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Registrar roles at universities, hospitals, and courts qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Many academic and healthcare employers have established H-1B sponsorship pipelines, making this one of the more accessible paths for international professionals in records and enrollment management.
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Salem, OR, US
Administrative / Clerical Support
Full Time
Job ID: #16493
Location: Salem Hospital, 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Access Services
Position Type: Full time, 40 hours/week, Non-Exempt
Limited Duration: End Date 4/18/2027, subject to change
Schedule: Variable schedule
Your role with us
As a registrar at Salem Health, you will courteously admit and register patients, accurately capturing their demographic and financial information while ensuring compliance with regulatory and billing requirements. You will utilize the Epic electronic medical record system to verify insurance eligibility, obtain necessary authorizations, and resolve registration errors promptly. Providing exceptional customer service, you will also support team training, participate in Lean process improvements, and adapt flexibly to meet the needs of multiple service areas. If this sounds like you, we welcome you to apply!
- Courteously admit and register patients, accurately collecting and recording demographic, financial and insurance information in the electronic medical record system.
- Verify insurance eligibility, obtain authorizations/referrals, and ensure correct billing by using online tools and phone verification.
- Manage and resolve registration errors promptly by reviewing and addressing daily work queues.
- Utilize Epic system for registration tasks including check-in, encounter verification and downtime procedures.
- Provide exceptional customer service following AIDET principles and assist patients, visitors and staff as needed.
- Participate in training, support team skill development, and update standard work procedures.
- Engage in continuous process improvement through Lean/Kaizen principles, huddles and quality assurance activities.
Required qualifications
1 year of experience working in a fast-paced customer service environment that included substantial use of data entry and keyboard skills.
Additional information
- Successful candidate will have experience in a health care administrative or clerical environment, including experience with EPIC or other electronic medical record (EMR) system.
- Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
Total rewards package
Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.
Why Salem Health?
Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.
We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection and room to thrive.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org.
Registrar- Limited Duration
Salem, OR, US
Administrative / Clerical Support
Full Time
Job ID: #16493
Location: Salem Hospital, 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Access Services
Position Type: Full time, 40 hours/week, Non-Exempt
Limited Duration: End Date 4/18/2027, subject to change
Schedule: Variable schedule
Your role with us
As a registrar at Salem Health, you will courteously admit and register patients, accurately capturing their demographic and financial information while ensuring compliance with regulatory and billing requirements. You will utilize the Epic electronic medical record system to verify insurance eligibility, obtain necessary authorizations, and resolve registration errors promptly. Providing exceptional customer service, you will also support team training, participate in Lean process improvements, and adapt flexibly to meet the needs of multiple service areas. If this sounds like you, we welcome you to apply!
- Courteously admit and register patients, accurately collecting and recording demographic, financial and insurance information in the electronic medical record system.
- Verify insurance eligibility, obtain authorizations/referrals, and ensure correct billing by using online tools and phone verification.
- Manage and resolve registration errors promptly by reviewing and addressing daily work queues.
- Utilize Epic system for registration tasks including check-in, encounter verification and downtime procedures.
- Provide exceptional customer service following AIDET principles and assist patients, visitors and staff as needed.
- Participate in training, support team skill development, and update standard work procedures.
- Engage in continuous process improvement through Lean/Kaizen principles, huddles and quality assurance activities.
Required qualifications
1 year of experience working in a fast-paced customer service environment that included substantial use of data entry and keyboard skills.
Additional information
- Successful candidate will have experience in a health care administrative or clerical environment, including experience with EPIC or other electronic medical record (EMR) system.
- Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
Total rewards package
Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.
Why Salem Health?
Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.
We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection and room to thrive.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Registrar
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to Registrar duties. An education administration, information management, or library science degree strengthens your petition. A general business degree alone may trigger an RFE, so gather transcripts showing relevant coursework before applying.
Target institutions with cap-exempt H-1B status
Universities, teaching hospitals, and nonprofit research organizations are cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions year-round without lottery exposure. Registrar openings at these institutions offer a faster, more predictable sponsorship path than corporate employers subject to the annual cap.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter Registrar listings by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history. Migrate Mate surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data by occupation code, so you can see which institutions have filed for records and enrollment management roles before you apply.
Request the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Your offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your specific Registrar SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check Level I through Level IV thresholds for your metro area before salary discussions, so you don't accept an offer the employer can't legally certify.
Confirm employer E-Verify enrollment at offer stage
All H-1B employers must be enrolled in E-Verify before USCIS will approve your petition. Ask your hiring contact to confirm enrollment status during the offer process. A non-enrolled employer has to register before filing, which adds time and signals potential inexperience with sponsorship.
File premium processing if your start date is fixed
Registrar roles tied to academic calendars, semester starts, or fiscal-year transitions often have hard start dates. USCIS premium processing guarantees a decision within 15 business days, protecting both you and the employer from standard processing delays that could push your start past the critical window.
H-1B Visa Registrar: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Registrar role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific related field such as education administration, information management, or healthcare informatics. USCIS evaluates both the job description and the employer's actual hiring practice. If the employer has historically hired Registrars without a degree, that pattern can undermine the specialty occupation argument even if the posted listing requires one.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Registrar positions?
Universities and community colleges are the most consistent sponsors because they're cap-exempt and process H-1B petitions regularly through dedicated HR or international office teams. Hospital systems, health information management departments, and government court systems also sponsor Registrar roles. To find employers with verified filing history for this occupation, browse Registrar listings on Migrate Mate, which filters by DOL LCA data.
What SOC code applies to Registrar roles for H-1B purposes?
Most Registrar positions file under SOC 11-9033 (Education Administrators, Postsecondary) for academic settings, or SOC 43-4071 (File Clerks) and SOC 29-2071 (Medical Records Specialists) for hospital and court contexts. The SOC code your employer uses on the LCA determines the prevailing wage level required. Review the O*NET occupation profile for your specific role title to confirm the correct classification before the employer files the LCA.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Registrar employer without losing status?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for the new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition, as long as your current H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days and you stay in the same or a similar occupational classification. The Registrar SOC code at the new institution must reasonably match your current approved petition for portability to apply cleanly.
How does the H-1B cap affect Registrar job seekers at for-profit employers?
For-profit companies such as private records management firms or corporate healthcare systems are subject to the annual H-1B cap of 65,000 regular slots plus 20,000 for U.S. master's degree holders. Registrations open each spring and selections are random, so there's no guarantee of sponsorship in a given year. If cap exposure is a concern, prioritizing cap-exempt university or nonprofit hospital employers removes lottery risk entirely.