate and oversee flow of information to and from central administrative offices.
- Participate in leading practice staff meetings on a regular basis.
- Attend and actively participate in manager/supervisor meetings.
- Ensure that patient dignity and confidentiality are maintained at all times.
- Review and approve automated time reports for accuracy.
- Develop tools to support staff and enhance efficiency.
- Provide input into staff performance reviews. May participate with manager in conducting staff performance reviews.
- Provide one to one coaching and mentoring.
- Plan, execute and resolve all routine technical needs of the practice (phone, copiers, fax machines, PCs, etc.).
- Monitor daily transaction activity to ensure compliance with procedures.
- Resolve complex or critical situations involving patients, staff and customers: consults with manager for guidance as needed (e.g., complaints, discipline, etc.).
- Schedule staff and allocate resources across hours of operation to maximize patient access and satisfaction, provider productivity and efficiency, staff productivity, cost-savings, and operational efficiencies.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures as needed to support the practice.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of three years of work experience in a medical or related business.
- Comprehension of insurance plans including HMO, PPO, POS, commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid.
- Solid understanding of patient flow in a medical office.
- Working knowledge of medical software, Word and Excel.
- Experience managing daily cash activity and reconciling income reports with daily payments.
Preferred:
- Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding.
- Leadership experience.
Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position):
Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Business Operations Associate
Align your degree to the job description
PERM requires your credentials to match the employer's stated minimum requirements. A business administration or operations management degree strengthens your EB-3 case, while an MBA or specialized master's positions you for EB-2 consideration.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Search DOL PERM disclosure data to find companies that have sponsored business operations roles before. Repeat filers already have internal HR processes and legal counsel for green card cases, which shortens your onboarding into sponsorship.
Use Migrate Mate to surface sponsoring employers
Filter your search on Migrate Mate by job title and green card sponsorship to find Business Operations Associate openings from employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 filing history, saving weeks of manual research.
Request the prevailing wage tier during offer negotiations
DOL sets four prevailing wage levels for PERM. Ask your prospective employer which wage level they plan to certify at, since Level I limits your earning floor for the duration of your PERM case and can affect future promotions.
Negotiate PERM initiation timing in your offer
Employers are not required to start PERM immediately after hire. Get written confirmation of when they will initiate the PERM process, as delays push back your I-140 filing and ultimately your green card priority date.
Audit your role against O*NET before PERM begins
Cross-check your actual duties against the O*NET occupation profile for Business Operations Specialists. Significant mismatches between your daily work and the certified job description can trigger a PERM audit or denial later.
Green Card Business Operations Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Business Operations Associate role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Both categories are available depending on the employer's requirements. EB-3 covers skilled workers with a bachelor's degree, which fits most Business Operations Associate postings. EB-2 applies when the position genuinely requires an advanced degree or the employer can demonstrate your specialized credentials rise to that standard. The job description your employer files with DOL must reflect whichever category they sponsor.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary status requiring renewal every three years, subject to annual lottery selection. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship via PERM leads to permanent residency with no lottery and no annual renewal. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification alone takes several months, and total processing from PERM to green card approval can run two to four years for many nationalities.
What does PERM labor certification mean for a Business Operations Associate hire?
PERM is the DOL process where your employer proves no qualified U.S. workers are available for your specific role at the prevailing wage. They advertise the position, document the recruitment results, and file ETA Form 9089. Only after PERM is certified can they file your I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. Your green card priority date is set at PERM filing, which matters significantly if you are born in a high-demand country.
Which employers actively sponsor Business Operations Associates for green cards?
Technology firms, financial services companies, healthcare systems, and large logistics operators have consistently appeared in DOL PERM disclosure data as sponsors for business operations roles. Use Migrate Mate to search by job title and filter for employers with EB-2 or EB-3 filing history, so you are applying to companies that have already committed to the sponsorship process rather than those open to the idea in principle.
Can I switch employers after my green card process has started?
Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current or nearly current, portability rules under AC21 allow you to move to a same or similar role without restarting your green card case. Before I-140 approval, changing employers typically requires your new employer to begin PERM from scratch, resetting your priority date. Confirm your case stage before accepting a new offer.