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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 as an Operations Analyst
Align your degree to PERM job requirements
PERM certification requires the employer to prove the role genuinely needs your specific degree. If your Operations Analyst offer specifies a business analytics or industrial engineering degree, confirm your credentials match exactly before the labor certification is filed with DOL.
Target employers with active PERM filing histories
Search the OFLC Wage Search to identify employers who have filed PERM applications for Operations Analyst roles. Companies that have gone through the process before understand the timelines and are far less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-process.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Filter your Operations Analyst job search on Migrate Mate to surface employers with documented green card sponsorship histories. This cuts out companies that will offer the role but balk once you raise PERM, which is one of the most common delays candidates face.
Negotiate PERM filing timing before accepting an offer
Ask your employer when they plan to initiate PERM after your start date. Some companies wait 12 months or longer. Knowing this upfront matters if you're on a status with a fixed authorization window, since the I-140 and adjustment of status steps follow PERM.
Understand the prevailing wage before your offer letter
DOL requires your offered wage to meet the prevailing wage for the Operations Analyst role in your work location. Look up the applicable wage level on the OFLC Wage Search so you can spot underpayment early, which would otherwise cause the PERM application to fail.
Request concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing when priority dates allow
If your country's EB-3 priority date is current, ask your employer to file the I-140 petition and your I-485 adjustment of status at the same time. Concurrent filing gives you immediate work authorization and travel flexibility while USCIS adjudicates your case.
Green Card Operations Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Operations Analyst role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Operations Analyst roles can qualify under either category depending on the employer's requirements. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree, which fits most standard postings. EB-2 applies when the role genuinely requires an advanced degree or when the candidate pursues a National Interest Waiver. The O*NET occupation profile for Operations Analysts lists a bachelor's degree as the typical entry requirement, which supports EB-3 filings cleanly.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa sponsorship grants temporary work authorization in two or three year increments and is subject to an annual cap and lottery. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no annual cap concerns for most countries at the EB-3 level. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status together can take two to four years before you receive a green card, compared to H-1B status starting within months of approval.
How do I find Operations Analyst employers who will sponsor a green card?
Search Migrate Mate to filter Operations Analyst roles by employers with verified green card sponsorship histories. You can also review historical PERM filings through the OFLC Wage Search to see which companies have filed labor certifications for this job title in your target location. Prioritizing employers with prior PERM experience significantly reduces the risk of an employer agreeing to sponsor and then stalling once the process begins.
What is the PERM labor certification process for an Operations Analyst?
PERM requires your employer to conduct a supervised recruitment campaign demonstrating that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. DOL reviews the application and, if approved, certifies the labor condition. The certified PERM then supports the I-140 immigrant petition filed with USCIS. For Operations Analyst roles, the employer must define minimum requirements carefully: if the posting is too broad, USCIS may question whether the role genuinely requires a specialty degree.
Can I switch employers during the green card process without losing my place?
You can port your approved I-140 petition to a new employer under AC21 portability rules if your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days and the new role is in the same or similar occupational classification. Operations Analyst roles are broadly classified, so a move between employers in adjacent industries such as logistics, finance, or consulting often satisfies the same-or-similar standard. Confirm with your attorney before changing jobs.