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Patient Care Coordinator roles at U.S. hospitals, outpatient clinics, and managed care organizations can qualify for employment-based green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree; EB-2 applies to advanced-degree professionals. Your employer files on your behalf, making sponsor identification the critical first step.
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Patient Care Coordinator
Position Type
Professional Staff
Employment Status
Full Time
Months
12
Campus
Portland, ME
Description
Be a part of our mission of preparing dentists that are committed to serving the underserved communities in northern New England and beyond. The University of New England College of Dental Medicine (UNE CDM) is seeking a Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) to join our Oral Health Center (OHC).
The PCC is the administrative and operational facilitator for the Group Practice Comprehensive Care Clinics at the College of Dental Medicine. The PCC is the primary contact for patient communication within the group practice, and is responsible for management of the group practice, coordination of patient appointment scheduling and student clinical schedules (appointments). Other duties include instructing the students in clinical business operations, overseeing the student business operations daily within the practice, tracking missing charges, approvals, and prosthodontic lab cases. In addition, the PCC coordinates with the Group Practice Leader for patient assignment to students to support timely quality patient care, while providing optimum educational experiences for students, thus ensuring that students follow clinic guidelines and protocols.
About the University of New England
UNE is Maine's largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges. We are the state's top provider of health professionals and home to Maine's only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs, and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts.
Benefits Overview
Multiple health and dental plan options, plus vision coverage.
Up to 8% retirement plan match.
Generous leave time, including vacation, sick, and personal time, and 12+ holidays per year.
Educational benefits:
+ UNE tuition waiver for employees, spouses, and domestic partners.
+ UNE tuition waiver for dependents of employees with 1 year of full-time service.
- 50% tuition reduction if less than 1 year of full-time service.
For more information about our outstanding benefits, please visit: UNE Benefits Overview
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Patient Services, the OHC Patient Care Coordinator demonstrates a strong customer focus while representing the core values of the UNE CDM. The person in this role supports the academic mission of the CDM by:
Managing a comprehensive care Group Practice.
Coordinating patient and procedure assignments in collaboration with faculty.
Managing patient and student clinician appointments.
Providing consultative guidance to students regarding business transactions.
Acting as a liaison between patient, student, and business office-resolution of outstanding balance collections.
Running reports within the practice management software.
Serving as a primary patient contact for patient questions or concerns, and seeking follow up information as needed to resolve inconsistencies.
Contributing to the patient-centered/student-centered educational model of the College of Dental Medicine.
Ensuring student clinicians follow policies and procedures of the College of Dental Medicine for consistency across group practices.
Working independently and as part of a team.
Monitoring the indicators of student and patient progress in collaboration with Group Practice Leaders.
Facilitating urgent patient care needs within the group practice.
Modeling effective dental teamwork, practice management, HIPAA compliance, and professionalism for students.
Actively fostering a welcoming culture of inclusion and diversity.
* Performing other duties as needed to contribute to an efficient positive clinical operation.
Qualifications
Candidate must have experience in a dental practice setting. Preferred qualifications include 3-5 years of relevant experience in a dental or medical healthcare facility, or combination of education, training, or experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Be able to effectively interact with patients, students, faculty, and other healthcare professionals.
Be able to understand medical/dental terminology and dental treatment plans.
Have experience with Electronic Health Record systems, computers, telephones, printers, copiers, and general office technology.
* Be proficient in typing.
EEO Statement Summary
Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.
Vaccination Statement (PLEASE NOTE)
Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine's immunization requirements and UNE's health and immunization standards for dental health care personnel. Must be medically cleared, fit tested, and trained on proper respirator (N95, Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR)) use.
Anticipated Pay Range
$52,100 - $58,000
Posting Number
2022PS1017P
Close Date
Open Until Filled
To apply, visit https://une.peopleadmin.com/postings/27249
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Align your credentials with PERM requirements
PERM labor certification requires your degree and experience to match the job description exactly. A health administration, nursing, or social work degree strengthens your case. Credential evaluation from a NACES-member agency helps if your degree is from outside the U.S.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Health systems, large hospital networks, and multistate managed care organizations file PERM applications far more often than private medical practices. Search DOL PERM disclosure data to confirm whether a prospective employer has sponsored foreign workers in healthcare coordination roles before.
Search green card sponsoring roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Patient Care Coordinator openings by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. This cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to employers who have never navigated PERM for this type of role.
Clarify sponsorship intent before accepting an offer
Ask directly whether the employer will initiate PERM, not just H-1B visa. Some healthcare employers sponsor temporary work visas but stop short of green card filing. Get written confirmation of sponsorship intent and an expected PERM start date before signing.
Understand how prevailing wage affects your offer
DOL requires employers to pay the PERM prevailing wage for your specific metro area and job level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage tier for Patient Care Coordinator roles where you'll be working before you negotiate your salary.
Plan your timeline around EB-3 processing realities
Most Patient Care Coordinator roles qualify under EB-3. For many nationalities, EB-3 priority dates are current or close to current, meaning your I-485 adjustment of status can follow the I-140 approval without a long wait. Check USCIS monthly visa bulletin updates to map your expected timeline.
Green Card Patient Care Coordinator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Patient Care Coordinator role qualify for an employment-based green card?
Yes. Patient Care Coordinator positions typically qualify under EB-3 for professionals with a bachelor's degree in health administration, nursing, social work, or a related field. If you hold a master's degree or higher, your employer may be able to file under EB-2 instead. The role must require a degree as a minimum qualification for PERM to proceed.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
PERM sponsorship leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status. Unlike H-1B, there is no annual cap lottery at the EB-3 level for most nationalities, so your employer can initiate the process any time of year. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status together typically take two to four years, compared to H-1B's faster but temporary authorization.
Which employers sponsor green cards for Patient Care Coordinators?
Large hospital systems, integrated health networks, and managed care organizations are the most consistent EB-2 and EB-3 sponsors for care coordination roles. Smaller private practices rarely have the HR infrastructure or legal budget to navigate PERM. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers who have an active history of green card sponsorship specifically in healthcare coordination and case management roles.
What documents do I need to support a PERM application as a Patient Care Coordinator?
Your employer drives the PERM filing, but you'll need to supply your degree transcripts, any foreign credential evaluation, and documentation of prior work experience that matches the job description. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a course-by-course credential evaluation from a NACES-member agency is essential. Gaps between your credentials and the posted job requirements are the most common reason PERM applications face delays.
Can I switch employers after my green card process has started?
Yes, with important conditions. Once your I-140 petition is approved and your priority date is established, you can change employers if you have been in adjustment of status for at least 180 days and the new role is in the same or similar occupational classification. Patient Care Coordinator and similar care management roles generally qualify for this portability under AC21, but confirm the occupational match with your new employer's immigration counsel before resigning.