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Managed Care Coordinator roles sit at the intersection of healthcare administration and patient advocacy, making them a strong fit for OPT students with degrees in health administration, public health, or nursing. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations, supporting H-1B visa sponsorship after OPT. STEM OPT extension is not typically available for this role.
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Location: Field: This field-based role in Nash County (Nashville), enables associates to primarily operate in the field, traveling to client sites or designated locations as their role requires, with occasional office attendance for meetings or training. This approach ensures flexibility, responsiveness to client needs, and direct, hands-on engagement. These roles are county field-based and require you to interact with patients, members, or providers in person four to five days per week.
Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless accommodation is granted as required by law.
We are partnering with North Carolina DHHS to operationalize a statewide Medicaid Plan designed to support Medicaid-enrolled infants, children, youth, young adults, and families served by the child welfare system so that they receive seamless, integrated, and coordinated health care. Within the Children and Families Specialty Plan (CFSP), and regardless of where a member lives, they will have access to the same basic benefits and services, including Physical health, Behavioral health, Pharmacy, Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) services, long term services and supports, Unmet health-related resource needs, and Integrated care management. We envision North Carolina where all children and families thrive in safe, stable, and nurturing homes.
The CFSP Managed Care Coordinator is responsible for the overall management of the members’ individual service plan within the scope of position in the NC CFSP Program, as required by applicable state law and contract.
How you will make an impact:
- Provide integrated whole-person Care Management under the CFSP Care Management model, including coordination across physical health, behavioral health, I/DD, LTSS, pharmacy, and unmet health-related needs.
- Offer Trauma-Informed Care by recognizing the role of ACEs in the CFSP population and coordinating cross-agency care to support children’s diverse needs, including physical, behavioral, social, educational, and legal aspects.
- Collaborate closely with each Member’s County Child Welfare Worker to align health care needs with permanency planning goals.
- Work with a multidisciplinary care team, including primary health care and behavioral health professionals, specialty providers, and stakeholders in the child welfare system, to coordinate care (e.g., coordination involving juvenile justice awareness).
- Conduct telephonic or face-to-face assessments using predefined questions to identify, evaluate, coordinate, and manage member program needs.
- Identify members with potential clinical health care needs using predefined tools, coordinating their cases with clinical healthcare management and an interdisciplinary team for care coordination support.
- Oversee non-clinical needs of members with chronic illnesses, co-morbidities, or disabilities for cost-effective and efficient service utilization.
- Set short- and long-term goals in collaboration with members, caregivers, families, natural supports, and physicians.
- Identify members who would benefit from expanded services.
Minimum Requirements
- Requires BA/BS degree and a minimum of 1 year of experience working directly with people related to the specific program population or other related community-based organizations; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.
Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences:
- Must reside in North Carolina.
- BA/BS degree preferred in a field related to health, psychology, sociology, social work, nursing or another relevant human services area.
- Two (2) years of experience working directly with individuals served by the child welfare system is preferred.
- Travels to worksite and other locations as necessary.
Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.
Who We Are
Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.
How We Work
At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success – for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.
We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.
Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.
The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.
Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.
CFSP Managed Care Coordinator
Location: Field: This field-based role in Nash County (Nashville), enables associates to primarily operate in the field, traveling to client sites or designated locations as their role requires, with occasional office attendance for meetings or training. This approach ensures flexibility, responsiveness to client needs, and direct, hands-on engagement. These roles are county field-based and require you to interact with patients, members, or providers in person four to five days per week.
Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless accommodation is granted as required by law.
We are partnering with North Carolina DHHS to operationalize a statewide Medicaid Plan designed to support Medicaid-enrolled infants, children, youth, young adults, and families served by the child welfare system so that they receive seamless, integrated, and coordinated health care. Within the Children and Families Specialty Plan (CFSP), and regardless of where a member lives, they will have access to the same basic benefits and services, including Physical health, Behavioral health, Pharmacy, Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) services, long term services and supports, Unmet health-related resource needs, and Integrated care management. We envision North Carolina where all children and families thrive in safe, stable, and nurturing homes.
The CFSP Managed Care Coordinator is responsible for the overall management of the members’ individual service plan within the scope of position in the NC CFSP Program, as required by applicable state law and contract.
How you will make an impact:
- Provide integrated whole-person Care Management under the CFSP Care Management model, including coordination across physical health, behavioral health, I/DD, LTSS, pharmacy, and unmet health-related needs.
- Offer Trauma-Informed Care by recognizing the role of ACEs in the CFSP population and coordinating cross-agency care to support children’s diverse needs, including physical, behavioral, social, educational, and legal aspects.
- Collaborate closely with each Member’s County Child Welfare Worker to align health care needs with permanency planning goals.
- Work with a multidisciplinary care team, including primary health care and behavioral health professionals, specialty providers, and stakeholders in the child welfare system, to coordinate care (e.g., coordination involving juvenile justice awareness).
- Conduct telephonic or face-to-face assessments using predefined questions to identify, evaluate, coordinate, and manage member program needs.
- Identify members with potential clinical health care needs using predefined tools, coordinating their cases with clinical healthcare management and an interdisciplinary team for care coordination support.
- Oversee non-clinical needs of members with chronic illnesses, co-morbidities, or disabilities for cost-effective and efficient service utilization.
- Set short- and long-term goals in collaboration with members, caregivers, families, natural supports, and physicians.
- Identify members who would benefit from expanded services.
Minimum Requirements
- Requires BA/BS degree and a minimum of 1 year of experience working directly with people related to the specific program population or other related community-based organizations; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.
Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences:
- Must reside in North Carolina.
- BA/BS degree preferred in a field related to health, psychology, sociology, social work, nursing or another relevant human services area.
- Two (2) years of experience working directly with individuals served by the child welfare system is preferred.
- Travels to worksite and other locations as necessary.
Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.
Who We Are
Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.
How We Work
At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success – for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.
We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.
Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.
The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.
Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Managed Care Coordinator
Target health systems over staffing agencies
Large hospital networks and managed care organizations like Kaiser Permanente or Anthem are more likely to sponsor H-1B visas than staffing firms. Prioritize direct-hire roles where the employer has an established immigration sponsorship history.
Frame your degree as a specialty occupation match
Managed Care Coordinator roles typically require a degree in health administration, nursing, or public health. In your application, explicitly connect your degree field to the role requirements to support the specialty occupation classification USCIS expects.
Ask about sponsorship before the final interview round
Raise the H-1B sponsorship question after an initial phone screen, not in your first message. Asking too early signals inexperience. Waiting until an offer is extended leaves no time to negotiate if the employer declines.
Highlight care coordination certifications
Credentials like the Certified Case Manager (CCM) designation signal professional commitment and can strengthen a specialty occupation argument with USCIS. Employers also view certifications as evidence you are serious about a long-term career in the field.
Understand your OPT end date before applying
Employers need enough runway to file an H-1B petition before your OPT expires. If you have less than six months remaining, prioritize employers with a track record of filing cap-subject H-1B petitions for healthcare administration roles.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Migrate Mate filters Managed Care Coordinator jobs by visa sponsorship availability, saving you from applying to roles where sponsorship is off the table. Browsing verified sponsoring employers reduces wasted applications and focuses your search.
Managed Care Coordinator OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Managed Care Coordinator role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
In most cases, yes. USCIS generally recognizes Managed Care Coordinator positions as specialty occupations when the employer requires a bachelor's degree or higher in health administration, nursing, public health, or a directly related field. If the employer lists only a general degree as acceptable, the classification becomes harder to support. Make sure the job description ties the degree requirement to a specific field, not just any bachelor's degree.
Can I work as a Managed Care Coordinator on OPT without a STEM extension?
Yes. OPT authorization is not limited to STEM fields. If your degree is in health administration, public health, nursing, or a related healthcare field, you can work as a Managed Care Coordinator on standard 12-month OPT. STEM OPT extension is not available for most health administration programs, so planning your H-1B timeline from day one matters. Start conversations with employers about sponsorship early in your job search.
Which types of employers are most likely to sponsor an H-1B for this role?
Large managed care organizations, integrated health systems, and insurance carriers with dedicated HR and legal teams are the most likely sponsors. Smaller clinics or regional providers may lack the infrastructure to navigate the H-1B process. Migrate Mate lists Managed Care Coordinator roles from employers with verified sponsorship history, which is the most efficient way to identify realistic targets without sifting through hundreds of postings manually.
What should I do if my OPT expires before the H-1B cap opens?
If your OPT expires between October 1 and the April filing window, you may be eligible for a cap-gap extension if your employer files your H-1B petition before your OPT ends. This automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. Confirm with your Designated School Official that your SEVIS record reflects the cap-gap status. An immigration attorney can help your employer file on time to preserve your eligibility.
How do I address OPT status with a potential employer during the hiring process?
Be straightforward but strategic. After passing an initial screen, briefly explain that you're authorized to work on OPT for 12 months and are interested in employers who can support H-1B sponsorship afterward. Framing it as a forward-looking plan rather than an immediate burden tends to land better. Employers in healthcare administration are generally familiar with the H-1B process, particularly at larger organizations that hire internationally trained professionals regularly.