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Patient Representative roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, social work, communications, or a related field. Large hospital systems and integrated health networks file LCAs with the DOL, certifying wages at or above the prevailing rate for your metro area before your petition reaches USCIS.
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Get Access To All JobsThis position is responsible for managing patient registrations in Acute Revenue Cycle Patient Access Departments. As the first point of contact for most Centra patients, this position provides key customer and financial services. This position provides services for pre-registration, registration, upfront collections/payment plans, medical necessity checking and financial counseling, referring those patients to appropriate sources for follow up as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Registers patients for various hospital services; meets Patient Access standards by registering patients in interviews and accurately collects patient information and demographics for various hospital services.
- Verifies and reviews insurance plans and coordinates benefits on behalf of patients.
- Manages payments at point of service including; collecting and posting payments, providing a receipt, and balancing transactions per shift.
- Obtains completed authorizations and notifications of admissions for patients.
- Assists patients with financial clearance of accounts by communicating financial responsibility through estimates, setting up payment plans, and/or providing referrals to financial counselors.
- Appropriately respond to phone calls, emails, and other forms of communication.
- Actively promotes a positive working environment.
- Maintains open and positive communication.
- Complies with governmental regulations in reference to healthcare, billing, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA), as well as Centra and Acute Revenue Cycle department policies and procedures.
Other Functions:
- Provides courteous service to all stakeholders (patients, patient families, teammates, other department staff, etc.) by resolving stakeholder problems, responding to inquiries, and following-up to develop and strengthen customer relationships.
- Cover other shifts and departments as needed within Acute Revenue Cycle Departments.
- Assist in training of new hires as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned or requested and job specifications can be modified or updated at any time.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Products.
- Proficient typing and spelling.
- Proficient computer skills, multitasking with data entry while using multiple computer applications.
- Ability to provide high level of customer service, attention to detail, critical thinking, and have proficient written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Some college experience in healthcare, business, accounting and/or professional certification preferred. Associates degree and/or bachelor’s degree in medical preferred.
- Patient registration experience or medical office experience.
- Have an understanding and ability to communicate financial and insurance information.
Salary Range: $16.22 - $23.52 / Hour
This position is responsible for managing patient registrations in Acute Revenue Cycle Patient Access Departments. As the first point of contact for most Centra patients, this position provides key customer and financial services. This position provides services for pre-registration, registration, upfront collections/payment plans, medical necessity checking and financial counseling, referring those patients to appropriate sources for follow up as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Registers patients for various hospital services; meets Patient Access standards by registering patients in interviews and accurately collects patient information and demographics for various hospital services.
- Verifies and reviews insurance plans and coordinates benefits on behalf of patients.
- Manages payments at point of service including; collecting and posting payments, providing a receipt, and balancing transactions per shift.
- Obtains completed authorizations and notifications of admissions for patients.
- Assists patients with financial clearance of accounts by communicating financial responsibility through estimates, setting up payment plans, and/or providing referrals to financial counselors.
- Appropriately respond to phone calls, emails, and other forms of communication.
- Actively promotes a positive working environment.
- Maintains open and positive communication.
- Complies with governmental regulations in reference to healthcare, billing, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA), as well as Centra and Acute Revenue Cycle department policies and procedures.
Other Functions:
- Provides courteous service to all stakeholders (patients, patient families, teammates, other department staff, etc.) by resolving stakeholder problems, responding to inquiries, and following-up to develop and strengthen customer relationships.
- Cover other shifts and departments as needed within Acute Revenue Cycle Departments.
- Assist in training of new hires as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned or requested and job specifications can be modified or updated at any time.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Products.
- Proficient typing and spelling.
- Proficient computer skills, multitasking with data entry while using multiple computer applications.
- Ability to provide high level of customer service, attention to detail, critical thinking, and have proficient written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Some college experience in healthcare, business, accounting and/or professional certification preferred. Associates degree and/or bachelor’s degree in medical preferred.
- Patient registration experience or medical office experience.
- Have an understanding and ability to communicate financial and insurance information.
Salary Range: $16.22 - $23.52 / Hour
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Patient Representative
Verify your degree field matches the role
H-1B approval for Patient Representative positions depends on a direct tie between your degree and the job duties. A degree in healthcare administration, social work, or public health strengthens the specialty occupation argument far more than a general business degree.
Target hospital systems with E-Verify enrollment
Health systems that participate in E-Verify are already structured for employment verification compliance, which correlates with active H-1B sponsorship programs. Filter your search to multi-hospital networks and academic medical centers with dedicated HR immigration teams.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating offers
Run your job title and metro area through the OFLC Wage Search before any offer conversation. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing rate, so knowing the wage level lets you flag underpayment issues early.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified H-1B sponsors
Search Patient Representative roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active LCA filing history with the DOL. This filters out positions where sponsorship language in the job post isn't backed by actual filing activity.
Request premium processing before your start date
Standard H-1B adjudication can run several months. If your employer agrees to premium processing, USCIS guarantees a decision within 15 business days, which protects your start date and reduces the gap between offer acceptance and authorized employment.
Document patient-facing duties in your offer letter
USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation status for Patient Representative roles. Ask your employer to describe specific degree-required duties in the offer letter, such as benefits navigation, compliance counseling, or complex case coordination, rather than general customer service language.
H-1B Visa Patient Representative: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Patient Representative role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the position is structured and described. Roles focused on complex patient advocacy, regulatory compliance, insurance appeals, or care coordination within a clinical setting can meet the specialty occupation standard when a bachelor's degree in a specific field is a genuine requirement. Generalist patient services roles that accept any degree are more likely to face an RFE from USCIS.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Patient Representatives?
Large integrated health systems, academic medical centers, and nonprofit hospital networks are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. They have dedicated HR and immigration teams equipped to manage LCA filings and I-129 petitions. You can find Patient Representative roles at employers with documented H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate, which surfaces that DOL data by role and employer.
How does the LCA process work for Patient Representative positions?
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before submitting your H-1B petition to USCIS. The LCA certifies that your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for your job title and geographic area, and that hiring you won't adversely affect working conditions for U.S. workers. LCA certification typically takes around seven business days, and the certified LCA must be in place before USCIS can approve your I-129.
Can I switch employers mid-H-1B if I'm working as a Patient Representative?
Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 lets you move to a new employer while your status remains valid, as long as you've held an approved H-1B for at least 180 days and the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition with USCIS before or at the time you start, and you can begin working immediately upon receipt of that petition.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Patient Representative contract ends?
You have a 60-day grace period after involuntary termination to either find a new H-1B sponsor, change to another visa status, or depart the U.S. During that window you're not authorized to work, but you remain in lawful status. If your employer terminates you before your petition end date, they're required by USCIS regulations to pay for your return transportation home, though that doesn't affect your grace period options.