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Operations roles in manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, and process management regularly qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification. Employers file on behalf of candidates, making sponsorship accessible without self-petition. Advanced-degree professionals typically pursue EB-2, while experienced operations specialists qualify under EB-3 skilled worker criteria.
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Get Access To All JobsAt 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.
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 in Operations
Match your credentials to the right EB category
Operations roles with a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, supply chain, or a related field typically qualify under EB-3. If you hold a master's or MBA with specialized focus, document it carefully to pursue EB-2, which can mean shorter wait times for some nationalities.
Target employers with active PERM filing histories
Manufacturing conglomerates, third-party logistics firms, and large distribution networks file PERM applications regularly. Search DOL disclosure data to identify which operations employers have sponsored foreign workers in your specific SOC code before reaching out.
Search green card sponsoring jobs on Migrate Mate
Filter by operations job titles and sponsorship type on Migrate Mate to surface employers already running active EB-2 or EB-3 PERM processes. This cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to companies with no green card filing history.
Clarify the prevailing wage tier during offer negotiations
Your employer must certify your offered wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location, determined using the OFLC Wage Search. Understand which of the four wage levels your position falls under before accepting an offer, since it affects both PERM eligibility and compensation benchmarking.
Build a PERM-ready credential file before your job search
PERM requires documenting your education and work experience precisely as stated in the job requirements. Gather foreign degree equivalency evaluations, official transcripts, and reference letters from past supervisors now, so your employer's attorney can move quickly once an offer is made.
Understand how concurrent filing affects your timeline
If your priority date is current at I-140 approval, USCIS allows concurrent filing of I-140 and I-485 adjustment of status. For operations professionals from high-backlog countries, this distinction in timing can compress or extend your path to permanent residency by years.
Green Card Operations: Frequently Asked Questions
Do operations roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most operations roles qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, requiring at least two years of training or experience. Roles demanding a master's degree or an advanced specialty, such as a director of operations with an MBA and documented specialized expertise, may qualify under EB-2. Your employer's attorney will assess the job requirements and your credentials to determine the correct category before filing PERM.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for operations jobs?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status, capped at 85,000 annually and subject to a lottery. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the EB-3 petition level and leads to permanent residency. The process takes longer, often two to four years depending on your nationality and priority date, but results in a green card rather than a status that must be renewed every three years.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for an operations employer?
Your employer must conduct a supervised recruitment process, placing job ads and documenting that no qualified U.S. worker was available for the role. DOL then reviews and certifies the application. The employer controls this step, not you, but you should confirm upfront that they have experience filing PERM, since errors during recruitment can restart the entire process.
How can I find operations employers who sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search operations jobs filtered specifically by EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship, so you're only seeing employers with active or recent PERM filing history. This is more reliable than filtering general job boards by keywords like 'visa sponsorship,' which often returns H-1B results or outdated postings that don't reflect the employer's current PERM capacity.
Can I change operations employers during the green card process without losing my place?
Once your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days and your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days, you can port to a new employer in the same or similar occupational classification under AC21 portability rules. Operations roles share a SOC code structure, so a move from one supply chain management role to another is generally portable, but confirm the new role's similarity with an immigration attorney before switching.