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As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
This position serves as the liaison between patients and clinical staff throughout their appointment journey. Responsibilities include handling more complex patient inquiries, scheduling multiple appointments, and compiling results from various providers and prior tests as needed. The role involves interacting with patients before, during, and after their appointment, assisting with prior authorization and referral processes, and routinely collecting payments per the defined process. The specialist receives moderate guidance, allowing for some independent judgment in managing patient scheduling and coordination.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Schedules and coordinates appointments, including surgical procedures, pre/post-op care, imaging (MRI, CT scans, etc.), and care across departments and specialties.
- Manages waitlists, opens appointment slots, and adjusts appointment capacity to enhance scheduling across multiple locations and clinics.
- Confirms appointments and provides pre-procedure instructions to patients.
- Tracks, requests, and validates patient records from outside organizations to ensure completeness and timeliness before appointments.
- Serves as the primary liaison between patients, physicians, and clinical staff during appointments, addressing inquiries and facilitating communication.
- Processes payments, reconciles daily financials, and may manage single-case or gap agreements with insurers.
- Acts as a coordinator for surgical cases, managing OR block time, scheduling pre/post-op appointments, and arranging multidisciplinary care.
- Completes outreach for new patient visits, transfer-of-care scheduling.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Advanced knowledge of scheduling, registration, and referrals processes in Epic.
- Advanced understanding of insurance verification, benefits, authorizations, and appeals processes.
- Familiarity with specialty case coordination and multidisciplinary care.
- Strong coordination and organizational skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite. (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Excellent communication and liaison skills.
- Ability to manage EPIC work queues and administrative workflows.
- Ability to manage multiple appointments and optimize scheduling across locations.
- Ability to provide detailed instructions and support to patients.
- Ability to facilitate effective communication between patients, physicians, and clinical staff.
Qualifications
Required
Two (2) years of relevant experience in healthcare coordination or administrative role, or the equivalency.
Qualifications (Preferred)
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
This position involves light work that may exert up to 20 pounds and may consistently require light work involving lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects. This position involves standing for extended periods of time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Physical Requirements
Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at eoe.utah.edu/
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number 85922
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Part-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 4 hour shifts
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Non-Clinical
Location Name Sugarhouse Health Center
Workplace Set Up Hybrid
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department HCH OPC 60C CLINIC 3A
Category Customer Service
Workplace Set Up Hybrid
Overview
As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
This position serves as the liaison between patients and clinical staff throughout their appointment journey. Responsibilities include handling more complex patient inquiries, scheduling multiple appointments, and compiling results from various providers and prior tests as needed. The role involves interacting with patients before, during, and after their appointment, assisting with prior authorization and referral processes, and routinely collecting payments per the defined process. The specialist receives moderate guidance, allowing for some independent judgment in managing patient scheduling and coordination.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Schedules and coordinates appointments, including surgical procedures, pre/post-op care, imaging (MRI, CT scans, etc.), and care across departments and specialties.
- Manages waitlists, opens appointment slots, and adjusts appointment capacity to enhance scheduling across multiple locations and clinics.
- Confirms appointments and provides pre-procedure instructions to patients.
- Tracks, requests, and validates patient records from outside organizations to ensure completeness and timeliness before appointments.
- Serves as the primary liaison between patients, physicians, and clinical staff during appointments, addressing inquiries and facilitating communication.
- Processes payments, reconciles daily financials, and may manage single-case or gap agreements with insurers.
- Acts as a coordinator for surgical cases, managing OR block time, scheduling pre/post-op appointments, and arranging multidisciplinary care.
- Completes outreach for new patient visits, transfer-of-care scheduling.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Advanced knowledge of scheduling, registration, and referrals processes in Epic.
- Advanced understanding of insurance verification, benefits, authorizations, and appeals processes.
- Familiarity with specialty case coordination and multidisciplinary care.
- Strong coordination and organizational skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite. (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Excellent communication and liaison skills.
- Ability to manage EPIC work queues and administrative workflows.
- Ability to manage multiple appointments and optimize scheduling across locations.
- Ability to provide detailed instructions and support to patients.
- Ability to facilitate effective communication between patients, physicians, and clinical staff.
Qualifications
Required
Two (2) years of relevant experience in healthcare coordination or administrative role, or the equivalency.
Qualifications (Preferred)
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
This position involves light work that may exert up to 20 pounds and may consistently require light work involving lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects. This position involves standing for extended periods of time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Physical Requirements
Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at eoe.utah.edu/
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number 85922
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Part-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 4 hour shifts
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Non-Clinical
Location Name Sugarhouse Health Center
Workplace Set Up Hybrid
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department HCH OPC 60C CLINIC 3A
Category Customer Service
Workplace Set Up Hybrid
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
Verify your credentials meet EB-2 requirements
An MSN or DNP with a current NP license and national board certification in palliative care strengthens an EB-2 advanced-degree filing. USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree is directly related to the specialty occupation, so gather transcripts and license documentation early.
Target hospice and health systems with PERM history
Large hospice organizations, academic medical centers, and VA facilities file PERM applications regularly for NP roles. Check DOL's OFLC disclosure data to confirm a prospective employer has certified palliative care positions before investing time in their application process.
Clarify sponsorship scope during the offer stage
Not every employer who posts a palliative care NP role has navigated PERM before. Ask directly whether their HR team has a process for I-140 filing and adjustment of status, not just temporary H-1B visa transfers, before accepting an offer.
Understand the prevailing wage before your interview
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up your position before negotiations so you can confirm any offer meets the legal threshold for a compliant filing.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by palliative care NP roles where employers have active EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified PERM filing records, so you spend less time cold-applying to organizations without green card infrastructure.
Account for PERM recruitment timelines in your planning
The PERM process requires your employer to complete a supervised DOL recruitment period before certifying that no qualified U.S. workers are available. Plan for six to twelve months from job offer to certified PERM application, separate from subsequent USCIS adjudication time.
Green Card Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Palliative Care NP positions typically qualify under EB-2 when the employer requires a master's degree in nursing and the role meets specialty occupation standards. If the posted minimum is a bachelor's degree with licensure, EB-3 skilled worker is the more appropriate category. Your employer's HR team and immigration counsel determine which category applies based on how the position is defined internally.
How does green card sponsorship through PERM differ from H-1B for this role?
PERM leads to permanent residency rather than a time-limited status requiring periodic renewal. Unlike the H-1B, the EB-3 category has no annual lottery and, for many countries outside India and China, priority dates are current or close to current. The trade-off is process length: PERM plus I-140 adjudication can take one to two years before you file for adjustment of status, compared to a faster H-1B change of status.
Which employers commonly sponsor Palliative Care Nurse Practitioners for green cards?
Academic medical centers, large regional hospital systems, hospice networks operating across multiple states, and VA medical facilities are the most consistent EB-2 and EB-3 filers for advanced practice nursing roles. These organizations have in-house immigration teams or retained counsel familiar with the PERM recruitment requirements specific to clinical NP positions.
How can I find Palliative Care NP jobs where the employer already sponsors green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you filter palliative care NP roles by employers with documented PERM and I-140 filing history, so you're targeting organizations that have completed the process before rather than ones encountering it for the first time. This significantly reduces the risk of an employer withdrawing sponsorship mid-process due to unfamiliarity with DOL and USCIS requirements.
Can my employer start PERM while I'm on H-1B status?
Yes, concurrent status does not prevent your employer from initiating PERM. Many Palliative Care NPs on H-1B use AC21 portability provisions to switch to a substantially similar green card-sponsored role once the I-140 has been approved for 180 days. Starting PERM early while maintaining valid H-1B status is the standard path for NPs already working in the U.S.