Field Support Specialist Jobs for OPT Students
Field Support Specialist jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with technical troubleshooting backgrounds. Most roles qualify as STEM OPT-eligible under computer science or engineering CIP codes, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization. Employers in this space regularly sponsor H-1B visas for strong performers.
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Location: Bakersfield, CA
Hourly Rate: $21.00 – $23.00 per hour + $2,000 Annual Bonus Potential
Support Operations. Drive Excellence. Grow Your Career.
Maxim Healthcare is seeking a detail-oriented Office Coordinator (Field Support Specialist) to provide essential operational support to our local office. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing administrative tasks that keep the business running smoothly.
Why You’ll Love This Role:
- Competitive Pay & Weekly Paychecks: Reliable compensation you can count on
- Quarterly Bonuses & Profit Sharing: Additional earning potential
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement Planning: 401(k) savings plan with company matching
- Employee Discounts: Access to hundreds of nationwide vendor discounts
- Recognition & Rewards: Be celebrated through our awards and recognition programs
- Career Advancement: Opportunities to grow within a supportive organization
- Training & Mentorship: Benefit from structured onboarding and ongoing development
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with billing, payroll, and medical records processes
- Maintain confidentiality of client, patient, caregiver, and team member information
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA and regulatory requirements
- Provide excellent customer service to visitors, clients, and team members
- Manage office administrative tasks, including supply ordering, answering calls, and handling correspondence
- Support onboarding and credentialing of external staff
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum 1 year of administrative experience, including typing skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new systems quickly
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multitask effectively while maintaining attention to detail
- Note: This is an office-based position
Be the Backbone of Office Operations
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact by supporting essential business functions and ensuring operational excellence, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and join a team that values your dedication and organizational skills.
Maxim Benefits:
Health and Wellness
Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical) and Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program
Retirement and Financial Security:
Employee Assistance Program, Health Savings Account, 401(k) + Company Match, Profit Sharing, Short and Long Term Disability, Primary Caregiver Leave, Parental Leave, Life and Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Voluntary Group Life Insurance and Supplemental Accidental Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Home and Auto Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance and Legal benefits
Lifestyle Benefits:
Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays, Transportation Benefits, Educational Assistance Program, College Partnership Program and Employee Discount Program
Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Maxim Healthcare
Maxim Healthcare has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, employees and communities for more than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs makes us a trusted partner wherever care is needed.
Maxim Healthcare, Inc. (“Maxim”) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Field Support Specialist
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Hourly Rate: $21.00 – $23.00 per hour + $2,000 Annual Bonus Potential
Support Operations. Drive Excellence. Grow Your Career.
Maxim Healthcare is seeking a detail-oriented Office Coordinator (Field Support Specialist) to provide essential operational support to our local office. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing administrative tasks that keep the business running smoothly.
Why You’ll Love This Role:
- Competitive Pay & Weekly Paychecks: Reliable compensation you can count on
- Quarterly Bonuses & Profit Sharing: Additional earning potential
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement Planning: 401(k) savings plan with company matching
- Employee Discounts: Access to hundreds of nationwide vendor discounts
- Recognition & Rewards: Be celebrated through our awards and recognition programs
- Career Advancement: Opportunities to grow within a supportive organization
- Training & Mentorship: Benefit from structured onboarding and ongoing development
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with billing, payroll, and medical records processes
- Maintain confidentiality of client, patient, caregiver, and team member information
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA and regulatory requirements
- Provide excellent customer service to visitors, clients, and team members
- Manage office administrative tasks, including supply ordering, answering calls, and handling correspondence
- Support onboarding and credentialing of external staff
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum 1 year of administrative experience, including typing skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new systems quickly
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multitask effectively while maintaining attention to detail
- Note: This is an office-based position
Be the Backbone of Office Operations
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact by supporting essential business functions and ensuring operational excellence, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and join a team that values your dedication and organizational skills.
Maxim Benefits:
Health and Wellness
Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical) and Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program
Retirement and Financial Security:
Employee Assistance Program, Health Savings Account, 401(k) + Company Match, Profit Sharing, Short and Long Term Disability, Primary Caregiver Leave, Parental Leave, Life and Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Voluntary Group Life Insurance and Supplemental Accidental Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Home and Auto Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance and Legal benefits
Lifestyle Benefits:
Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays, Transportation Benefits, Educational Assistance Program, College Partnership Program and Employee Discount Program
Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Maxim Healthcare
Maxim Healthcare has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, employees and communities for more than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs makes us a trusted partner wherever care is needed.
Maxim Healthcare, Inc. (“Maxim”) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Field Support Specialist
Lead with your technical troubleshooting depth
Field Support Specialists who can diagnose hardware, software, and network issues independently are far easier to sponsor. Document specific systems you've supported, tools you've used, and resolution rates. Concrete technical evidence makes the specialty occupation case stronger for immigration purposes.
Confirm STEM OPT eligibility before applying
Check that your degree CIP code qualifies for the 24-month STEM extension. Engineering technology, computer science, and information systems degrees typically qualify. Confirm with your DSO before accepting an offer so your employer knows exactly how much authorized work time they have.
Target employers with existing H-1B sponsorship history
Companies that have previously filed H-1B petitions for field support or IT roles are far more likely to do it again. This signals an established immigration process internally. Browse OPT-friendly employers on Migrate Mate to identify those with a sponsorship track record in this field.
Address travel requirements early in conversations
Many Field Support Specialist roles require regional or national travel. Clarify with employers whether travel affects your OPT work authorization or pay structure. Some travel-heavy roles complicate H-1B filings due to worksite requirements, so understanding this early protects your timeline.
Get your OPT EAD start date and employer details aligned
Your EAD must list the correct employer before your first day of work. For Field Support roles with training periods or phased start dates, coordinate with HR and your DSO to ensure your authorization reflects the actual work commencement date accurately.
Use your technical certifications as sponsorship leverage
CompTIA A+, Network+, or vendor-specific certifications strengthen both your hire-ability and the H-1B specialty occupation argument. Employers sponsoring visa petitions need to show the role requires specialized knowledge, and industry certifications provide concrete supporting evidence for that filing.
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Can F-1 OPT students work as Field Support Specialists?
Yes. Field Support Specialist roles generally qualify for F-1 OPT work authorization as long as the position is directly related to your degree field. Students with degrees in computer science, information systems, or engineering technology have the clearest path. Confirm the connection with your DSO before accepting an offer, since USCIS expects a demonstrable relationship between your major and the job duties.
Do Field Support Specialist jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Many do, but it depends on your specific degree CIP code rather than the job title itself. If your degree is in a qualifying STEM field such as computer science, electrical engineering, or information technology, and the employer is E-Verify enrolled, you can apply for the 24-month extension. That gives you up to 36 months total. Verify your CIP code with your DSO well before your initial OPT period ends.
Do employers typically sponsor H-1B visas for Field Support Specialist roles?
Sponsorship happens, but it varies by employer size and how the role is structured internally. Larger technology companies and managed service providers are more likely to have established H-1B filing processes for support roles. The key factor is whether the position can be characterized as a specialty occupation requiring a specific degree. Roles involving advanced diagnostics, enterprise systems, or proprietary platforms tend to qualify more cleanly than general help desk positions.
How do I find Field Support Specialist jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters roles by sponsorship-friendliness, so you're not sifting through postings that won't work for your situation. Field Support roles on the platform are sourced from employers familiar with OPT and STEM extension requirements. Searching there saves time and surfaces opportunities where your authorization status is already understood by the hiring team.
What happens to my OPT authorization if my Field Support role involves working at multiple client sites?
Your OPT EAD is tied to your employer, not a specific worksite, so working across multiple client locations for the same employer is generally fine. However, if your role involves placement at a third-party client site as part of a staffing or consulting arrangement, the rules become more complex. USCIS scrutinizes those situations differently under F-1 regulations. Discuss the employment structure with your DSO before starting to confirm your authorization remains valid.
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