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Patient Representative roles qualify for H-1B 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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Summary:
Provide assistance to Office Manager and coordinate daily operations. This description is not intended to be a complete list of duties. Other related duties may be assigned.
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide services based on the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and other related criteria appropriate population in his/her assigned area
- Maintains required core competencies.
- Complies with set Policies and Procedures (i.e. name tag, dress code, parking, smoking, etc.)
- Must be understanding, courteous and professional at all times in contacts with patients, visitors, employees, and medical staff.
- Schedule patient appointments.
- Liaison between medical professionals and patients.
- Answer telephone calls in a professional and courteous manner with minimum rings.
- Route phone calls and handle enquiries efficiently and courteously.
- Receive and convey messages in writing and verbally.
- Receive requests for recurring medication.
- Welcome patients and visitors in a polite and courteous manner.
- Monitor patient flow in treatment room.
- Answer non-medical questions for patients.
- Organize and manage patient records and data efficiently using computer software.
- Monitor and maintain supplies and forms.
- Maintain supply of snacks, juices and paper items for food consumption.
- Coordinate provider appointments and treatment room availability.
- Optimize patient satisfaction by scheduling service delivery within their preferences.
- File and fax documents.
- Protect patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of information.
- Comfort patients by anticipating their anxieties and respecting their grief process.
- Book and organize lunch meetings between doctor and pharmaceutical representatives.
- Register and schedule blood draw appointments.
- Schedule appointments i.e. port placement surgeries with other medical clinics.
- Contribute equitably to the maintenance of cleanliness of the medical practice.
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
- Clean equipment, chairs and change bed linens as needed to assist nurses.
- Help to ensure the safety of patients by assisting with transfers and restroom as needed.
- Receive laboratory results, recording and distributing results promptly.
- Register and take blood, urine and other specimens to the lab.
- Help patients in distress by responding to emergencies.
- Perform other duties as required.
Requirements:
Education
- High School diploma or equivalent.
Experience
- Experience coding in outpatient and office procedures.
- Must have experience in working in a physician's office and have previous experience with insurance billing including but not limited to coding, billing and scheduling.
- Ability to communicate well in a caring/supportive manner with individuals and families.
- Excellent telephone etiquette and keyboard skills.
- Ability to work efficiently and accurately.
- Should have good computer knowledge.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Must be able to organize medical office.
- Handle multiple tasks concurrently.
- Have good interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively with patients and doctors.
- Be flexible ensuring proper patient care.
- Performs related responsibilities as assigned.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- Current American Heart — Basic Life Support (BLS) card.
Work Schedule:
8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday
Work Type:
Full Time
Description
Summary:
Provide assistance to Office Manager and coordinate daily operations. This description is not intended to be a complete list of duties. Other related duties may be assigned.
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide services based on the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and other related criteria appropriate population in his/her assigned area
- Maintains required core competencies.
- Complies with set Policies and Procedures (i.e. name tag, dress code, parking, smoking, etc.)
- Must be understanding, courteous and professional at all times in contacts with patients, visitors, employees, and medical staff.
- Schedule patient appointments.
- Liaison between medical professionals and patients.
- Answer telephone calls in a professional and courteous manner with minimum rings.
- Route phone calls and handle enquiries efficiently and courteously.
- Receive and convey messages in writing and verbally.
- Receive requests for recurring medication.
- Welcome patients and visitors in a polite and courteous manner.
- Monitor patient flow in treatment room.
- Answer non-medical questions for patients.
- Organize and manage patient records and data efficiently using computer software.
- Monitor and maintain supplies and forms.
- Maintain supply of snacks, juices and paper items for food consumption.
- Coordinate provider appointments and treatment room availability.
- Optimize patient satisfaction by scheduling service delivery within their preferences.
- File and fax documents.
- Protect patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of information.
- Comfort patients by anticipating their anxieties and respecting their grief process.
- Book and organize lunch meetings between doctor and pharmaceutical representatives.
- Register and schedule blood draw appointments.
- Schedule appointments i.e. port placement surgeries with other medical clinics.
- Contribute equitably to the maintenance of cleanliness of the medical practice.
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
- Clean equipment, chairs and change bed linens as needed to assist nurses.
- Help to ensure the safety of patients by assisting with transfers and restroom as needed.
- Receive laboratory results, recording and distributing results promptly.
- Register and take blood, urine and other specimens to the lab.
- Help patients in distress by responding to emergencies.
- Perform other duties as required.
Requirements:
Education
- High School diploma or equivalent.
Experience
- Experience coding in outpatient and office procedures.
- Must have experience in working in a physician's office and have previous experience with insurance billing including but not limited to coding, billing and scheduling.
- Ability to communicate well in a caring/supportive manner with individuals and families.
- Excellent telephone etiquette and keyboard skills.
- Ability to work efficiently and accurately.
- Should have good computer knowledge.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Must be able to organize medical office.
- Handle multiple tasks concurrently.
- Have good interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively with patients and doctors.
- Be flexible ensuring proper patient care.
- Performs related responsibilities as assigned.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- Current American Heart — Basic Life Support (BLS) card.
Work Schedule:
8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday
Work Type:
Full Time
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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.
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Find Patient Representative JobsPatient Representative H-1B Visa: 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.
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