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Office Associate jobs with green card sponsorship require employers to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. EB-3 is the most common category for this role, covering skilled workers with at least two years of relevant experience and leading to lawful permanent residency.
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INTRODUCTION
NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. For the fourth consecutive year, Vizient Inc. ranked NYU Langone No. 1 for quality care in the nation and U.S. News & World Report recently placed 12 of its clinical specialties among the top 10 in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.
Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Business Office Associate - Manhattan, Central Billing Office.
In this role, the successful candidate, under the direction of the Revenue Cycle Management team and the assigned Manager/ Supervisor, is responsible for obtaining and documenting insurance pre-authorizations and pre-certifications, verifying insurance, collecting co-pays and deposits, working assigned work queues, and facilitating revenue cycle and patient financial needs.
Job Responsibilities:
- Collects and applies payments for self-pay, deductibles, copayments and coinsurance into the appropriate system(s)
- Ensure referral and authorization requirements are met prior to services rendered
- Scanning financial documents and insurance information for billing purposes
- Demonstrate communication skills: using appropriate vocabulary and grammar when obtaining and conveying information to physicians, nurses and staff at various levels; in person, over the phone, in writing and in electronically sent messages.
- Responsible for creating patient estimate forms and timely communication of the liability.
- Ability to be flexible regarding responsibilities when needed. All other related duties as required.
- Exercise skill in prioritizing assignments in order to complete work in a timely manner when there are changes in workload, assignments, and pressures of deadlines, competitive requirements and/or a heavy workload.
- Maintain cooperative and professional relationships with office and clinical staff.
- Obtain insurance verification for treatments and diagnostic procedures and record in the appropriate system.
- Assist with verifying insurance for pre-loaded appointments into Epic.
- Answer phones. Provide information, take messages or redirect calls to the appropriate person.
- Performs other duties as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma and 1 year experience in patient accounts or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
- Strong knowledge of Front end hospital registration and/or practice operations, required.
- Knowledge of insurance companies verification and benefit tools including web sites etc., required.
- Ability to compose and edit logical, detailed, comprehensive and grammatically correct correspondence.
- Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of personnel including patients, families, physicians and staff.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Experience and competency with varied computer hardware and software, including registration and billing systems, word processing, spreadsheet, database, scheduling, communications.
- Training on appropriate systems will be provided. Ability to handle matters of highly confidential and sensitive nature.
- Ability to recognize and identify problems, recognize implications and propose alternative solutions.
- Skill in prioritizing assignments to complete work in a timely manner.
- Skill in working independently and in following through on assignments with minimal direction.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate's Degree plus 2-3 years experiences in hospital admissions or medical records or patient accounts or in related field.
- EPIC experience is a plus.
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.
NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.
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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $43,656.26 - $66,150.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Office Associate
Match your experience to EB-3 requirements
PERM filings for Office Associate roles typically fall under EB-3 skilled worker, which requires documented evidence of at least two years of relevant experience. Gather reference letters, pay stubs, and employer verification letters before you apply so PERM delays don't stall your case.
Use OFLC Wage Search to gauge employer offers
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for Office Associate duties in your work location. Pull the current wage level from OFLC Wage Search so you can tell whether a job offer will clear the DOL threshold before PERM is even filed.
Find sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Employers who have sponsored green cards before are far more likely to do it again. Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship history for administrative and office roles, then target your applications to those companies first.
Ask employers about their PERM recruitment timeline
PERM requires the employer to run a legally compliant recruitment test before filing with DOL, which can take three to six months. Ask prospective employers whether they have an immigration attorney and an established PERM process so you understand the realistic timeline before accepting an offer.
Check your country's priority date before accepting an offer
Even after PERM and I-140 approval, nationals of India and China often wait years before an immigrant visa number becomes available. Review the USCIS Visa Bulletin monthly to understand where your priority date stands before committing to an employer's sponsorship plan.
Review your O*NET duties against the PERM job description
DOL scrutinizes whether the PERM job description genuinely matches the work you'll perform. Cross-reference the O*NET occupational profile for Office Associate against your offer letter so the duties your employer lists in the PERM application reflect your actual day-to-day responsibilities.
Green Card Office Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
Can an Office Associate role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Office Associate positions most commonly qualify under EB-3 as skilled worker roles, which require at least two years of training or experience. EB-2 is available if the position genuinely requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree combined with five or more years of progressive experience, but most employers file Office Associate cases under EB-3 because the role's standard requirements fit that category.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residency rather than a temporary work status. For an Office Associate position, the employer must complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, advertise the role to test the U.S. labor market, and then file an I-140 petition with USCIS. There is no lottery, but per-country numerical limits mean workers from high-demand countries may wait years before a visa number becomes available. H-1B visa, by contrast, is a nonimmigrant status capped at 65,000 annually and subject to a lottery.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Office Associate jobs?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your search on companies that have already navigated the PERM process for administrative roles. Employers with an established immigration attorney relationship and prior PERM filings are significantly more likely to sponsor a new hire than those with no sponsorship track record.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers after PERM is approved?
Once your I-140 petition is approved, your priority date is preserved and can be carried over to a new employer's I-140 in a similar occupation. If your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 job portability allows you to change to a new job in the same or a similar occupational classification without jeopardizing your green card case. These are two separate protections with different requirements, so notify your immigration attorney before making any employer change.
What documents should I prepare before an employer starts the PERM process for my Office Associate role?
You'll need to document that you meet the minimum requirements listed in the PERM job description, since DOL will scrutinize whether the employer's stated requirements are genuine and whether you satisfied them before the PERM was filed. Gather diplomas, transcripts, employment verification letters confirming your dates of employment and job duties, and any professional certifications relevant to office administration. Having these ready before the employer files shortens delays if DOL issues an audit.