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Referral Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship when employers can demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available through the PERM labor certification process. Securing sponsorship means permanent residency, not a temporary status, so targeting employers with an established green card sponsorship track record matters from your first application.
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The Referral Specialist will review, analyze and document all referral requests, obtain appropriate authorizations for all plans (managed care, Medicaid, Medicare) and coordinate the scheduling of the “referred to” specialty including communication with the Specialty Office and Patient.
MINIMUM EDUCATION
High School Diploma or GED.
LICENSURE, REGISTRATION AND/OR CERTIFICATION
None.
WORK EXPERIENCE
3 - 4 years related experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- PC skills
- Customer service skills
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Daily queue accessed and analyzed to prioritize work to achieve optimal scheduling of patient for care.
- Includes research of referral to determine if all documentation is included necessary to process request and to assist in obtaining authorization if required for payment.
- Departmental protocols to be followed to ensure consistency in documentation in Epic as well as any communication to ensure completion.
- Works with partner to ensure daily coverage.
- Communication with specialty staff/offices and diagnostic locations to ensure appointment date and time is arranged and communicate same to patients.
- Document appointment information for PCP office to ensure referral completion.
- Weekly and monthly accounting of referral queue aging to review and provide information about accessibility of patient care by specialty.
- Responsible to locate specialty physicians and maintain desktop reference information relating to assigned specialty to serve as knowledgeable resource.
- Answer telephone calls from patients seeking new physicians.
- Determine match for patient based on geographic area, insurance and presenting medical problem(s) to facilitate patient care.
- Also serve as contact point for Warren Clinic office staff with 'same day' referral questions and inquiries about patient referral status.
- All staff share in telephone assignment and are responsible to be knowledgeable of resources.
- Ensure that questions, potential delays and changes are brought to the attention of supervisor and/or manager for support and update of information to facilitate processing of referrals.
DECISION MAKING
The carrying out of non-routine procedures under constantly changing conditions, in conformance with general instructions from supervisor.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
- Works directly with patients and/or customers.
- Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction.
- Works with external customers via telephone or face to face interaction.
- Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.
- Works frequently with individuals at Director level or above.
SPECIAL JOB DIMENSIONS
None.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.
LOCATION:
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74146
EOE Protected Veterans/Disability
JOB SUMMARY
The Referral Specialist will review, analyze and document all referral requests, obtain appropriate authorizations for all plans (managed care, Medicaid, Medicare) and coordinate the scheduling of the “referred to” specialty including communication with the Specialty Office and Patient.
MINIMUM EDUCATION
High School Diploma or GED.
LICENSURE, REGISTRATION AND/OR CERTIFICATION
None.
WORK EXPERIENCE
3 - 4 years related experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- PC skills
- Customer service skills
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Daily queue accessed and analyzed to prioritize work to achieve optimal scheduling of patient for care.
- Includes research of referral to determine if all documentation is included necessary to process request and to assist in obtaining authorization if required for payment.
- Departmental protocols to be followed to ensure consistency in documentation in Epic as well as any communication to ensure completion.
- Works with partner to ensure daily coverage.
- Communication with specialty staff/offices and diagnostic locations to ensure appointment date and time is arranged and communicate same to patients.
- Document appointment information for PCP office to ensure referral completion.
- Weekly and monthly accounting of referral queue aging to review and provide information about accessibility of patient care by specialty.
- Responsible to locate specialty physicians and maintain desktop reference information relating to assigned specialty to serve as knowledgeable resource.
- Answer telephone calls from patients seeking new physicians.
- Determine match for patient based on geographic area, insurance and presenting medical problem(s) to facilitate patient care.
- Also serve as contact point for Warren Clinic office staff with 'same day' referral questions and inquiries about patient referral status.
- All staff share in telephone assignment and are responsible to be knowledgeable of resources.
- Ensure that questions, potential delays and changes are brought to the attention of supervisor and/or manager for support and update of information to facilitate processing of referrals.
DECISION MAKING
The carrying out of non-routine procedures under constantly changing conditions, in conformance with general instructions from supervisor.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
- Works directly with patients and/or customers.
- Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction.
- Works with external customers via telephone or face to face interaction.
- Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.
- Works frequently with individuals at Director level or above.
SPECIAL JOB DIMENSIONS
None.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.
LOCATION:
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74146
EOE Protected Veterans/Disability
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Referral Specialist
Align your credentials with PERM requirements
PERM requires your employer to define minimum job requirements before advertising the role. Make sure your resume reflects the exact education level and years of experience the position demands, since DOL holds employers to those posted requirements during audit.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate's verified database
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified green card sponsorship history for Referral Specialist roles. Targeting companies that have already completed PERM filings in this occupation cuts through uncertainty about whether an employer will sponsor.
Target healthcare and insurance networks specifically
Referral Specialist roles are concentrated in hospital systems, managed care organizations, and insurance networks. These employers routinely file PERM petitions for clinical coordinators and patient-access staff, making them more familiar with the sponsorship process and timelines.
Confirm EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility before applying
EB-2 covers advanced-degree professionals or those with a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience. EB-3 covers professionals with a four-year degree. Knowing which category fits your background lets you negotiate the correct classification with an employer upfront.
Verify prevailing wage using the OFLC Wage Search
Your employer's PERM filing must meet DOL's prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location. Cross-check the OFLC Wage Search for the Referral Specialist occupation in your city before accepting an offer to confirm the salary is PERM-compliant.
Understand priority date backlogs before you file
Employment-based green cards have per-country annual limits, and nationals of high-demand countries such as India and China face significant priority-date backlogs. Confirm your place in the queue early so you can plan your immigration timeline alongside the I-140 and I-485 stages.
Green Card Referral Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Referral Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Referral Specialist positions qualify under EB-3 when the employer requires a bachelor's degree in a health-related field or at least two years of relevant experience. If the role requires an advanced degree or the candidate holds a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in care coordination or clinical referrals, EB-2 may apply. Your employer's HR team and immigration counsel determine the category before filing PERM.
How does green card sponsorship for a Referral Specialist differ from H-1B sponsorship?
Green card sponsorship through PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status leads to lawful permanent residency rather than a temporary work status. The process starts with a DOL prevailing wage determination and a recruitment test before USCIS ever sees the petition. There is no lottery, but there are per-country annual limits that can create priority-date backlogs, particularly for nationals of India and China. H-1B visa status is temporary and subject to an annual cap lottery.
What does the PERM recruitment process mean for a Referral Specialist job offer?
PERM requires your employer to run a formal recruitment campaign, including job postings and documentation that no qualified U.S. workers applied and were rejected without lawful cause. This takes several months before DOL certifies the application. Your job offer must be for a permanent, full-time position, and the terms cannot change materially between the PERM filing and your green card approval.
How can I find employers that sponsor green cards for Referral Specialist roles?
Migrate Mate shows employers with verified green card sponsorship history for Referral Specialist and related care coordination roles, so you can target companies that have already navigated the PERM process for this occupation. Hospital systems, insurance carriers, and managed care organizations are the most active sponsors in this job category, and searching by those employer types narrows your list quickly.
Can I change employers after my green card process starts as a Referral Specialist?
Yes, but the timing matters. Once your I-485 has been pending with USCIS for at least 180 days and your I-140 is approved, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without restarting the green card process. If you leave before that threshold, you generally need to begin PERM again with the new employer, though an approved I-140 priority date can carry over.