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Unit Secretary jobs with green card sponsorship follow the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based path, requiring your employer to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition. Healthcare systems and hospital networks are established green card sponsors for administrative support roles, making this a viable route to lawful permanent residency.
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Organization
SMCS-Sutter Med Center - Sacramento
Position Overview
Performs routine patient care, support and services, and also specialized clerical and administrative duties in accordance with the legal scope of practice and within established standards of care, policies, and procedures of the assigned nursing care unit. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers. Executes a variety of tasks, prioritizes information and requests in a timely manner. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety of patients and information. May also be responsible for performing specific tasks and/or orient other staff to the department.
Job Description
About Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
Learn More: Sutter Hospitals Earn 23 Awards from American Heart Association
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Education
HS Diploma: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
Certification & Licensure
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
Typical Experience
1 year of recent relevant experience.
Skills And Knowledge
- Demonstrated knowledge of basic nursing skills, various medical procedures, views, and equipment.
- Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
- Written and verbal communications skills to communicate with fellow team members, supervisors, patients, and other personnel.
- Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
- Advanced knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), electronic health records (EHR), EPIC, and related information systems.
- Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
- Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
- Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
- Build collaborative relationships with peers and other staff members to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
- Education, technical competence and patient interaction skills.
- Exercises sound judgment, and developed clinical and administrative skills.
Job Shift
Nights
Schedule
Full Time
Shift Hours
12
Days Of The Week
Variable
Weekend Requirements
Rotating Weekends
Benefits
Yes
Unions
No
Position Status
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours
30
Employee Status
Regular
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $30.03 to $42.04 / hour
The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization
SMCS-Sutter Med Center - Sacramento
Position Overview
Performs routine patient care, support and services, and also specialized clerical and administrative duties in accordance with the legal scope of practice and within established standards of care, policies, and procedures of the assigned nursing care unit. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers. Executes a variety of tasks, prioritizes information and requests in a timely manner. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety of patients and information. May also be responsible for performing specific tasks and/or orient other staff to the department.
Job Description
About Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
Learn More: Sutter Hospitals Earn 23 Awards from American Heart Association
Video: Sutter Health: Getting Better Never Stops
Learn about THE POWER OF ONE and what it means here at Sutter Health
Education
HS Diploma: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
Certification & Licensure
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
Typical Experience
1 year of recent relevant experience.
Skills And Knowledge
- Demonstrated knowledge of basic nursing skills, various medical procedures, views, and equipment.
- Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
- Written and verbal communications skills to communicate with fellow team members, supervisors, patients, and other personnel.
- Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
- Advanced knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), electronic health records (EHR), EPIC, and related information systems.
- Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
- Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
- Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
- Build collaborative relationships with peers and other staff members to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
- Education, technical competence and patient interaction skills.
- Exercises sound judgment, and developed clinical and administrative skills.
Job Shift
Nights
Schedule
Full Time
Shift Hours
12
Days Of The Week
Variable
Weekend Requirements
Rotating Weekends
Benefits
Yes
Unions
No
Position Status
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours
30
Employee Status
Regular
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $30.03 to $42.04 / hour
The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Unit Secretary
Match your credentials to the right EB category
EB-3 covers Unit Secretary roles when you have a high school diploma plus at least two years of verified healthcare administrative experience. If you hold an associate or bachelor's degree in health administration, EB-2 may apply if the employer documents the advanced-degree requirement.
Search Migrate Mate for verified green card sponsors
Target hospitals and health systems that have already filed PERM applications for Unit Secretary or similar clerical healthcare roles. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified employment-based green card filing history, so you're applying where sponsorship is already established practice.
Request a prevailing wage determination before negotiating
Your employer must file a prevailing wage determination with OFLC before PERM recruitment begins. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your SOC code and metropolitan area so you enter salary negotiations knowing the floor DOL will require.
Document clinical terminology and EHR system experience
PERM recruitment requires the employer to prove no qualified U.S. worker applied. Your resume needs to show specific EHR platforms you've used, medical record request procedures you've handled, and any Joint Commission compliance training, so the job requirements in the PERM application are clearly tied to your profile.
Confirm the employer's I-140 approval timeline upfront
Priority dates for EB-3 vary significantly by country of birth. Ask your employer whether they'll file premium processing for the I-140 through USCIS so your priority date locks in faster, which matters most if you're from a country with per-country backlog issues.
Understand AC21 portability before you change employers
Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 lets you move to a new employer in the same or similar occupation without restarting the green card process. Keep your original I-140 approval notice and confirm the new Unit Secretary role falls under the same SOC classification.
Green Card Unit Secretary: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Unit Secretary realistically get employer-sponsored green card support?
Yes. Large hospital systems and healthcare networks regularly sponsor Unit Secretaries through the EB-3 skilled worker or professional category. Because the role is tied to specific clinical environments and requires trained staff familiar with hospital protocols, employers have incentive to retain foreign workers long-term through green card sponsorship rather than cycling through temporary visa holders.
How is the PERM green card process different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary and requires the role to meet a specialty occupation standard, which Unit Secretary positions often don't satisfy. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residency and doesn't require a specialty occupation finding. The employer files a prevailing wage determination with DOL, conducts a recruitment test, and then submits a PERM application before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. The process takes longer but the outcome is permanent.
How do I find hospitals actively sponsoring Unit Secretaries for green cards?
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified employment-based green card filing history in healthcare administrative roles. Many hospitals don't advertise PERM sponsorship in job postings, so targeting facilities with a documented track record of sponsoring similar clerical and clinical support positions is more reliable than relying on job descriptions alone.
Does my country of birth affect how long the green card process takes?
Yes. Employment-based green cards have per-country annual limits, and nationals of countries with high demand, such as India and China, face priority date backlogs that can extend the wait significantly beyond the base processing time. Your priority date is set when your employer's PERM application is filed, so starting the process early matters. Nationals from most other countries typically face shorter waits in the EB-3 category.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers mid-process?
If your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more and your original I-140 was approved, AC21 portability lets you transfer to a new employer in the same or similar occupation without restarting from PERM. Your priority date from the original approved I-140 can also carry over to a new employer's petition. If you change employers before those thresholds, the process generally restarts.