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Compliance Associate roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in finance, law, business, or risk management. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B visa sponsorship, giving you a realistic path from OPT through STEM OPT extension if your degree is in a qualifying STEM field.
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Virtual - Arizona
Category
Compliance
Shift
Day
Department
HRI-IRB/Compliance
We prefer multiple years of clinical research experience
Great care starts with great people. (Like you.)
At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most — caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.
Responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for the review and proper adjudication of patient research bills in EPIC (Electronic Medical Record/EMR). Utilizes and understands the Medicare Coverage Analysis (MCA), as well as sponsor contract language to determine intricacies of research and routine care charges. Reviews Clinical Trial Management (CTMS) builds for accuracy against contract and budget at onset and upon amendment. Communicates with the Clinical Trials Business Operations (CTBO) team to resolve discrepancies with MCAs, contracts and CTMS builds. Weekly review and patient reconciliation from visits marked as completed in CTMS. Reviews charges associated with Serious Adverse Events and communicates with the finance and CTBO teams, and billing compliance leads on resolution and payment. Works with coordinating staff and the finance team to resolve billing discrepancies and ensure outside labs and scans are billed appropriately. Facilitates communication between the Program and other HonorHealth departments.
Essential Functions
- Research patient billing adjudication reviewing the MCA, contract, and CTMS for validation. Evaluation of clinical research visits and reconciliation of billing accounts.
- Validate CTMS builds by reviewing against the MCA and sponsor contract. Work with Clinical and Finance staff on bills which contain errors.
- Miscellaneous projects as assigned by the lead research compliance team members and director of compliance.
- Participate in educational events with compliance team members.
- Fosters collaborative partnerships/relationships with all departments within HonorHealth Research Institute.
Education
Associates in healthcare area Required
Bachelors in healthcare area Preferred
Experience
2 years in clinical research experience Required
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Primary City/State
Virtual - Arizona
Category
Compliance
Shift
Day
Department
HRI-IRB/Compliance
We prefer multiple years of clinical research experience
Great care starts with great people. (Like you.)
At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most — caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.
Responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for the review and proper adjudication of patient research bills in EPIC (Electronic Medical Record/EMR). Utilizes and understands the Medicare Coverage Analysis (MCA), as well as sponsor contract language to determine intricacies of research and routine care charges. Reviews Clinical Trial Management (CTMS) builds for accuracy against contract and budget at onset and upon amendment. Communicates with the Clinical Trials Business Operations (CTBO) team to resolve discrepancies with MCAs, contracts and CTMS builds. Weekly review and patient reconciliation from visits marked as completed in CTMS. Reviews charges associated with Serious Adverse Events and communicates with the finance and CTBO teams, and billing compliance leads on resolution and payment. Works with coordinating staff and the finance team to resolve billing discrepancies and ensure outside labs and scans are billed appropriately. Facilitates communication between the Program and other HonorHealth departments.
Essential Functions
- Research patient billing adjudication reviewing the MCA, contract, and CTMS for validation. Evaluation of clinical research visits and reconciliation of billing accounts.
- Validate CTMS builds by reviewing against the MCA and sponsor contract. Work with Clinical and Finance staff on bills which contain errors.
- Miscellaneous projects as assigned by the lead research compliance team members and director of compliance.
- Participate in educational events with compliance team members.
- Fosters collaborative partnerships/relationships with all departments within HonorHealth Research Institute.
Education
Associates in healthcare area Required
Bachelors in healthcare area Preferred
Experience
2 years in clinical research experience Required
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS
We're all in for your career.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Compliance Associate
Target employers with active compliance departments
Banks, insurance firms, and healthcare organizations maintain large in-house compliance teams and routinely sponsor work visas. These employers have existing immigration infrastructure, making OPT-to-H-1B visa transitions far smoother than with smaller companies.
Emphasize your degree's direct relevance
Compliance Associate roles typically require a degree in finance, accounting, law, or business. When applying, make the connection explicit. Visa sponsorship depends on demonstrating your degree is a direct requirement for the role, not just a preference.
Ask about sponsorship before the offer stage
Raise the sponsorship question during later-round interviews, not the first screen. Phrase it as a logistics question: ask whether the company has sponsored H-1B visas for compliance staff before and what that process typically looks like internally.
Pursue STEM OPT extension if your degree qualifies
Degrees in fields like data analytics, information systems, or quantitative finance may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you three years total on OPT and significantly more time to clear the H-1B lottery.
Highlight regulatory certifications in your applications
Certifications like CAMS, CRCM, or Series 7 signal genuine commitment to the compliance field. Employers value specialized credentials when evaluating international candidates, and they strengthen the case for visa sponsorship by demonstrating long-term career intent.
Use Migrate Mate to find OPT-friendly compliance roles
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Compliance Associate OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Compliance Associate jobs typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. Compliance Associate roles at regulated financial institutions, law firms, and healthcare companies generally meet the H-1B specialty occupation standard because they require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as finance, accounting, or business. That said, sponsorship decisions are employer-by-employer, so it is worth confirming directly during the interview process.
Can I work as a Compliance Associate on F-1 OPT without prior full-time experience?
Yes. OPT is available after degree completion regardless of prior work history. Many Compliance Associate roles are entry-level and designed for recent graduates. Internship experience in compliance, audit, or risk management strengthens your application, but a relevant degree and any regulatory coursework can be sufficient to land your first role.
Where can I find Compliance Associate jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and surfaces Compliance Associate positions at employers with a demonstrated history of visa sponsorship. Searching there is more efficient than applying broadly, since you can focus your limited OPT authorization window on companies that are genuinely willing to sponsor.
Does a compliance degree field affect my eligibility for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your specific degree, not your job title. A degree in information systems, quantitative finance, or data analytics may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. A general business administration or political science degree typically does not. Check whether your CIP code appears on the official STEM Designated Degree Program list published by the Department of Homeland Security.
What happens to my OPT authorization if my Compliance Associate job ends before my OPT expires?
F-1 OPT students are permitted a total of 90 days of unemployment during their post-completion OPT period. If your position ends, that unemployment clock starts immediately. You should begin searching for a new qualifying role right away and report any employer changes to your Designated School Official through your SEVIS record to stay in status.