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Bus Driver jobs on OPT are available through public transit agencies, school districts, and private operators. Most roles require a Commercial Driver's License, which takes time to obtain, so starting that process early is critical for OPT students managing authorization timelines.
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Under general supervision of the Manager of Patient Access, the Supervisor is responsible for RIH/TMH Business Office, Admitting, and Patient Financial Advocates. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:
- Instill Trust and Value Differences
- Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate
In addition, our leaders will demonstrate an aptitude for:
- Ensure Accountability and Build Effective Teams
- Drive Vision and Purpose and Optimize Work Processes
By applying core and leadership competencies, leaders help Brown University Health achieve its strategic goals.
Responsibilities
- Knowledge of Brown University Health Charity Guidelines/Policy, State Medicaid, Emergency Medicaid, Disability Medicaid, and HealthSource RI.
- Reviews Patient Access Metrics for opportunity improvements and implements changes based on the metrics.
- Participates in Enterprise meetings for Patient Access both Operations and Information Services.
- Interviews, hires, and assigns subordinate staff.
- Provides guidance and counsel to subordinate staff.
- Conducts periodic individual and/or group staff meetings; maintains minutes.
- Development plans, develops standards for subordinate staff performance.
- Assures employees complete required safety-related training; maintains safety manual.
- Maintains a safe working environment and takes corrective action when necessary.
- Provides training to new employees and ongoing instructions to all staff regarding new procedures and upgrade of system.
- Maintains policies and procedure manuals for the registration and Insurance Verification system.
- Monitors quality of work performed to assure procedures are followed.
- Collects and collates information for all customer departments, Quality and Productivity Reports, and other statistical needs.
- Monitor System reports that identify account bill holds.
- Complete status transfer for all applicable accounts.
- Maintains adequate staffing; prepares staffing schedules, reschedules personnel in short staffed situations in the scheduling and Bed Control Dept.
- Ensures collections of co-pays from patients in the Admitting, Pre-admission, and the Business Office Department.
- Prepares and maintains department statistics; assists Manager with statistical reports as needed.
- Monitors Services provided to ensure prompt and courteous service is provided to all customers, and work is completed in a timely basis.
- Prepares and submits payroll for staff employees and follows up on any problems to assure accuracy and timeliness.
- Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control in accordance with established hospital department policies, procedures, and objectives.
- Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
BASIC KNOWLEDGE
- Equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field.
- Knowledge of online computer system and spreadsheet software required.
- Knowledge of third-party medical coverage.
- Preferred experience: Knowledge of EPIC ADT application.
Experience
- Three years of progressively responsible experience, with emphasis on computer skills, in a health care setting.
- Previous experience with Information Systems and patient registration in acute health care environment required.
- Minimum of one to three years of supervisory experience required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Sitting for long periods of time at a workstation requiring the continuous use of a computer and telephone in an area not accessible to the public.
- May have to do moderate walking, depending on location of the assignment.
- Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
Supervision includes interviewing, hiring, scheduling, training, conducting performance appraisals, and recommendation of personnel actions.
Pay Range
$55,744.00 - $91,956.80
Location
Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Work Type
M-F 8:30am - 5:00pm
Work Shift
Day
Daily Hours
8 hours
Driving Required
No
Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
SUMMARY
Under general supervision of the Manager of Patient Access, the Supervisor is responsible for RIH/TMH Business Office, Admitting, and Patient Financial Advocates. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:
- Instill Trust and Value Differences
- Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate
In addition, our leaders will demonstrate an aptitude for:
- Ensure Accountability and Build Effective Teams
- Drive Vision and Purpose and Optimize Work Processes
By applying core and leadership competencies, leaders help Brown University Health achieve its strategic goals.
Responsibilities
- Knowledge of Brown University Health Charity Guidelines/Policy, State Medicaid, Emergency Medicaid, Disability Medicaid, and HealthSource RI.
- Reviews Patient Access Metrics for opportunity improvements and implements changes based on the metrics.
- Participates in Enterprise meetings for Patient Access both Operations and Information Services.
- Interviews, hires, and assigns subordinate staff.
- Provides guidance and counsel to subordinate staff.
- Conducts periodic individual and/or group staff meetings; maintains minutes.
- Development plans, develops standards for subordinate staff performance.
- Assures employees complete required safety-related training; maintains safety manual.
- Maintains a safe working environment and takes corrective action when necessary.
- Provides training to new employees and ongoing instructions to all staff regarding new procedures and upgrade of system.
- Maintains policies and procedure manuals for the registration and Insurance Verification system.
- Monitors quality of work performed to assure procedures are followed.
- Collects and collates information for all customer departments, Quality and Productivity Reports, and other statistical needs.
- Monitor System reports that identify account bill holds.
- Complete status transfer for all applicable accounts.
- Maintains adequate staffing; prepares staffing schedules, reschedules personnel in short staffed situations in the scheduling and Bed Control Dept.
- Ensures collections of co-pays from patients in the Admitting, Pre-admission, and the Business Office Department.
- Prepares and maintains department statistics; assists Manager with statistical reports as needed.
- Monitors Services provided to ensure prompt and courteous service is provided to all customers, and work is completed in a timely basis.
- Prepares and submits payroll for staff employees and follows up on any problems to assure accuracy and timeliness.
- Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control in accordance with established hospital department policies, procedures, and objectives.
- Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
BASIC KNOWLEDGE
- Equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field.
- Knowledge of online computer system and spreadsheet software required.
- Knowledge of third-party medical coverage.
- Preferred experience: Knowledge of EPIC ADT application.
Experience
- Three years of progressively responsible experience, with emphasis on computer skills, in a health care setting.
- Previous experience with Information Systems and patient registration in acute health care environment required.
- Minimum of one to three years of supervisory experience required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Sitting for long periods of time at a workstation requiring the continuous use of a computer and telephone in an area not accessible to the public.
- May have to do moderate walking, depending on location of the assignment.
- Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
Supervision includes interviewing, hiring, scheduling, training, conducting performance appraisals, and recommendation of personnel actions.
Pay Range
$55,744.00 - $91,956.80
Location
Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Work Type
M-F 8:30am - 5:00pm
Work Shift
Day
Daily Hours
8 hours
Driving Required
No
Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Bus Driver
Start your CDL before your OPT begins
A Commercial Driver's License is required for nearly all bus driver positions. Begin CDL training and testing while still in school so you're job-ready on day one of your OPT period, not weeks into it.
Target public transit agencies first
Municipal and regional transit authorities like city bus systems frequently hire on OPT because they're familiar with federal work authorization. They often have structured onboarding that accommodates documentation requirements more smoothly than private operators.
Confirm your OPT EAD covers your start date
Bus driver hiring often moves quickly once you pass background and road tests. Verify your Employment Authorization Document is valid before your first day, since driving routes without active authorization creates serious immigration compliance risks.
Disclose your work authorization early in the process
Background checks and CDL verification already make bus driver hiring thorough. Raising your OPT status early avoids late-stage delays and shows professionalism. Most transit employers appreciate transparency over last-minute documentation surprises during onboarding.
Check whether your degree field supports this role for STEM OPT
STEM OPT extension requires a direct connection between your degree and your job. Transportation management, logistics, or engineering degrees may support a STEM extension argument for certain bus operations or fleet management roles.
Track your OPT end date against probationary periods
Many transit agencies have 90-day probationary periods before confirming permanent placement. Make sure your OPT authorization extends well past that window, or begin H-1B visa or other visa discussions with your employer before probation ends.
Bus Driver OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a bus driver on F-1 OPT?
Yes, F-1 OPT authorizes full-time employment in positions related to your field of study. Bus driver roles can qualify depending on your degree, particularly for students with backgrounds in transportation, logistics, or related fields. Your Employment Authorization Document must be valid before you begin driving any route.
Do bus driver employers typically sponsor OPT students?
Public transit agencies are generally more accommodating of OPT work authorization than private employers because they operate under structured HR processes familiar with federal documentation requirements. School districts and regional transit authorities are good targets. Browse open positions on Migrate Mate to find employers actively open to OPT candidates in transportation roles.
Does a bus driver role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree. A standard bus driver position alone is unlikely to qualify, but roles with a logistics, transportation engineering, or fleet operations component may support a STEM OPT extension if your degree is in a STEM-designated field. Your DSO and employer must both agree the job is directly related to your program of study.
Can I get a CDL while on F-1 status before OPT starts?
Yes, obtaining a Commercial Driver's License while on F-1 status is legal because holding a license is not the same as working. You can complete CDL training and pass the licensing exam before your OPT period begins, so you're fully qualified to start driving the moment your Employment Authorization Document becomes valid.
What happens to my bus driver job if my OPT expires before I get an H-1B?
You must stop working the day your OPT authorization expires. If your H-1B wasn't selected in the lottery or your petition is still pending, you'll lose work authorization. Some transit employers will hold positions for cap-gap periods if an H-1B petition was filed on time. Discuss this scenario with your employer well before your OPT end date.