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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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The Team Lead, Enrollment & Billing is responsible for overseeing production for a defined line of business at Healthfirst. The Team Lead, Enrollment & Billing is directly responsible for supervising non-exempt employees, monitoring attendance, approving time cards of the staff and providing production reports to management on department tasks. The role is also responsible for monitoring employee performance and implementing improvement solutions as well as hiring new staff and onboarding. This position ensures all deadlines and time frames are met on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. It encompasses the development and implementation of operating policies & procedures which may include enrollment, billing, reconciliation, audits, special projects, and back up support of other lines of business as needed or required. The incumbent is responsible for reporting on line of business metrics such as member invoicing and collections (including monitoring production standards and making sure all deadlines are met timely and accurately).
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee front line staff to ensure production deadlines are met, while meeting accuracy and quality standards for member enrollment and billing.
- Approve timecards, overtime and staffing needs for front line staff.
- Assist in developing metrics to report trending, root cause identification, and provide solutions to challenges so they are mitigated and/or eliminated.
- Coach, mentor and develop staff. Take ownership of new employee onboarding. Review, approve and, (in partnership with the manager), deliver corrective action plans.
- Ensure compliance with all New York State, Federal, and State Rules and Regulations.
- Update Job Aides and Policies & Procedures when any changes occur and/or based on any regulatory requirements and/or new products or processes are implemented.
- Conduct weekly staff meetings to encourage active communication and dissemination of information. Perform one-on-one meetings monthly.
- Ensure the member experience is positive by providing appropriate and expedient resolution to escalated or any identified issues. Provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure staff is working to maximum capacity.
- Report and review production activity. Provide status update on the daily/weekly/monthly team tasks.
- Prepare/submit requested audit data accurately and in a timely manner.
- Additional duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or GED from accredited institution.
- Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Excel creating and editing data.
- Experience creating and editing documents using Microsoft Word.
- Experience leading project teams and independent projects within specific timelines.
- Experience communicating with cross-functional employees within an organization.
- Previous experience as a supervisor of 6 or more direct reports.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience interpreting data.
- Industry knowledge of Government Sponsored Managed Health Care Plans and/or Enrollment Operations.
- Familiar with MHS, ePaces and potentially MP.
- Experience with Tableau, Power BI data visualization.
- Experience with Medicare, Medicaid and Long Term Care.
COMPLIANCE & REGULATORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure compliance with all New York State, Federal, and State Rules and Regulations.
HIRING RANGE:
- Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $68,900 - $99,620
- All Other Locations (within approved locations): $61,300 - $89,440
As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.
In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.
The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in “good faith” would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.
INTRODUCTION
The Team Lead, Enrollment & Billing is responsible for overseeing production for a defined line of business at Healthfirst. The Team Lead, Enrollment & Billing is directly responsible for supervising non-exempt employees, monitoring attendance, approving time cards of the staff and providing production reports to management on department tasks. The role is also responsible for monitoring employee performance and implementing improvement solutions as well as hiring new staff and onboarding. This position ensures all deadlines and time frames are met on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. It encompasses the development and implementation of operating policies & procedures which may include enrollment, billing, reconciliation, audits, special projects, and back up support of other lines of business as needed or required. The incumbent is responsible for reporting on line of business metrics such as member invoicing and collections (including monitoring production standards and making sure all deadlines are met timely and accurately).
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee front line staff to ensure production deadlines are met, while meeting accuracy and quality standards for member enrollment and billing.
- Approve timecards, overtime and staffing needs for front line staff.
- Assist in developing metrics to report trending, root cause identification, and provide solutions to challenges so they are mitigated and/or eliminated.
- Coach, mentor and develop staff. Take ownership of new employee onboarding. Review, approve and, (in partnership with the manager), deliver corrective action plans.
- Ensure compliance with all New York State, Federal, and State Rules and Regulations.
- Update Job Aides and Policies & Procedures when any changes occur and/or based on any regulatory requirements and/or new products or processes are implemented.
- Conduct weekly staff meetings to encourage active communication and dissemination of information. Perform one-on-one meetings monthly.
- Ensure the member experience is positive by providing appropriate and expedient resolution to escalated or any identified issues. Provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure staff is working to maximum capacity.
- Report and review production activity. Provide status update on the daily/weekly/monthly team tasks.
- Prepare/submit requested audit data accurately and in a timely manner.
- Additional duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or GED from accredited institution.
- Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Excel creating and editing data.
- Experience creating and editing documents using Microsoft Word.
- Experience leading project teams and independent projects within specific timelines.
- Experience communicating with cross-functional employees within an organization.
- Previous experience as a supervisor of 6 or more direct reports.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience interpreting data.
- Industry knowledge of Government Sponsored Managed Health Care Plans and/or Enrollment Operations.
- Familiar with MHS, ePaces and potentially MP.
- Experience with Tableau, Power BI data visualization.
- Experience with Medicare, Medicaid and Long Term Care.
COMPLIANCE & REGULATORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure compliance with all New York State, Federal, and State Rules and Regulations.
HIRING RANGE:
- Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $68,900 - $99,620
- All Other Locations (within approved locations): $61,300 - $89,440
As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.
In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.
The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in “good faith” would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Enrollment Specialist
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.