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Operations Administrator jobs with green card sponsorship are available through employers willing to file PERM labor certification, followed by an I-140 petition and adjustment of status or consular processing. This path leads to lawful permanent residency, making it one of the most stable long-term options for foreign professionals in operations roles.
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McLaren Health Plan (MHP) is a company with a culture of high performance and a mission to help people live healthier and more satisfying lives. We are looking for a Sr. Administrator, Clinical Pharmacy Operations to join in leading the organization forward.
MHP is a Managed Care Organization dedicated to meeting the health care needs of each member. MHP offers multiple product lines, including individual and family plans, and Medicaid and Medicare plans to Michigan residents for every stage of life. McLaren Health Plan is accredited by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).
MHP values the talents and abilities of all our employees and seeks to foster an open, cooperative and dynamic environment in which employees and the health plan can thrive. As an employee of MHP, you will be a part of a dynamic organization that considers all our employees as leaders in driving the organization forward and delivering quality service to all our members.
Position Summary:
The Senior Clinical Pharmacy Operations Administrator is the department's senior subject-matter authority for pharmacy operations, pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) governance and regulatory readiness across Medicaid, Medicare, and Commercial/ACA lines of business. The Senior Administrator helps govern the operational infrastructure, workflows, performance, and compliance controls within the Pharmacy department. The role also supports the plan's clinical and operational strategy in emerging policy and regulatory changes affecting pharmacy benefit administration. The position supports the day-to-day functions of the Director of Pharmacy and advises executive leadership on pharmacy strategy, risk, and financial performance.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, healthcare administration, business, or a related field; or an Associate degree in pharmacy, healthcare administration, business or a related field and two (2) years’ related experience.
- Must possess a valid, unrestricted Michigan Registered Pharmacist (RPh) license.
- Ten (10) years of progressive pharmacy operations experience after licensure, with at least five (5) years in a managed care, health plan, or PBM clinical operations setting.
Preferred:
- Master’s degree in business administration, healthcare administration, or related field.
- Direct experience in Michigan Managed Care markets and/or integrated delivery systems.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Schedule: Full-time
- Requisition ID: 26012513
- Daily Work Times: 8:30AM - 5:00PM
- Hours Per Pay Period: 80
- On Call: No
- Weekends: No
About us
The McLaren system includes 12 hospitals across the state, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 730-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 242,000 Michigan lives, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network, and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. McLaren has 20,000 full-, part-time and contracted employees and more than 93,000 network providers throughout Michigan.
INTRODUCTION
McLaren Health Plan (MHP) is a company with a culture of high performance and a mission to help people live healthier and more satisfying lives. We are looking for a Sr. Administrator, Clinical Pharmacy Operations to join in leading the organization forward.
MHP is a Managed Care Organization dedicated to meeting the health care needs of each member. MHP offers multiple product lines, including individual and family plans, and Medicaid and Medicare plans to Michigan residents for every stage of life. McLaren Health Plan is accredited by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).
MHP values the talents and abilities of all our employees and seeks to foster an open, cooperative and dynamic environment in which employees and the health plan can thrive. As an employee of MHP, you will be a part of a dynamic organization that considers all our employees as leaders in driving the organization forward and delivering quality service to all our members.
Position Summary:
The Senior Clinical Pharmacy Operations Administrator is the department's senior subject-matter authority for pharmacy operations, pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) governance and regulatory readiness across Medicaid, Medicare, and Commercial/ACA lines of business. The Senior Administrator helps govern the operational infrastructure, workflows, performance, and compliance controls within the Pharmacy department. The role also supports the plan's clinical and operational strategy in emerging policy and regulatory changes affecting pharmacy benefit administration. The position supports the day-to-day functions of the Director of Pharmacy and advises executive leadership on pharmacy strategy, risk, and financial performance.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, healthcare administration, business, or a related field; or an Associate degree in pharmacy, healthcare administration, business or a related field and two (2) years’ related experience.
- Must possess a valid, unrestricted Michigan Registered Pharmacist (RPh) license.
- Ten (10) years of progressive pharmacy operations experience after licensure, with at least five (5) years in a managed care, health plan, or PBM clinical operations setting.
Preferred:
- Master’s degree in business administration, healthcare administration, or related field.
- Direct experience in Michigan Managed Care markets and/or integrated delivery systems.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Schedule: Full-time
- Requisition ID: 26012513
- Daily Work Times: 8:30AM - 5:00PM
- Hours Per Pay Period: 80
- On Call: No
- Weekends: No
About us
The McLaren system includes 12 hospitals across the state, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 730-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 242,000 Michigan lives, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network, and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. McLaren has 20,000 full-, part-time and contracted employees and more than 93,000 network providers throughout Michigan.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Operations Administrator
Align your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
Pull your official transcripts and employment records before applying. EB-2 requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience; EB-3 covers a bachelor's degree or two years of skilled work. Knowing which category fits your background helps you target the right employers.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for the Operations Administrator SOC code in your target city before negotiating salary, so the offer clears the prevailing wage threshold and doesn't stall the PERM filing.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate's verified employer database
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with confirmed green card sponsorship history for operations roles. Targeting companies that have already filed PERM for similar positions cuts your research time and signals that their HR and legal teams understand the multi-year commitment the process requires.
Ask employers about their PERM recruitment audit trail
PERM labor certification requires the employer to run a mandatory recruitment test before DOL will certify the application. At the offer stage, ask whether the employer has completed or budgeted for this recruitment phase. Employers new to PERM sometimes underestimate the documentation burden, which can delay your priority date.
Secure your priority date before switching roles
Your priority date is set when your employer files the PERM application. If your I-140 gets approved and your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar occupation without losing your place in line. Plan any employer changes around these milestones.
Review your O*NET occupation profile before interviews
PERM certification ties directly to your defined job duties and the occupational classification. Review the O*NET profile for Operations Administrator roles so your resume and interview answers reflect the core tasks DOL expects for the classification, reducing the risk of a PERM audit or denial after filing.
Green Card Operations Administrator: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category typically applies to Operations Administrator roles?
Most Operations Administrator positions qualify under EB-3 for professionals with a bachelor's degree, or under EB-2 if the role requires an advanced degree or the candidate holds a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in operations or a related field. Your employer's immigration counsel will confirm the correct category based on the job requirements and your credentials before filing PERM.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to lawful permanent residency, not a temporary status. The process starts with the employer filing PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, followed by an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, and finally adjustment of status or consular processing. There is no lottery, but per-country numerical limits mean nationals from high-demand countries like India or China can face significant priority-date backlogs before their I-485 can be filed or approved.
What does PERM labor certification actually require from my employer?
Before DOL will certify a PERM application, the employer must complete a mandatory recruitment test to demonstrate that no qualified U.S. workers are available for the position. This includes posting the role, documenting applicant review, and retaining records of the entire process. The employer also needs a prevailing wage determination from DOL to confirm the offered salary meets the wage floor for the Operations Administrator role and location.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor green cards for operations roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already committed to the PERM process for operations positions. This matters because green card sponsorship requires a multi-year commitment from the employer, and targeting companies with an established track record significantly improves your chances of a successful filing.
Can I change employers after my green card process has started?
Yes, under two distinct rules. If your original I-140 was approved, your priority date can carry over to a new employer's I-140 petition. Separately, once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability allows you to move to a same or similar occupation without losing your place in line. These rules apply independently and are not interchangeable, so confirm which applies to your situation with an immigration attorney before making any move.