H-1B Visa Referral Specialist Jobs
H-1B visa jobs for Referral Specialists exist at healthcare systems, insurance networks, and managed care organizations that build these roles around degree-level coordination duties. Employers file an LCA and I-129 petition to sponsor status for up to three years, with extensions possible to a six-year maximum.
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The Referral Specialist will review, analyze and document all referral requests, obtain appropriate authorizations for all plans (managed care, Medicaid, Medicare) and coordinate the scheduling of the “referred to” specialty including communication with the Specialty Office and Patient.
MINIMUM EDUCATION
High School Diploma or GED.
LICENSURE, REGISTRATION AND/OR CERTIFICATION
None.
WORK EXPERIENCE
3 - 4 years related experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- PC skills
- Customer service skills
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Daily queue accessed and analyzed to prioritize work to achieve optimal scheduling of patient for care.
- Includes research of referral to determine if all documentation is included necessary to process request and to assist in obtaining authorization if required for payment.
- Departmental protocols to be followed to ensure consistency in documentation in Epic as well as any communication to ensure completion.
- Works with partner to ensure daily coverage.
- Communication with specialty staff/offices and diagnostic locations to ensure appointment date and time is arranged and communicate same to patients.
- Document appointment information for PCP office to ensure referral completion.
- Weekly and monthly accounting of referral queue aging to review and provide information about accessibility of patient care by specialty.
- Responsible to locate specialty physicians and maintain desktop reference information relating to assigned specialty to serve as knowledgeable resource.
- Answer telephone calls from patients seeking new physicians.
- Determine match for patient based on geographic area, insurance and presenting medical problem(s) to facilitate patient care.
- Also serve as contact point for Warren Clinic office staff with 'same day' referral questions and inquiries about patient referral status.
- All staff share in telephone assignment and are responsible to be knowledgeable of resources.
- Ensure that questions, potential delays and changes are brought to the attention of supervisor and/or manager for support and update of information to facilitate processing of referrals.
DECISION MAKING
The carrying out of non-routine procedures under constantly changing conditions, in conformance with general instructions from supervisor.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
- Works directly with patients and/or customers.
- Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction.
- Works with external customers via telephone or face to face interaction.
- Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.
- Works frequently with individuals at Director level or above.
SPECIAL JOB DIMENSIONS
None.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.
LOCATION:
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74146
EOE Protected Veterans/Disability
JOB SUMMARY
The Referral Specialist will review, analyze and document all referral requests, obtain appropriate authorizations for all plans (managed care, Medicaid, Medicare) and coordinate the scheduling of the “referred to” specialty including communication with the Specialty Office and Patient.
MINIMUM EDUCATION
High School Diploma or GED.
LICENSURE, REGISTRATION AND/OR CERTIFICATION
None.
WORK EXPERIENCE
3 - 4 years related experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- PC skills
- Customer service skills
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Daily queue accessed and analyzed to prioritize work to achieve optimal scheduling of patient for care.
- Includes research of referral to determine if all documentation is included necessary to process request and to assist in obtaining authorization if required for payment.
- Departmental protocols to be followed to ensure consistency in documentation in Epic as well as any communication to ensure completion.
- Works with partner to ensure daily coverage.
- Communication with specialty staff/offices and diagnostic locations to ensure appointment date and time is arranged and communicate same to patients.
- Document appointment information for PCP office to ensure referral completion.
- Weekly and monthly accounting of referral queue aging to review and provide information about accessibility of patient care by specialty.
- Responsible to locate specialty physicians and maintain desktop reference information relating to assigned specialty to serve as knowledgeable resource.
- Answer telephone calls from patients seeking new physicians.
- Determine match for patient based on geographic area, insurance and presenting medical problem(s) to facilitate patient care.
- Also serve as contact point for Warren Clinic office staff with 'same day' referral questions and inquiries about patient referral status.
- All staff share in telephone assignment and are responsible to be knowledgeable of resources.
- Ensure that questions, potential delays and changes are brought to the attention of supervisor and/or manager for support and update of information to facilitate processing of referrals.
DECISION MAKING
The carrying out of non-routine procedures under constantly changing conditions, in conformance with general instructions from supervisor.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
- Works directly with patients and/or customers.
- Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction.
- Works with external customers via telephone or face to face interaction.
- Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.
- Works frequently with individuals at Director level or above.
SPECIAL JOB DIMENSIONS
None.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.
LOCATION:
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74146
EOE Protected Veterans/Disability
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Referral Specialist
Frame your credentials around care coordination
Referral Specialist roles qualify as specialty occupations when built around bachelor's-level duties in healthcare administration or a related field. Gather your transcripts, degree verification, and any licensure early so your employer can accurately define the position for the LCA.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the DOL wage level for your specific SOC code and work location before salary discussions. Your employer must certify a wage at or above that level on the LCA, so knowing it protects your negotiating position.
Target employers with LCA sponsorship history
Search Migrate Mate to find healthcare employers and insurance organizations that have sponsored H-1B visa roles in care coordination or referral management. Verified LCA history signals an HR team that already understands the filing process for this occupation.
Confirm each worksite gets its own LCA
If the role involves working across multiple clinic locations or hospital campuses, each site needs a separately certified LCA. Ask your prospective employer early whether they've handled multi-site LCAs before, since it adds DOL filing time before USCIS can adjudicate the I-129.
Use O*NET to anchor your specialty occupation case
The O*NET occupation profile for your SOC code lists the typical education and knowledge requirements employers cite when justifying specialty occupation status to USCIS. Referencing it in your petition documentation strengthens the degree-relatedness argument for a Referral Specialist role.
Account for cap selection timing in your offer timeline
H-1B cap selection rules have changed recently, so align your offer acceptance and start date expectations with your employer's HR and immigration counsel. Status granted under a cap-subject petition is valid for up to three years, with extensions available to a six-year maximum.
H-1B Visa Referral Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Referral Specialist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the employer structures the role around degree-level duties in healthcare administration, health information management, or a related field. The position must require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related discipline. Roles framed primarily around clerical or administrative support tasks without that degree requirement won't qualify, so the job description and employer documentation are critical.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Referral Specialist positions?
Large healthcare systems, managed care organizations, and insurance networks are the most active sponsors for this occupation. These employers have established immigration processes and HR teams experienced with LCA filings. Browse Migrate Mate to find organizations with verified H-1B sponsorship history specifically in care coordination and referral management roles.
How long does H-1B sponsorship last for a Referral Specialist?
USCIS grants H-1B status in an initial period of up to three years. Your employer can file extensions to reach a six-year maximum in H-1B status. If your employer pursues permanent residence sponsorship through PERM labor certification before the six-year mark, additional extensions beyond that maximum may be available under separate statutory provisions.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move to a new employer or clinic location?
Changing employers requires a new I-129 petition filed by the new employer before you begin work. Moving to an unlisted worksite, even within the same organization, requires a new certified LCA for that location before you start working there. Each worksite must be covered by its own DOL-certified LCA reflecting the prevailing wage for that specific metro area.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Referral Specialist role while my current status is valid?
Yes, H-1B portability allows you to begin working for a new employer once they file a non-frivolous I-129 petition on your behalf, without waiting for final approval, provided you've been in valid H-1B status and are not out of status. The new employer still needs a certified LCA for your position and work location before filing.