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Enrollment Specialist roles fit F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in education, student services, or higher education administration. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations, supporting both 12-month OPT and the 24-month STEM extension for eligible STEM graduates working in education technology or data-driven enrollment management.
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Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 26 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors.
What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels our commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact – because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.
At Baptist Health, we’re committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our approach is rooted in a “grow our own” philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including:
- Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
- Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
- A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
- Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement
- And so much more
Together, these benefits and others reflect our commitment to caring for our people, so they can build fulfilling careers with us while making a meaningful impact every day.
DESCRIPTION:
Complete new, revalidation and informational updated enrollment applications for participation in government funded payment programs for all Baptist Health Medical Group (BHMG) employed physicians and Baptist Health South Florida (BHSF) facilities with the Medicare, Medicaid and all contracted commercial insurance plans. Corresponds and maintains positive relationships with managed care insurance payors and serves as a central point of contact regarding managed care insurance/payor issues in relation to BHMG employed physicians. Communicates with Medicare Administrative Contractor, fiscal intermediary and contractors for all government payer programs outside the state of Florida and within on behalf of BHSF. To assure all applications, documentation and information necessary for proper compliant reimbursement are up to date, and maintained in proper status. Estimated pay range for this position is $22.53 - $27.26 / hour depending on experience.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Degrees:
- Associates.
Licenses & Certifications:
- NAMSS Certified Professional Credentialing Specialist.
Additional Qualifications:
- Strong detail oriented professional with at least 10 or more years experience in a healthcare setting.
- Five years experience in a hospital business office, knowledge of billing and reimbursement regulations governing government funded programs.
- NAMSS CPCS/CPCSM certification OR Equivalent work experience.
- Experience in a managed care related position dealing directly with payors, providers and/or contracts.
- Position requires strong critical thinking skills, ability to analyze data and excellent writing and interpersonal skills.
- Strong working knowledge of CAQH, PECOS, NPPES required.
- Proficient in MS Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail necessary.
- Ability to formulate decisions and execute a plan of action.
Minimum Required Experience: 5 Years
EOE, including disability/vets
INTRODUCTION
Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 26 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors.
What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels our commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact – because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.
At Baptist Health, we’re committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our approach is rooted in a “grow our own” philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including:
- Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
- Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
- A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
- Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement
- And so much more
Together, these benefits and others reflect our commitment to caring for our people, so they can build fulfilling careers with us while making a meaningful impact every day.
DESCRIPTION:
Complete new, revalidation and informational updated enrollment applications for participation in government funded payment programs for all Baptist Health Medical Group (BHMG) employed physicians and Baptist Health South Florida (BHSF) facilities with the Medicare, Medicaid and all contracted commercial insurance plans. Corresponds and maintains positive relationships with managed care insurance payors and serves as a central point of contact regarding managed care insurance/payor issues in relation to BHMG employed physicians. Communicates with Medicare Administrative Contractor, fiscal intermediary and contractors for all government payer programs outside the state of Florida and within on behalf of BHSF. To assure all applications, documentation and information necessary for proper compliant reimbursement are up to date, and maintained in proper status. Estimated pay range for this position is $22.53 - $27.26 / hour depending on experience.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Degrees:
- Associates.
Licenses & Certifications:
- NAMSS Certified Professional Credentialing Specialist.
Additional Qualifications:
- Strong detail oriented professional with at least 10 or more years experience in a healthcare setting.
- Five years experience in a hospital business office, knowledge of billing and reimbursement regulations governing government funded programs.
- NAMSS CPCS/CPCSM certification OR Equivalent work experience.
- Experience in a managed care related position dealing directly with payors, providers and/or contracts.
- Position requires strong critical thinking skills, ability to analyze data and excellent writing and interpersonal skills.
- Strong working knowledge of CAQH, PECOS, NPPES required.
- Proficient in MS Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail necessary.
- Ability to formulate decisions and execute a plan of action.
Minimum Required Experience: 5 Years
EOE, including disability/vets
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Enrollment Specialist
Target higher education institutions directly
Universities, community colleges, and trade schools frequently hire Enrollment Specialists and have established HR processes for OPT work authorization. Their familiarity with F-1 status makes the conversation about your work authorization significantly smoother than with private employers.
Frame your F-1 background as a differentiator
You've personally navigated the international student enrollment process. That firsthand experience is genuinely valuable in this role. Highlight it explicitly in your cover letter and interviews as insight that domestic candidates simply don't bring to the position.
Confirm your role qualifies as a specialty occupation
Enrollment Specialist positions that require a bachelor's degree in education, counseling, or a related field typically qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B visa sponsorship. Avoid postings that list a degree as preferred rather than required, as that distinction affects future sponsorship eligibility.
Check if your degree field supports a STEM extension
If your degree is in data analytics, information systems, or educational technology, your Enrollment Specialist role may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm the SOC code your employer uses on your I-983 training plan aligns with your STEM-designated degree field.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship before accepting an offer
Raise the H-1B question during final-stage interviews, not after signing. Ask whether the organization has sponsored employees before and whether they work with immigration counsel. Institutions that have done it once are far more likely to do it again without hesitation.
Build relationships inside enrollment and registrar offices
Informational conversations with staff in enrollment management, admissions, and registrar offices help you understand which institutions actively hire and sponsor international employees. These connections often surface openings before they're posted publicly and can lead to internal referrals.
Enrollment Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Enrollment Specialist jobs typically qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes. Enrollment Specialist roles at accredited educational institutions and ed-tech companies generally qualify for F-1 OPT because they require a bachelor's degree in a related field such as education, counseling, or communications. Your OPT EAD card authorizes you to work in any job directly related to your degree field. Confirm the job posting lists a degree as required, not just preferred, to stay on solid footing.
Can I get a STEM OPT extension as an Enrollment Specialist?
It depends on your degree field and the employer's ability to complete the I-983 training plan. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as educational technology, data science, or information systems, and your Enrollment Specialist role involves qualifying work in that area, you may be eligible for the 24-month STEM extension. Your DSO and employer must agree on a training plan that connects your daily work to your STEM degree.
Do education employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Enrollment Specialists?
Public universities and large higher education systems sponsor H-1B visas more consistently than most private employers, partly because they qualify as cap-exempt institutions and can file H-1B petitions year-round without entering the annual lottery. Private colleges and ed-tech companies vary. When evaluating offers, ask specifically whether the organization has sponsored H-1B petitions before and whether they retain immigration counsel.
Where can I find Enrollment Specialist jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters jobs by visa sponsorship and OPT compatibility. Browsing Enrollment Specialist listings on Migrate Mate lets you focus on employers that have a documented history of hiring international candidates, saving time you'd otherwise spend screening postings that won't work for your situation.
What happens to my OPT if my Enrollment Specialist job ends before my EAD expires?
F-1 OPT allows a cumulative 90 days of unemployment during the standard 12-month period. If you're on a STEM extension, that limit drops to 60 days total across both periods. The clock starts the day your employment ends, not when you find new work. Notify your DSO promptly, update your SEVIS record, and begin your job search immediately to stay within the unemployment window.