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Clinical Operations Coordinator roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as health sciences, clinical research, or life sciences. Employers in pharma, CROs, and hospital networks regularly file LCAs for this occupation. No lottery slot is guaranteed, but cap-subject petitions are filed each April for an October 1 start.
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Company Description
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
Job Description
The Clinical Operations Coordinator, RN reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The Clinical Operations Coordinator, RN is responsible for supervising the daily clinical operations of practice sites, supervising clinical support staff, coordinating clinical staff and provider schedules, and performing service recovery as necessary. The Operations Coordinator is the clinical lead and subject matter expert at the local level to ensure staff knowledge, competence and processes align with evidence based high quality patient care. Under the clinical direction of the Director, Clinical Practice and the administrative direction of the Clinical/Practice Administrator, the Operations Coordinator participates in the planning, leading, and organizing of activities relating to quality patient care in the practice. Direct clinical patient care would be provided less than twenty percent of the time in this role. The Operations Coordinator may oversee multiple sites or departments within RMG.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise and direct the office’s clinical support staff, manage workload distribution and prioritization of tasks.
- Participate in interviewing, hiring, training, progressive discipline, dismissals, and performance appraisals.
- Oversee and direct day to day office clinical operations within budget guidelines.
- Assist with managing providers schedule templates and optimize patient care hours to enhance productivity.
- Schedule staff and allocate resources across hours of operation to maximize patient access and satisfaction, provider productivity and efficiency, and staff productivity.
- Responsible for front-line communication with staff to receive and provide feedback regarding clinical workflow, quality and productivity.
- Ensure that service excellence is delivered and perform service recovery whenever necessary.
- Manage medical surgical supplies within budget.
- Ensure accuracy of all data collection and data entry by site staff through training and compliance monitoring and facilitate and oversee flow of information to and from central administrative offices.
- Conduct office staff meetings on a regular basis in coordination with practice leadership.
- Attend and actively participate in leadership meetings.
- Ensure that patient dignity and confidentiality are always maintained.
Additional Functions
- Review and approve automated time reports for accuracy.
- Develop tools to support staff and enhance efficiency.
- Provide input into staff performance reviews. May participate with manager in conducting staff performance reviews. Provide one-to-one coaching and mentoring as needed.
- Monitor daily transaction activity to ensure compliance with procedures.
- Resolve complex or critical situations involving patients, staff and customers: consult with manager for guidance as needed (e.g., complaints, discipline, etc.).
- Implement and maintain new policies and procedures created by RMG or department leadership.
- Monitor daily transaction activity to ensure compliance with procedures.
- Resolve complex or critical situations involving patients, staff and customers: consult with manager for guidance as needed (e.g., complaints, discipline, etc.).
- Schedule staff and allocate resources across hours of operation to maximize patient access and satisfaction, provider productivity and efficiency, staff productivity, cost-savings, and operational efficiencies.
- Implement new policies and procedures created by RMG or department leadership.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Required:
- Current state licensure or certification from an accepted accrediting institution in a clinical field.
- BSN or degree completion within two (2) years of hire.
- Licensed registered nurse.
- Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience.
- Basic Life Support Certification from an American Heart Association accredited source.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred:
- Two (2) years experience in ambulatory clinic practice setting.
- Supervisory experience.
Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Clinical Operations Coordinator
Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS requires your degree to align specifically with clinical operations, not just healthcare broadly. A degree in health administration, clinical research, or life sciences gives your petition the clearest specialty occupation foundation. Unrelated degrees invite RFEs that can delay or derail your start date.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Clinical Operations Coordinator roles by employers who have filed H-1B LCAs for this occupation code. Employers with recent filings already understand the process, reducing the risk of a withdrawn offer during the petition stage.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific work location and wage level. Use the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer to confirm the floor, so your salary negotiation doesn't accidentally fall below what the LCA requires.
Confirm the role's SOC code with your employer
Clinical operations roles are sometimes filed under different SOC codes depending on the employer's interpretation. Ask your HR contact which code they plan to use on the LCA, then cross-check the job duties against that code's definition in O*NET to catch mismatches before USCIS does.
Request premium processing if your timeline is tight
If your OPT or current status expires close to October 1, ask your employer to file Form I-907 for premium processing. USCIS targets a 15-business-day adjudication window under premium, giving you a decision before your authorization gap becomes a problem.
Prepare your clinical credentials documentation early
Gather degree transcripts, any clinical research certifications, and employer verification letters before your petition is filed. CRO and pharma sponsors often need these faster than academic institutions can produce official copies, and delays in documents delay the entire LCA certification timeline.
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Does a Clinical Operations Coordinator role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the employer's job description requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as clinical research, health sciences, or life sciences. Roles where any bachelor's degree satisfies the requirement, regardless of field, can face specialty occupation challenges. Your employer's LCA should specify the degree requirement clearly to withstand USCIS scrutiny.
Which types of employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Clinical Operations Coordinators?
Contract research organizations, pharmaceutical companies, academic medical centers, and large hospital networks are the most frequent sponsors for this role. These employers typically have dedicated immigration counsel and established LCA filing processes. You can browse employers with active H-1B filing history for this occupation on Migrate Mate before applying.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I switch clinical operations roles mid-visa?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new H-1B transfer petition, without waiting for approval, as long as your previous H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. The new employer must file a fresh LCA certified by DOL before the petition is submitted to USCIS.
What happens to my H-1B status if my clinical operations employer conducts layoffs?
Your H-1B status is tied to the sponsoring employer, so a layoff ends your authorized period of stay. You have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, transfer your H-1B, or change to another valid status. Acting immediately is critical since USCIS does not extend the 60-day window regardless of circumstances.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect my timeline for a Clinical Operations Coordinator role?
Cap-subject H-1B petitions are submitted each April for an October 1 start date. If you're selected in the lottery, your employer files the full petition after registration. If not selected, you'd need to wait for the next cycle, transfer from a cap-exempt employer, or maintain authorization through OPT or another status in the interim.
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