OPT Account Specialist Jobs
Account Specialist roles in sales operations, client management, and revenue support are among the more OPT-accessible positions in business. Most require a degree in business, marketing, or communications, and many employers are familiar with the 12-month OPT authorization window. STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on your specific degree classification.
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Get Access To All JobsEmployment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. With its main campus at Loyola University Medical Center, Loyola Medicine is part of a comprehensive three-hospital system including Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, and MacNeal Hospital.
If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional care and making a difference in the lives of our communities, join the Loyola team and become Loyola Strong!
Shift: 100% remote
What you’ll do:
The Revenue Cycle Analyst analyzes patient clinical and billing data to identify opportunities to improve documentation, coding accuracy, and charge capture. This role resolves pre-bill edits, performs root cause analysis, and partners with cross-functional teams to optimize revenue cycle performance.
This position supports compliance, documentation improvement, and revenue cycle outcomes through audits, reporting, and education. Works closely with clinical teams to ensure accurate documentation aligned with medical necessity, coding, and billing requirements. May require occasional regional travel.
What You’ll Do
- Resolve pre-bill edits (OCE/CCI, claim scrubber edits, DNFB) within established timelines
- Analyze data to identify documentation, coding, and charge capture opportunities
- Conduct root cause analysis and support denial prevention efforts
- Partner with clinical teams to ensure accurate documentation and billing alignment
- Stay current on payer requirements and regulatory changes
- Collaborate with Patient Business Services (PBS) on payer requests and claims
- Support revenue optimization and charge control initiatives
- Prepare timely, accurate reports
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and policies
- Perform other duties as assigned
We offer our Revenue Integrity Account Specialist:
- Benefits from Day One
- DailyPay! Work today/Get paid today
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Development
- Referral Rewards
- Strong Team Culture
- Career Growth Opportunities
What you’ll need for this job:
Education & Certifications
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Finance, Accounting, Nursing, or a related field
- One or more of the following certifications preferred:
- RHIA, RHIT, CCS
- CPC/COC (AAPC)
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC/CDC preferred)
- CHRI certification or membership strongly preferred
Experience
Minimum of 3 years of experience in revenue cycle operations, including billing, charge capture, auditing, or related functions
Knowledge & Skills: Strong understanding of:
- Clinical workflows and documentation processes
- Charge master maintenance and charge capture
- Medical coding systems (CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10, revenue codes, modifiers)
- Billing and reimbursement methodologies
- Revenue cycle processes, including audits and reconciliation
Familiarity with:
- APC and OPPS reimbursement structures
- Pre-bill edits (OCE, CCI) and DNFB workflows
- Knowledge of third-party payer regulations and requirements
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Access and Business Objects preferred; strong skills in Word and PowerPoint
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Compensation
Pay Range: $20.02 - $31.03 per hour
Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.
Benefits:
Click or copy URL to your browser www.trinity-health.org/sites/default/files/my-benefits/Health-and-Wellbeing/Compliance/Illinois-Transparency-Law/Trinity-Health-Summary-of-Benefits-Illinois-Job-Req-Discloser-Law.pdf
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. With its main campus at Loyola University Medical Center, Loyola Medicine is part of a comprehensive three-hospital system including Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, and MacNeal Hospital.
If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional care and making a difference in the lives of our communities, join the Loyola team and become Loyola Strong!
Shift: 100% remote
What you’ll do:
The Revenue Cycle Analyst analyzes patient clinical and billing data to identify opportunities to improve documentation, coding accuracy, and charge capture. This role resolves pre-bill edits, performs root cause analysis, and partners with cross-functional teams to optimize revenue cycle performance.
This position supports compliance, documentation improvement, and revenue cycle outcomes through audits, reporting, and education. Works closely with clinical teams to ensure accurate documentation aligned with medical necessity, coding, and billing requirements. May require occasional regional travel.
What You’ll Do
- Resolve pre-bill edits (OCE/CCI, claim scrubber edits, DNFB) within established timelines
- Analyze data to identify documentation, coding, and charge capture opportunities
- Conduct root cause analysis and support denial prevention efforts
- Partner with clinical teams to ensure accurate documentation and billing alignment
- Stay current on payer requirements and regulatory changes
- Collaborate with Patient Business Services (PBS) on payer requests and claims
- Support revenue optimization and charge control initiatives
- Prepare timely, accurate reports
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and policies
- Perform other duties as assigned
We offer our Revenue Integrity Account Specialist:
- Benefits from Day One
- DailyPay! Work today/Get paid today
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Development
- Referral Rewards
- Strong Team Culture
- Career Growth Opportunities
What you’ll need for this job:
Education & Certifications
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Finance, Accounting, Nursing, or a related field
- One or more of the following certifications preferred:
- RHIA, RHIT, CCS
- CPC/COC (AAPC)
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC/CDC preferred)
- CHRI certification or membership strongly preferred
Experience
Minimum of 3 years of experience in revenue cycle operations, including billing, charge capture, auditing, or related functions
Knowledge & Skills: Strong understanding of:
- Clinical workflows and documentation processes
- Charge master maintenance and charge capture
- Medical coding systems (CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10, revenue codes, modifiers)
- Billing and reimbursement methodologies
- Revenue cycle processes, including audits and reconciliation
Familiarity with:
- APC and OPPS reimbursement structures
- Pre-bill edits (OCE, CCI) and DNFB workflows
- Knowledge of third-party payer regulations and requirements
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Access and Business Objects preferred; strong skills in Word and PowerPoint
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Compensation
Pay Range: $20.02 - $31.03 per hour
Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.
Benefits:
Click or copy URL to your browser www.trinity-health.org/sites/default/files/my-benefits/Health-and-Wellbeing/Compliance/Illinois-Transparency-Law/Trinity-Health-Summary-of-Benefits-Illinois-Job-Req-Discloser-Law.pdf
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Account Specialist
Lead with your OPT authorization upfront
Account Specialist hiring moves fast. Mention your OPT status and authorized work period in your cover letter so recruiters aren't guessing. Clarity upfront prevents your application from being filtered out before a hiring manager sees it.
Target companies with existing OPT hiring patterns
Employers who have hired OPT students before understand the authorization process and are far less likely to hesitate. Look for companies with international hiring teams or offices, which signals comfort with work authorization requirements across different visa types.
Frame your degree as directly relevant to the role
Account Specialist roles require a degree in business, marketing, or a related field. Make that connection explicit in your resume and interviews. If your degree is in a technical field, connect it to data-driven client work or analytical account management functions.
Start your job search at least three months before OPT ends
Account Specialist roles can take four to eight weeks from application to offer. Factor in onboarding timelines too. Starting early gives you real negotiating room and reduces the pressure of searching with a hard deadline looming over every conversation.
Know whether your degree qualifies for STEM OPT extension
Business Analytics, Management Information Systems, and some Finance degrees qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. If yours does, mention it when applying. Employers who are on the fence about OPT hiring are more willing to move forward when extension eligibility reduces their timeline concerns.
Prepare a one-sentence explanation of your work authorization
Hiring managers often avoid asking about immigration status but are confused when it comes up. Have a clear, confident answer ready: something like stating your authorized period and whether STEM extension applies. This removes ambiguity and keeps the conversation focused on your qualifications.
Account Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an Account Specialist on OPT?
Yes, Account Specialist roles qualify for OPT as long as the position is directly related to your degree field. A business, marketing, communications, or related degree supports most Account Specialist job descriptions. If your degree is in a technical field, the role still qualifies if it involves applying that technical knowledge in a client-facing or analytical capacity.
Do Account Specialist employers typically sponsor visas after OPT?
It varies by employer size and industry. Larger companies in tech, financial services, and healthcare are more likely to sponsor H-1B visas after OPT because they have established immigration processes. Smaller firms may not have the infrastructure to sponsor. When researching roles on Migrate Mate, look for employers with a history of H-1B visa filings, which is a reliable signal of sponsorship willingness.
Does an Account Specialist role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Only if your underlying degree is on the STEM Designated Degree Program List. Degrees in Business Analytics, Management Information Systems, Statistics, or similar quantitative fields often qualify. A standard Business Administration or Marketing degree typically does not. Check your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code against the official STEM list to confirm eligibility before assuming you have the 24-month extension available.
How should I handle the gap between OPT expiration and H-1B start date?
If your employer files an H-1B petition before your OPT expires and you have a valid STEM extension or cap-gap coverage applies, you're authorized to keep working. The cap-gap rule automatically extends OPT status through September 30 if your H-1B is filed on time. Talk to your DSO as soon as your employer confirms they'll sponsor you so your timeline is tracked correctly.
What should I include on my resume to help OPT applications stand out?
List your OPT authorization status and end date clearly in your resume header or summary section. Quantify account management experience where possible, such as number of accounts managed or retention metrics. Employers reviewing OPT candidates want to see you can contribute quickly within your authorized window. A targeted resume with clear work authorization details reduces friction and gets more callbacks.