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Care Navigator roles at hospitals, health systems, and managed care organizations qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification. Employers file an I-140 immigrant petition after DOL approval, putting you on a path to permanent residency. Case management credentials and clinical coordination experience strengthen your sponsorship profile.
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Position Summary:
The Patient Navigator (H) facilitates patients’ ability to obtain services by identifying barriers to care, coordinating the development of treatment plans, and monitoring the implementation and follow-up of services ordered by caregivers.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
- Conducts patient evaluations to obtain information necessary for the development of an effective treatment plan.
- Ensures patients have access to insurance and social service programs for which they are eligible.
- Provides patient reminders of upcoming appointments and acts as liaison between patients and providers.
- Identifies and resolves real or perceived barriers to care.
- Educates and counsels patients on issues related to their health and life situations.
- Maintains current knowledge of community health, welfare resources, and any other programs available to patients.
- Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
- Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
- Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
- Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
- Ability to understand and follow instructions.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the groundbreaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
Current Employees:
If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet.
Position Summary:
The Patient Navigator (H) facilitates patients’ ability to obtain services by identifying barriers to care, coordinating the development of treatment plans, and monitoring the implementation and follow-up of services ordered by caregivers.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
- Conducts patient evaluations to obtain information necessary for the development of an effective treatment plan.
- Ensures patients have access to insurance and social service programs for which they are eligible.
- Provides patient reminders of upcoming appointments and acts as liaison between patients and providers.
- Identifies and resolves real or perceived barriers to care.
- Educates and counsels patients on issues related to their health and life situations.
- Maintains current knowledge of community health, welfare resources, and any other programs available to patients.
- Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
- Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
- Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
- Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
- Ability to understand and follow instructions.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the groundbreaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Care Navigator
Document your case management credentials early
PERM requires your employer to prove your qualifications match the job offer. Gather your CCM, ACM, or LCSW credentials, foreign degree evaluations, and clinical supervision letters before the process starts to avoid delays.
Target health systems with PERM filing history
Large hospital networks, Veterans Affairs facilities, and federally qualified health centers file PERM petitions for Care Navigators regularly. Search OFLC disclosure data to confirm an employer has sponsored this exact job category before interviewing.
Verify your role qualifies under EB-2 or EB-3
Care Navigator positions requiring a master's degree in social work or nursing typically qualify under EB-2. Roles accepting a bachelor's degree with supervised experience fall under EB-3. Confirm the job description matches the correct category before your employer files.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to filter Care Navigator openings by employers with active green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on organizations already prepared to file PERM and I-140 on your behalf.
Understand how prevailing wage affects your offer
DOL sets the prevailing wage for Care Navigators by region and experience level using the OFLC Wage Search. Your offered salary must meet that threshold before PERM can be filed, so confirm wage compliance with your employer during offer negotiations.
Ask employers about concurrent I-485 filing eligibility
If your priority date is current when the I-140 is approved, you can file your adjustment of status application simultaneously. Ask the hiring team whether their immigration counsel supports concurrent filing, which can cut months off your wait.
Green Card Care Navigator: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Care Navigator jobs commonly come with green card sponsorship?
Yes, particularly at large health systems, integrated care networks, and public health organizations that rely on foreign-trained social workers, nurses, and case managers. These employers routinely sponsor EB-2 and EB-3 petitions through PERM because the role requires specialized credentials that can be difficult to fill domestically. Smaller clinics and nonprofits sponsor less frequently, so filtering by PERM filing history before applying saves significant time.
How does green card sponsorship for Care Navigators differ from H-1B sponsorship?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status with expiration dates. There is no annual lottery at the EB-3 level for most countries, so your petition moves forward based on priority date rather than luck. The process typically takes two to four years from PERM filing to a green card, compared to H-1B visa's three-year initial period with extensions. EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship also lets you change employers under certain portability rules after 180 days.
What credentials strengthen a Care Navigator green card application?
A master's degree in social work, nursing, or public health supports EB-2 eligibility. For EB-3, a bachelor's degree in a clinical field combined with supervised care coordination experience is typically sufficient. Certifications like the Certified Case Manager (CCM) or Advanced Case Manager (ACM) help your employer demonstrate you meet the specific job requirements during PERM audit. Foreign credentials should be evaluated by a NACES-recognized service before your employer files.
How can I find Care Navigator jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Care Navigator openings filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship history, which removes the guesswork of cold-applying to organizations unfamiliar with PERM. Focus on health systems, managed care organizations, and federally qualified health centers that show consistent EB-2 and EB-3 filing activity in OFLC disclosure records.
What is the PERM process timeline for Care Navigator roles?
DOL PERM processing currently runs six to eighteen months from filing to certification, depending on whether the application is audited. After certification, your employer files the I-140 with USCIS, which takes three to six months under standard processing. If your country of birth has a current priority date, you can then file for adjustment of status. Indian and Chinese nationals face significantly longer waits due to per-country backlogs at the EB-3 level.