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Payment Operations Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which permanently ties your immigration status to a U.S. employer. Financial operations experience, process automation skills, and cross-border payment expertise all strengthen a PERM filing for this role.
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The Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Provider Payment partners with senior leadership to design and implement the methods and procedures essential for successful claim & benefit configuration, provider onboarding, and maintenance of provider records. The incumbent provides strategic leadership and oversight to establish strategic plans and objectives that enable accurate, timely, and quality claims and provider payment practices. The incumbent ensures business outcomes are consistent with Healthfirst’s values, policies, and procedures as well as compliance with relevant federal and state laws/regulations. This position requires three days per week in office (Tues/Wed/Thurs) at 100 Church Street, NYC.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Implement and maintain the configuration of reimbursement rates and pricing methodologies needed to support contract terms with providers including contracted and out of network providers
- Ensure configurations accurately match fee schedules and negotiated rates match contracts so that claims are priced accurately
- Implement configuration of benefits to meet the needs of Product, Clinical, Medical Cost Management, and Regulatory requirements
- Ensure the quality of the configuration to meet outcomes aligned with the stakeholder requirements
- Ensure intake of provider contract related requests including gathering of all contract terms, contract creation, provider demographics & documentation required to validate a provider's eligibility and credentials for the purpose of providing care to our members
- Ensure proper set-up and maintenance of our Provider Database across Healthfirst systems including but not limited to new provider loading as well as changes and/or terminations of existing provider records thereafter
- Ensure appropriate systems testing, procedure/control development, and ongoing improvement
- Ensure all NY state and federal compliance, audit and regulatory requirements are met
- Oversee credentialing workflow and policies to ensure they are compliant and support timely loading of provider records
- Evaluate, develop, and recommend strategic plans to ensure modern and efficient Provider Payment experience
- Build, manage, develop, and continuously improve the Provider Payment experience to meet the diverse and dynamic needs of a growing, evolving organization
- Develop an effective team through hiring, training, coaching, and providing ongoing and constructive feedback
- Additional duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution or equivalent work experience
- HS Diploma or GED from accredited institution
- Experience managing others in positions of increasing responsibility environment
- Prior experience within Health Insurance Operations
- Experience setting departmental strategy, communicating, and influencing impact and progress to senior leadership
- Experience with Medicare/Medicaid and Commercial Healthcare
- Experience thinking strategically and critically in developing solutions to complex problems
- Experience communicating to cross-functional groups within an organization
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in the operations and management of large-scale operational team(s)
- Prior experience within technical knowledge in one or more of the Provider operational areas: Claims Configuration, Onboarding and Credentialing
- Excellent communication skills (verbal/written)
- Change leadership skills coupled with exceptional relationship building and influencing ability
- Ability to problem solve and approach issues strategically
COMPLIANCE & REGULATORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Noted above
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: N/A
HIRING RANGE:
- Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $168,900 - $258,400
- All Other Locations (within approved locations): $168,900 - $258,400
As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.
In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.
The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in “good faith” would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.
INTRODUCTION
The Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Provider Payment partners with senior leadership to design and implement the methods and procedures essential for successful claim & benefit configuration, provider onboarding, and maintenance of provider records. The incumbent provides strategic leadership and oversight to establish strategic plans and objectives that enable accurate, timely, and quality claims and provider payment practices. The incumbent ensures business outcomes are consistent with Healthfirst’s values, policies, and procedures as well as compliance with relevant federal and state laws/regulations. This position requires three days per week in office (Tues/Wed/Thurs) at 100 Church Street, NYC.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Implement and maintain the configuration of reimbursement rates and pricing methodologies needed to support contract terms with providers including contracted and out of network providers
- Ensure configurations accurately match fee schedules and negotiated rates match contracts so that claims are priced accurately
- Implement configuration of benefits to meet the needs of Product, Clinical, Medical Cost Management, and Regulatory requirements
- Ensure the quality of the configuration to meet outcomes aligned with the stakeholder requirements
- Ensure intake of provider contract related requests including gathering of all contract terms, contract creation, provider demographics & documentation required to validate a provider's eligibility and credentials for the purpose of providing care to our members
- Ensure proper set-up and maintenance of our Provider Database across Healthfirst systems including but not limited to new provider loading as well as changes and/or terminations of existing provider records thereafter
- Ensure appropriate systems testing, procedure/control development, and ongoing improvement
- Ensure all NY state and federal compliance, audit and regulatory requirements are met
- Oversee credentialing workflow and policies to ensure they are compliant and support timely loading of provider records
- Evaluate, develop, and recommend strategic plans to ensure modern and efficient Provider Payment experience
- Build, manage, develop, and continuously improve the Provider Payment experience to meet the diverse and dynamic needs of a growing, evolving organization
- Develop an effective team through hiring, training, coaching, and providing ongoing and constructive feedback
- Additional duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution or equivalent work experience
- HS Diploma or GED from accredited institution
- Experience managing others in positions of increasing responsibility environment
- Prior experience within Health Insurance Operations
- Experience setting departmental strategy, communicating, and influencing impact and progress to senior leadership
- Experience with Medicare/Medicaid and Commercial Healthcare
- Experience thinking strategically and critically in developing solutions to complex problems
- Experience communicating to cross-functional groups within an organization
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in the operations and management of large-scale operational team(s)
- Prior experience within technical knowledge in one or more of the Provider operational areas: Claims Configuration, Onboarding and Credentialing
- Excellent communication skills (verbal/written)
- Change leadership skills coupled with exceptional relationship building and influencing ability
- Ability to problem solve and approach issues strategically
COMPLIANCE & REGULATORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Noted above
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: N/A
HIRING RANGE:
- Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $168,900 - $258,400
- All Other Locations (within approved locations): $168,900 - $258,400
As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.
In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.
The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in “good faith” would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Payment Operations Specialist
Document your payment systems expertise early
Gather evidence of your experience with payment rails, reconciliation platforms, and compliance frameworks before applying. PERM requires your employer to document that your qualifications match the role's minimum requirements, so gaps between your credentials and the job description can stall the filing.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Banks, fintech companies, and payment processors that have filed PERM applications for operations roles before are far more likely to sponsor again. Use Migrate Mate to filter Payment Operations Specialist jobs by green card sponsorship history rather than sorting through postings manually.
Understand how EB-2 and EB-3 apply to your profile
EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree; EB-2 requires an advanced degree or the equivalent in specialized experience. Payment operations roles often support both categories, so your employer's attorney will choose the category that best fits your credentials and the prevailing wage tier.
Check prevailing wages before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at or above the DOL-certified prevailing wage for your role and location. Look up the applicable wage tier using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating an offer, so you know whether the salary structure will clear the PERM wage requirement.
Confirm your employer is ready to start PERM immediately
PERM labor certification alone can take six to twelve months, and I-140 adjudication adds more time. Ask your employer directly whether they use outside immigration counsel and whether they plan to begin the recruitment steps required by DOL within your first few months of employment.
Align your job title with the O*NET classification
DOL cross-references job duties against O*NET occupation profiles during PERM review. If your day-to-day responsibilities in treasury operations, chargeback management, or settlement processing don't map cleanly to the stated job title, USCIS may issue a request for evidence on the I-140 petition.
Green Card Payment Operations Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Payment Operations Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Both categories are available depending on your qualifications. EB-3 applies when the position requires a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. EB-2 applies if the role requires an advanced degree or your employer can demonstrate that your combination of education and specialized experience meets that threshold. Your employer's immigration counsel determines the category at the time of the PERM filing.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 is permanent, with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries outside India and China. H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary, requires lottery selection, and must be renewed. PERM takes longer to initiate but leads to lawful permanent residency rather than a status that expires. For Payment Operations Specialists from countries without significant visa backlogs, EB-3 green card processing can complete within two to three years.
How do I find Payment Operations Specialist jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Most job postings don't advertise PERM sponsorship explicitly, so searching by posting language alone misses most sponsoring employers. Migrate Mate surfaces Payment Operations Specialist roles from companies with documented green card filing history, so you can focus your applications on employers who have sponsored similar roles before rather than guessing.
What does the PERM process look like for a Payment Operations Specialist?
Your employer files a PERM labor certification with DOL, which requires them to conduct a formal recruitment process to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. Once certified, they file an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. You can then file for adjustment of status or apply for an immigrant visa abroad. The full sequence from PERM filing to green card approval typically takes two to four years for applicants without backlog concerns.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on an H-1B or OPT?
Yes. PERM can be filed while you hold any valid work authorization status. Many Payment Operations Specialists begin the green card process while on H-1B, using the I-140 approval to extend their H-1B beyond the standard six-year cap under AC21 portability rules. Starting PERM early protects your options if your H-1B renewal faces delays or your employer's sponsorship priorities shift.