OPT Applications Specialist Jobs
Applications Specialist roles suit OPT students with backgrounds in software implementation, technical support, or systems configuration. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations, supporting H-1B visa sponsorship down the line. Your 12-month OPT window, or 24-month STEM extension if your degree qualifies, gives you real runway to prove value and secure long-term sponsorship.
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ENTERPRISE DIGITAL SERVICES, Melville, NY
Requisition: 202936
Profession: Information Technology and Services
Specialty: Epic Applications
Full Time, Days, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Salary Range: $85090.00-$147220.00/year
HIGHLY PREFERRED:
- Epic Security certified
JOB DESCRIPTION
Implements, maintains, and supports Epic EHR applications, focusing on specific modules. Independently analyzes and resolves moderately complex issues, leveraging established guidelines and experience to configure and optimize the Epic system. Actively contributes to process design and collaborates with stakeholders to ensure technical solutions meet business needs.
JOB RESPONSIBILITY
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Implements and provides ongoing support for specific Epic IT solutions, ensuring seamless operation and optimal functionality.
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Analyzes and documents complex use cases and workflows, making independent decisions on optimal technical approaches and system configuration.
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Configures, tests, installs, and maintains Epic applications, translating functional requirements into system build.
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Troubleshoots and resolves moderately complex application-related issues, applying established guidelines and prior experience.
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Collaborates with various internal stakeholders, including clinicians, administrators, and IT teams, to gather requirements, analyze workflows, and design solutions, ensuring Epic application specifications meet business needs, support process design initiatives, and promote effective system utilization.
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Participates in the testing and validation of system upgrades and supports ongoing system optimization efforts.
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Conducts thorough testing of system changes to guarantee seamless integration and minimal disruption to daily operations.
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Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related, are not essential functions.
JOB QUALIFICATION
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Bachelor’s Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
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One to three (1-3) years of relevant experience, required.
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Epic certification, required.
ADDITIONAL SALARY DETAIL
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
The salary range for this position is $85090.00-$147220.00/year.
Salary ranges shown on third-party job sites may not accurately reflect ranges provided by Northwell Health. Candidates should check Northwell Health Careers for accurate information and discuss salary/hourly details and our comprehensive benefits with a recruiter, if selected for an interview.
INTRODUCTION
ENTERPRISE DIGITAL SERVICES, Melville, NY
Requisition: 202936
Profession: Information Technology and Services
Specialty: Epic Applications
Full Time, Days, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Salary Range: $85090.00-$147220.00/year
HIGHLY PREFERRED:
- Epic Security certified
JOB DESCRIPTION
Implements, maintains, and supports Epic EHR applications, focusing on specific modules. Independently analyzes and resolves moderately complex issues, leveraging established guidelines and experience to configure and optimize the Epic system. Actively contributes to process design and collaborates with stakeholders to ensure technical solutions meet business needs.
JOB RESPONSIBILITY
-
Implements and provides ongoing support for specific Epic IT solutions, ensuring seamless operation and optimal functionality.
-
Analyzes and documents complex use cases and workflows, making independent decisions on optimal technical approaches and system configuration.
-
Configures, tests, installs, and maintains Epic applications, translating functional requirements into system build.
-
Troubleshoots and resolves moderately complex application-related issues, applying established guidelines and prior experience.
-
Collaborates with various internal stakeholders, including clinicians, administrators, and IT teams, to gather requirements, analyze workflows, and design solutions, ensuring Epic application specifications meet business needs, support process design initiatives, and promote effective system utilization.
-
Participates in the testing and validation of system upgrades and supports ongoing system optimization efforts.
-
Conducts thorough testing of system changes to guarantee seamless integration and minimal disruption to daily operations.
-
Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related, are not essential functions.
JOB QUALIFICATION
-
Bachelor’s Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
-
One to three (1-3) years of relevant experience, required.
-
Epic certification, required.
ADDITIONAL SALARY DETAIL
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
The salary range for this position is $85090.00-$147220.00/year.
Salary ranges shown on third-party job sites may not accurately reflect ranges provided by Northwell Health. Candidates should check Northwell Health Careers for accurate information and discuss salary/hourly details and our comprehensive benefits with a recruiter, if selected for an interview.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Applications Specialist
Confirm the role meets specialty occupation standards
Applications Specialist positions typically require a degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Verify the job posting specifies a degree requirement, not just a preference, since USCIS requires this for H-1B visa sponsorship eligibility.
Apply to employers with a sponsorship track record
Mid-size and enterprise software companies sponsor OPT and H-1B workers far more often than small firms. Look for employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications in the past, which signals familiarity with the sponsorship process and a higher likelihood of supporting you.
Start your STEM OPT extension application early
If your degree is in a STEM-designated field, apply for your 24-month extension at least 90 days before your initial OPT expires. Late applications can create authorization gaps that pause your employment and complicate your relationship with the employer.
Document your implementation and technical contributions
Sponsorship decisions often come down to demonstrated value. Keep a running record of systems you configured, rollouts you supported, and measurable outcomes. Concrete examples strengthen both your performance reviews and any future H-1B petition your employer files.
Raise sponsorship in the offer negotiation stage, not after
Bring up H-1B sponsorship before you accept an offer, not months later. Most employers who sponsor do so willingly when asked upfront. Waiting until OPT expires creates urgency that can work against you in the conversation.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for OPT-friendly Applications Specialist roles
Not every job board surfaces sponsorship-relevant details. Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students, so you can find Applications Specialist openings at employers who are already open to supporting international candidates through OPT and beyond.
Applications Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an Applications Specialist on OPT?
Yes, as long as the role is directly related to your degree field. Applications Specialist positions typically fall under computer science, information systems, or engineering disciplines. You'll need to ensure your employer is aware of your OPT authorization dates and that your work authorization document, the EAD card, is valid before your start date.
Does an Applications Specialist role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It can, provided your underlying degree appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program List and the job duties involve applying that STEM knowledge directly. Roles focused on software configuration, technical implementation, or systems integration generally meet this threshold. Your DSO at your university's international student office can confirm whether your specific degree and job combination qualifies.
What happens if my OPT expires before my employer files for H-1B?
If you're on STEM OPT and your employer files a cap-subject H-1B petition before October 1 of the fiscal year, you may be eligible for a cap-gap extension that bridges the gap between your OPT expiration and the H-1B start date. Without that timing, any lapse in authorization means you cannot legally continue working, so planning the H-1B filing timeline with your employer well in advance is essential.
How do I find Applications Specialist jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and surfaces Applications Specialist roles at employers who are open to sponsoring international candidates. Filtering by OPT-friendly employers saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering sponsorship limitations late in the interview process.
Do Applications Specialist employers typically sponsor H-1B visas after OPT?
Sponsorship varies by company size and industry. Enterprise software firms, healthcare technology companies, and large consulting organizations sponsor H-1B visas for Applications Specialists more frequently than small businesses. The strongest indicator is whether a company has sponsored similar roles in the past, which is reflected in Department of Labor LCA disclosure data.