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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 Lead
Document your operations credentials before applying
Gather performance reviews, process improvement metrics, and scope-of-responsibility letters now. PERM requires your employer to prove the role's requirements match your background, so clear credential documentation speeds up the labor certification audit process.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Operations Lead roles by employers who have sponsored PERM cases before. Employers with prior EB-2 or EB-3 filings already have established relationships with immigration counsel and understand the multi-step sponsorship process.
Verify the role qualifies under EB-2 or EB-3
Check the O*NET occupation profile for Operations Lead to confirm the role is classified as requiring a bachelor's degree. Roles requiring a bachelor's plus progressive experience typically qualify for EB-2; those requiring a bachelor's degree alone often fit EB-3.
Negotiate sponsorship terms before accepting an offer
Ask the employer to confirm they'll cover PERM and I-140 filing costs and will not require you to repay fees if you leave. Get this in writing during the offer stage, since USCIS rules restrict transferring certain costs to the employee.
Understand the PERM prevailing-wage requirement for your region
Your employer must pay at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your specific job zone and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for Operations Lead positions in your target metro area before salary negotiations.
Plan for the PERM recruitment waiting period
DOL requires employers to run a supervised recruitment campaign for at least 30 days before submitting your PERM application. Factor this into your start-date and status-maintenance timeline, especially if you're transitioning from a temporary work visa.
Green Card Operations Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Operations Lead role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Operations Lead positions qualify for EB-3 sponsorship when the employer requires a bachelor's degree in business, operations management, supply chain, or a related field. If the role requires an advanced degree or the candidate has a master's degree plus specialized experience, EB-2 classification may apply. The employer's job description and your credentials together determine which category fits.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for an Operations Lead?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status that expires. Unlike the H-1B visa, EB-3 petitions face no annual lottery, so your sponsorship doesn't depend on random selection. The tradeoff is timeline: the PERM labor certification and I-140 process typically takes one to three years before you can file for adjustment of status, compared to an H-1B approval in a few months.
What does the PERM labor certification process actually involve for employers hiring an Operations Lead?
PERM requires your sponsoring employer to conduct a supervised recruitment process, advertise the Operations Lead position publicly, and document that no qualified U.S. workers applied. The DOL reviews this evidence before certifying the labor certification. Once certified, the employer files an I-140 immigrant petition on your behalf with USCIS. The entire PERM stage can take six to eighteen months depending on DOL processing times and whether an audit is triggered.
How can I find Operations Lead jobs where employers are open to green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Operations Lead roles specifically filtered for employers with PERM and employment-based green card sponsorship history. This saves significant time compared to applying broadly and asking each recruiter about sponsorship willingness, since employers listed have demonstrated prior commitment to the sponsorship process.
Can I switch employers after my green card sponsorship process has started?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules you can change employers after your I-140 has been approved and your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, as long as the new role is in the same or similar occupational classification. For Operations Lead roles, this means moving to a comparable operations management position typically qualifies. USCIS evaluates the similarity of duties, not just the job title.