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Patient Representative roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, where your employer documents that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. Healthcare systems and hospital networks are among the most active PERM filers, making this a realistic path to permanent residency for foreign professionals with patient services experience.
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Job Description Summary:
This position begins the Revenue Cycle process by collecting accurate demographic and financial information to produce a clean claim necessary to receive timely reimbursement. In addition, this position provides exceptional support and customer service during encounters with patients, families, visitors, and OhioHealth Physicians and associates.
Responsibilities And Duties:
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Accurately identifies patient in EMR system.
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Obtains and enters accurate patient demographic and financial information through a standard work process (via phone, virtual, face to face and/or bedside location) to complete registration all while maintaining patient confidentiality and providing exceptional customer service.
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Provides exceptional customer service during every encounter with patients, families, visitors, and OhioHealth physicians and associates.
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Performs registration functions in any of the Patient Access areas.
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Uses critical thinking skills to make decisions, resolve issues, and/or escalate concerns when they arise.
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Uses various computer programs to enter and retrieve information.
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Verifies insurance eligibility using online eligibility system, payer websites or by phone call.
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Secures and tracks insurance authorizations and processed BXC patients.
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Transcribes ancillary orders.
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Scheduled outpatients.
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Generates, prints and provides patient estimates utilizing price estimator products.
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Collects patient's Out of Pocket expenses and past balances to meet individual and departmental goals.
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Attempts to collect residual balances from previous visits.
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Answers questions or concerns regarding insurance residuals and self-pay accounts.
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Uses knowledge of CPT codes to accurately select codes from clinical descriptions.
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Generates appropriate regulatory documents and obtains consent signatures.
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Identifies and/or determines patient Out of Network acceptance into the organization.
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Reviews insurance information and speaks to patients regarding available financial aid.
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Explains billing procedures, hospital policies and provides appropriate literature and documentation.
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Scans required documents used for claim submission into patient’s medical record.
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Escorts or transports patients in a safe and efficient manner to and from various destinations.
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Assists clinical staff in administrative duties as needed.
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Complies with policies and procedures that are unique to each access area.
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Assists with training new associates.
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Oversees functions of reception desks and lobbies including, but not limited to, cleanliness and order of lobbies and surrounding work areas.
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Goes to the Nursing Units to register or obtain consents.
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Uses multi-line phone system, transferring callers to appropriate patient rooms or other locations.
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Makes reminder phone calls to patient.
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Processes offsite registrations; processes offsite paper registrations; processes pre-registered paper accounts.
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Maintains patient logs for statistical purposes.
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Reviewed insurance information and determines need for referrals and/or financial counseling.
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Educates patients on MyChart, including its activation.
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Based on Care Site, may also have responsibility for Visitor Management which includes credentialing visitors and providing wayfinding assistance to their destination.
As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.
The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School or GED (Required)
Additional Job Description:
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE
- Excellent communication, organization, and customer service skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- One to two years previous experience in a medical office setting.
Work Shift:
Day
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Department:
625 Waterloo Canal Winchester
Join us!
... if your passion is to work in a caring environment
... if you believe that learning is a life-long process
... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry
Equal Employment Opportunity
OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all persons in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Patient Representative
Document your patient communication credentials early
PERM requires your employer to prove your qualifications match the job requirements exactly. Gather transcripts, healthcare certifications, and any bilingual or interpretation credentials before starting the process, since gaps can delay labor certification.
Target hospital systems with active PERM histories
Large hospital networks and integrated health systems file PERM applications regularly for patient-facing roles. Prioritize employers with dedicated HR or legal teams handling immigration, since they understand the advertising and recruitment documentation requirements DOL mandates.
Use Migrate Mate to find green-card-sponsoring employers
Filtering job postings by sponsorship history saves time you'd otherwise spend researching individual employers. Migrate Mate surfaces Patient Representative openings at organizations with verified green card filing records, so you're applying where sponsorship is already established.
Confirm the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location before PERM is approved. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your specific job title and county to verify your offered compensation meets or exceeds the required level.
Understand EB-3 versus EB-2 classification for this role
Most Patient Representative positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring at least two years of training or experience. If your role requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, discuss EB-2 eligibility with your employer's immigration attorney before USCIS files the I-140.
Prepare for the PERM recruitment documentation window
DOL requires your employer to complete specific recruitment steps, including job postings and print advertisements, within a defined period before filing. Ask your employer's attorney for a timeline so you can plan your start date around the mandatory 30-day quiet period after recruitment closes.
Green Card Patient Representative: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Patient Representative role qualify for an EB-2 or EB-3 green card?
Yes. Patient Representative positions typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled worker roles requiring at least two years of relevant training or experience. If the employer's job requirements include a bachelor's degree in health administration, communications, or a related field, the position may support an EB-2 petition instead. The classification depends on how the employer defines the minimum requirements in the PERM application.
How does the green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
The green card path through PERM leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status. Unlike H-1B visa, which requires a lottery for most cap-subject cases and must be renewed, EB-3 has no annual lottery and no renewal cycle once approved. The tradeoff is time: PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status together typically take two to four years for most countries, compared to a few months for an H-1B approval.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for my employer?
Your employer must demonstrate to DOL that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the Patient Representative role. This requires a structured recruitment campaign, including job postings, newspaper advertisements, and internal notices, completed within a specific timeframe. DOL reviews the recruitment results before certifying the application. Your employer files the PERM electronically, and current processing times vary based on whether an audit is triggered.
Where can I find Patient Representative jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Most general job boards don't filter by green card sponsorship history, which makes it hard to know which employers will actually file PERM. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search, showing Patient Representative roles at employers with verified employment-based green card filing records. That means you're applying to organizations that have already demonstrated a willingness and ability to sponsor.
Does my country of birth affect my wait time for a Patient Representative green card?
Yes, for some nationalities. EB-3 has a per-country annual limit, and applicants born in countries with high demand, such as India and China, face longer waits due to priority date backlogs. Applicants from most other countries can move through the EB-3 queue significantly faster. USCIS publishes monthly Visa Bulletins that show current priority dates by country and category so you can track your place in line.