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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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Opportunities with ProHealth Physicians, part of the Optum family of businesses. When you work at ProHealth Physicians, your contributions directly sustain the health and well-being of our community. Discover high levels of teamwork, robust medical resources and a deep commitment to exceptional care and service. Join a leading community-based medical group and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
ABOUT THE ROLE
ProHealth Physicians has an immediate opening for a friendly, patient-focused and detail-oriented Associate Patient Care Coordinator to join our team. The position is full-time (40 hours/week) Monday - Friday. May be asked to float to local practices in the region for coverage depending on business need.
The Associate Patient Care Coordinator will support the care team and its patients by greeting and checking in patients, scheduling appointments, answering telephone inquiries, collecting payments and maintaining demographic information. Will routinely use the electronic health record (EHR) according to ProHealth policies and standard workflows.
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 6pm
Location: 320 Western Blvd Glastonbury, CT
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct check-in and check-out process
- Answer incoming calls and use EHR to document details of patient inquiries
- Conduct outreach to patients requiring appointments or service follow-up
- Schedule appointments using standard scheduling protocols
- Manage administrative in-basket pools and work queues
- Scan documents into the EHR per standard protocols
- Balance payments and prepare deposits
- Protect patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of medical, personal and financial information
- Provide coverage at other ProHealth locations on an ad hoc basis
- Perform other duties as assigned
WHAT WE OFFER
What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include:
- Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
- Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
- Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
- 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Education Reimbursement
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma/GED
- 1+ years of receptionist or customer service experience
- Intermediate level of computer proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Access to reliable transportation and valid US driver's license
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience working in a primary care setting
- Experience working with EPIC
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $29.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone - of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income - deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
INTRODUCTION
Opportunities with ProHealth Physicians, part of the Optum family of businesses. When you work at ProHealth Physicians, your contributions directly sustain the health and well-being of our community. Discover high levels of teamwork, robust medical resources and a deep commitment to exceptional care and service. Join a leading community-based medical group and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
ABOUT THE ROLE
ProHealth Physicians has an immediate opening for a friendly, patient-focused and detail-oriented Associate Patient Care Coordinator to join our team. The position is full-time (40 hours/week) Monday - Friday. May be asked to float to local practices in the region for coverage depending on business need.
The Associate Patient Care Coordinator will support the care team and its patients by greeting and checking in patients, scheduling appointments, answering telephone inquiries, collecting payments and maintaining demographic information. Will routinely use the electronic health record (EHR) according to ProHealth policies and standard workflows.
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 6pm
Location: 320 Western Blvd Glastonbury, CT
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct check-in and check-out process
- Answer incoming calls and use EHR to document details of patient inquiries
- Conduct outreach to patients requiring appointments or service follow-up
- Schedule appointments using standard scheduling protocols
- Manage administrative in-basket pools and work queues
- Scan documents into the EHR per standard protocols
- Balance payments and prepare deposits
- Protect patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of medical, personal and financial information
- Provide coverage at other ProHealth locations on an ad hoc basis
- Perform other duties as assigned
WHAT WE OFFER
What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include:
- Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
- Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
- Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
- 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Education Reimbursement
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma/GED
- 1+ years of receptionist or customer service experience
- Intermediate level of computer proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Access to reliable transportation and valid US driver's license
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience working in a primary care setting
- Experience working with EPIC
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $29.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone - of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income - deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Patient Care Coordinator
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.