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Enrollment Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process when employers can document that no qualified U.S. workers are available. Education-sector and healthcare-adjacent organizations regularly sponsor these positions, making permanent residency a realistic path for foreign professionals with credentials in student services, benefits administration, or program coordination.
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INTRODUCTION
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
ROLE
The Credentialing and Enrollment Specialist is responsible for activities associated with credentialing or re-credentialing physicians and providers, including processing provider applications and re-applications including initial mailing, review, and loading into the database tracking system ensuring high quality standards are maintained.
Location: Remote Nationwide
Schedule: FT, 40 hrs. Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Apply knowledge/skills to a range of moderately complex activities
- Demonstrate great depth of knowledge/skills in own function
- Sometimes act as a technical resource to others in own function
- Meet with Medical Director to review initial and reappointment applications
- Meet with AAAHC and State Auditors to review files
- Primary Source Verification Process for initial and reappointments
- Maintain Expirables for all employed and non employed clinicians at ASCs
- Compile and generate Credentialing Committee Minutes
- Perform internal audits on credentialing and re-credentialing files for accuracy and maintaining compliance with credentialing policies and procedures
- Maintaining knowledge of and compliance with TJC, NCQA, CAQH, and CMS standards, as appropriate
- Monitoring upcoming renewal dates and working with medical staff to advise them on steps to maintain their credentials
- Proactively identify solutions to non-standard requests
- Solve moderately complex problems on own
- Work with team to solve complex problems
- Presentation skills to group setting
- Plan, prioritize, organize and complete work to meet established objectives
- May coordinate work of other team members
- Credentialing of medical group providers and hospital privileging application review and submission at the individual and group level
- Complete revalidation requests with govt and commercial payers
- Track and maintain medical professionals' licensure, certifications, etc.
- Work with other organizational departments internal/external to sure that credentialing efforts are in line with business objectives
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3+ years of Healthcare Provider group/Facility Credentialing experience
- 2+ years of experience in healthcare administration, medical staff services, health information management
- 2+ years of experience with credentialing processes, medical staff privileging and knowledge of relevant software or databases used in credentialing
- Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
- Ability to work Pacific time zone hours
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience working with Compliance Workflows and Processes including AAAHC, JC, CMS, and NCQA Policies
- Experience in researching and applying Government Regulatory Information
- Knowledge of CAQH
- Knowledge of MDStaff credentialing data base
- Data analytics
- Pecos enrollment
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Proven ability to plan and prioritize to meet benchmarks/deadlines
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All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
COMPENSATION
- Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The hourly pay for this role will range from $29.00 to $52.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone - of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income - deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Document your credential equivalency early
PERM requires your foreign degree to meet the role's minimum education requirement. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved agency before applying so employers can confirm EB-2 or EB-3 eligibility without delays during the labor certification filing.
Target employers with active PERM histories
Universities, hospital systems, and large insurance administrators regularly file PERM for Enrollment Specialists. Search DOL PERM disclosure data to identify organizations that have sponsored this exact occupation code, not just those that sponsor visas generally.
Clarify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your location and experience level. Use OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wages for Enrollment Specialist roles in your target city before salary discussions begin.
Ask about concurrent EB-3 and I-140 filing
Once your employer completes PERM, they can file the I-140 immigrant petition immediately. Confirming this timeline upfront tells you how long until you can file for adjustment of status and whether premium processing is available to accelerate the I-140 decision.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Searching broadly wastes time on employers who have never filed for this role. Migrate Mate lets you filter Enrollment Specialist jobs by verified green card sponsorship history, so you reach hiring managers already familiar with PERM obligations.
Confirm the role meets specialty occupation standards
EB-2 eligibility requires the position to normally demand an advanced degree in a related field. Review the O*NET profile for Enrollment Specialists to understand how the occupation is classified and whether your specific duties align with EB-2 or fall within EB-3 skilled worker criteria.
Green Card Enrollment Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Enrollment Specialist roles actually qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Enrollment Specialist positions qualify for EB-3 sponsorship as skilled workers when they require at least two years of training or experience, and for EB-2 when the employer can justify an advanced degree requirement. Education institutions, healthcare networks, and insurance organizations regularly file PERM for these roles because the position requires specialized knowledge in benefits administration, regulatory compliance, or program coordination that isn't easily filled domestically.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa grants temporary status in two- or three-year increments with annual lottery risk, while PERM leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries outside India and China. The PERM process also requires the employer to conduct a formal recruitment test and document that no qualified U.S. workers applied, which takes more time upfront but results in an immigrant visa rather than a temporary work authorization.
How long does the PERM and green card process take for an Enrollment Specialist?
The PERM labor certification alone currently averages over 18 months at the DOL analyst review stage, followed by the I-140 petition at USCIS, which takes several months under standard processing. For most countries, adjustment of status or consular processing can begin soon after I-140 approval. Nationals from India and China face additional priority date backlogs in the EB-3 category that can extend total timelines significantly.
What documents should I prepare before asking an employer to sponsor my green card?
Gather a foreign credential evaluation from a NACES-approved service, transcripts, employment verification letters confirming relevant experience, and any professional licenses tied to the role. Enrollment Specialist positions in healthcare or insurance may also require documentation of specialized training in HIPAA compliance or benefits regulations. Having these ready lets your employer's immigration attorney assess PERM eligibility and prevailing wage classification without waiting on you during the filing process.
How do I find Enrollment Specialist jobs where employers are already open to green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by verified green card sponsorship history, so you can identify Enrollment Specialist openings at employers who have filed PERM before rather than cold-approaching companies unfamiliar with the process. This matters because PERM requires significant employer commitment, and targeting organizations with prior sponsorship experience shortens negotiation time and reduces the risk that an offer falls through over immigration logistics.