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Program Specialist roles in federal agencies, nonprofits, and large organizations regularly qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Employers document that no qualified U.S. worker is available before filing your I-140 petition, putting you on a path to permanent residency rather than repeated visa renewals.
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Location Address:
2925 Chicago Ave
Loading Dock
Minneapolis, MN 55407-1321
Date Posted:
September 11, 2026
Department:
16002250 Quality Regulatory Reporting
Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Shift Length:
8 hour shift
Hours Per Week:
40
Union Contract:
Non-Union-NCT
Weekend Rotation:
None
Job Summary:
Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.
Key Position Details:
- 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)
- 8-hour day shift
- No weekends
- Hybrid position
Job Description:
Oversees regulatory quality, accreditation, and clinical quality efforts across applicable programs. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of applicable quality and cost-of-care measures, ensuring timely and accurate reporting. Supports data analysis, validation, and project management activities to enhance clinical quality, optimize measurement strategies, and improve operational efficiency. Collaborates with physicians, clinicians, operational leaders and other stakeholders to design and implement effective structures, processes, and outcomes.
Principle Responsibilities
- Program Leadership
- Partners with clinical experts in the development, implementation, and sustainability of evidenced-based clinical best practice standards for targeted populations.
- Plays a key role in identifying unwarranted variation in clinical practice that may affect quality outcomes, patient experience, and total cost of care.
- Collaborates with physicians and business unit leaders to ensure consistent implementation of best practices.
- Leads meetings that support clinical program initiatives and assists operational leaders in the implementation and sustainability of plans.
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Develops both internal and patient-facing communication/education materials.
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Measurement and reporting
- Manages quality reporting requirements and assures all required regulatory quality measures are reported accurately and timely.
- Maintains scorecards related to program quality indicators, assisting in interpretation of data and development of meaningful action plans to improve performance.
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Collaborates with program leadership on pay for performance programs that rely on clinical quality metrics.
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Improvement Support
- Leads project management of initiatives using quality improvement tools to drive performance improvement, including the identification of industry benchmarking for goal setting.
- Plans and implements necessary improvement initiatives needed to comply with regulatory annual rule requirements and changes.
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Develops and implements system-level workflows across teams to create efficiencies.
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Policy and Compliance
- Analyzes and monitors state and federal legislative policy proposals regulating clinical quality programs.
- Translates legislative policy and technical standards into meaningful language for key stakeholders and operational understanding.
- Understands reporting requirements and data elements necessary to identify, support or negate regulatory quality concerns.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Therapy, Public Health, Health Care Administration and/or other health care related field
- 5+ years Healthcare experience in related field
- 3+ years Project management and/or experience with quality improvement principles
- 2+ years Healthcare quality reporting
- 2+ years Electronic medical record experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Nursing, Public Health, Pharmacy, Health Care Administration and/or other health care related field
- 2+ years Health informatics experience
Licenses/Certifications
Maintain license as applicable
Physical Demands
- Sedentary:
- Lifting weight up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently
Pay Range
Pay Range: $41.28 to $57.11 per hour
The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.
Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.
Benefit Summary
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.
Benefits include:
- Medical/Dental
- PTO/Time Away
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
- Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
- Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
- Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Program Specialist
Align your credentials to PERM requirements early
PERM requires your employer to define a minimum education and experience threshold before filing. Make sure your degree field and job duties align precisely, because credentials you acquire after the PERM is filed cannot retroactively strengthen your case.
Target agencies with active PERM filing history
Federal contractors, large nonprofits, and government-adjacent organizations file PERM applications far more frequently than private firms for Program Specialist roles. Search DOL disclosure data to identify employers who have sponsored this exact job title before.
Use Migrate Mate to filter green card sponsoring employers
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 filing history for Program Specialist positions, so you're applying to organizations that have already navigated PERM for this role rather than ones you'd need to convince from scratch.
Confirm specialty occupation fit before accepting an offer
EB-2 requires a role normally requiring an advanced degree. If a posting lists a bachelor's as sufficient, you may only qualify for EB-3. Clarify with the employer which category they intend to sponsor before you start the PERM process together.
Negotiate PERM initiation timing in your offer letter
PERM can take 12 to 18 months before your I-140 is even filed. Ask employers to commit to a PERM start date in writing during the offer stage so there's no ambiguity about when permanent residency proceedings actually begin.
Verify your prevailing wage tier using OFLC Wage Search
PERM filings fail when offered wages fall below the DOL's prevailing wage for the occupation and location. Run your job title and zip code through OFLC Wage Search before your employer files to catch any wage compliance issues early.
Green Card Program Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Program Specialist roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Program Specialist positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring at least a bachelor's degree. Roles demanding a master's degree or roles where the employer can demonstrate the position normally requires an advanced degree may qualify under EB-2. The PERM labor certification filing defines which category applies, based on the actual minimum requirements the employer sets for the position.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary status with a two- to three-year duration and an annual lottery, while EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no recurring lottery. PERM takes longer upfront, typically 18 to 24 months before I-485 filing, but there is no annual cap for most nationalities at the EB-3 level, so your wait is driven by the labor certification process rather than a lottery outcome.
What is the PERM labor certification process for a Program Specialist position?
Your employer files an Application for Permanent Employment Certification with DOL, demonstrating through a formal recruitment process that no qualified U.S. worker was available for the role. DOL certifies the application, typically within six to eighteen months for regular processing. The certified PERM is then the foundation for your I-140 immigrant petition, filed with USCIS, before you can apply for adjustment of status or an immigrant visa.
How can I find employers who have already sponsored Program Specialist roles for green cards?
Migrate Mate filters employers by verified EB-2 and EB-3 filing history, so you can identify organizations that have completed PERM for Program Specialist positions rather than approaching employers with no sponsorship experience. Targeting proven sponsors significantly shortens your path from offer to petition, since the employer already understands the process and has legal resources in place.
Can I change employers after my green card process has started?
Yes, but the rules depend on how far along your case is. If your I-140 has been approved and your priority date is current or within 180 days of I-485 filing, job portability under AC21 lets you change to a similar role without restarting PERM. If you leave before I-140 approval, your employer typically withdraws the petition and you'd need to begin the process again with a new sponsor.