H-1B Visa Patient Account Representative Jobs
H-1B visa jobs for Patient Account Representatives exist at healthcare systems and hospital networks that structure the role around degree-level duties in healthcare administration or business. Sponsoring employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, covering your status for up to three years with the option to extend.
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Centralized Revenue Cycle, Lake Success, NY
Requisition: 194886
Profession: Revenue Cycle
Full Time, Days, –
Salary Range: $41,780.00 - $64,340.00/year
JOB DESCRIPTION
Assists in monitoring the activities and performance of physician practices to ensure that billing related functions are performed in an efficient manner consistent with department policies and procedures.
JOB RESPONSIBILITY
- Interfaces with physicians and administrators to ensure financial growth and stability.
- Assists in monitoring accuracy of fee structure and reimbursement payment schedules from third party payers, all cash payment deposits and refunds.
- Assists in resolving complex billing situations.
- Gives guidance and direction to billing/clerical staff regarding billing and office/clerical functions.
- Carries out clinical documentation requests to business office to ensure timely appeals.
- Implements policies and procedures to facilitate billing and maximize case collections.
- Implements improvements for financial management of each billing area.
- Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.
JOB QUALIFICATION
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- 1-3 years of relevant experience, required.
ADDITIONAL SALARY DETAIL
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
The salary range for this position is $41,780.00 - $64,340.00/year. Salary ranges shown on third-party job sites may not accurately reflect ranges provided by Northwell Health. Candidates should check Northwell Health Careers for accurate information and discuss salary/hourly details and our comprehensive benefits with a recruiter, if selected for an interview.
INTRODUCTION
Centralized Revenue Cycle, Lake Success, NY
Requisition: 194886
Profession: Revenue Cycle
Full Time, Days, –
Salary Range: $41,780.00 - $64,340.00/year
JOB DESCRIPTION
Assists in monitoring the activities and performance of physician practices to ensure that billing related functions are performed in an efficient manner consistent with department policies and procedures.
JOB RESPONSIBILITY
- Interfaces with physicians and administrators to ensure financial growth and stability.
- Assists in monitoring accuracy of fee structure and reimbursement payment schedules from third party payers, all cash payment deposits and refunds.
- Assists in resolving complex billing situations.
- Gives guidance and direction to billing/clerical staff regarding billing and office/clerical functions.
- Carries out clinical documentation requests to business office to ensure timely appeals.
- Implements policies and procedures to facilitate billing and maximize case collections.
- Implements improvements for financial management of each billing area.
- Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.
JOB QUALIFICATION
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- 1-3 years of relevant experience, required.
ADDITIONAL SALARY DETAIL
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
The salary range for this position is $41,780.00 - $64,340.00/year. Salary ranges shown on third-party job sites may not accurately reflect ranges provided by Northwell Health. Candidates should check Northwell Health Careers for accurate information and discuss salary/hourly details and our comprehensive benefits with a recruiter, if selected for an interview.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Patient Account Representative
Frame your credentials around healthcare administration
H-1B visa eligibility for this role hinges on demonstrating specialty occupation status. A bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, health information management, or business strengthens your petition. Pull your O*NET profile to identify the degree-level competencies employers can cite in their LCA.
Target health systems with dedicated sponsorship infrastructure
Large hospital networks and academic medical centers are far more likely to have HR and legal teams experienced in H-1B filings. Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for healthcare administrative roles in your target city.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and worksite location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your specific county before salary discussions so you can confirm the offer meets the LCA wage requirement and avoid delays during DOL certification.
Confirm each worksite gets its own certified LCA
If you rotate between clinic locations or work across multiple hospital campuses, each physical worksite requires a separately certified LCA. Raise this with your employer's immigration counsel before your start date so filings cover every location where you'll handle billing and collections work.
Start the transfer process before changing employers
If you're moving from one healthcare system to another, your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition with USCIS before your first day. You can start working as soon as the new petition is received, but confirm receipt notice timing with your new employer's counsel to avoid gaps.
Document degree-level duties in your job description
USCIS may issue a Request for Evidence questioning whether Patient Account Representative qualifies as a specialty occupation. Work with your employer to ensure the job description explicitly references tasks requiring theoretical and analytical knowledge, such as payer contract interpretation or regulatory compliance under healthcare billing rules.
H-1B Visa Patient Account Representative: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Patient Account Representative role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Not automatically. The role qualifies only when the employer structures it around duties that normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as healthcare administration, health information management, or business. If the position primarily involves clerical billing tasks with no degree requirement in a related field, USCIS will likely deny the petition. Employers who successfully sponsor this role document degree-level analytical and regulatory responsibilities explicitly in the job description and LCA.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for this role?
Large integrated health systems, academic medical centers, and hospital management companies are the most active H-1B sponsors for healthcare administrative roles. These organizations have established immigration legal teams and recurring LCA filing programs. Browse Migrate Mate to find employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history specifically for healthcare administration and revenue cycle positions in your target market.
How long does H-1B status last for a Patient Account Representative?
USCIS grants initial H-1B status for up to three years, with one extension available for a total of six years. Beyond six years, continued H-1B status typically requires an approved immigrant visa petition or a pending green card application that meets specific timing requirements under immigration law. Your employer's immigration counsel can advise on long-term planning well before you approach the six-year limit.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer changes my work location?
Moving to a new worksite that is not covered by your existing certified LCA requires your employer to file an amended H-1B petition with a new LCA for that location before you begin working there. This applies even when relocating within the same metro area to a different physical address. Failing to amend the petition for a new worksite is a compliance violation that can affect your status and your employer's ability to sponsor H-1B workers in the future.
Can I work for a Patient Account Representative role at a small medical practice on an H-1B?
Yes, but small practices face higher scrutiny during USCIS adjudication because they must demonstrate both a genuine specialty occupation requirement and financial ability to pay the prevailing wage. The practice needs to submit audited financials or tax returns alongside the I-129 petition. Smaller employers also less frequently have immigration counsel on retainer, so confirm they have experience with H-1B filings before accepting an offer contingent on sponsorship.