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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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Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position:
Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization.
Position Summary
The Managed Care Regional Coordinator’s responsibility is to ensure the accessibility and quality of Managed Care entry points at Sea Mar northern service sites. In addition to co supervision of Managed Care staff, they provide training, technical assistance and support to Managed Care Department staff. To maintain quality they conduct periodic staff competency testing and perform site audits to ensure compliance with corporate and departmental policies, standards and to maintain efficiencies. They assist in establishing and maintaining referral points connecting schools, faith based social service programs/agencies and business community to Sea Mar service sites. They serve as an advisor to clinic managers on public program changes, and staff performance audits. They assist the Managed Care Program Manager in the development and implementation of productivity and strategic marketing plans, tools, and evaluation processes to meet department goals and objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities
As a mission-driven organization, the core values of, and the services offered at Sea Mar are based on the belief that everyone deserves to be respectfully treated in a way that preserves dignity and enhances self-worth. Sea Mar is an advocate for its clients and aims to achieve industry-leading, client-centered, culturally-aware services.
Sea Mar employees serve as an extension of this mission and demonstrate their commitment to an excellent client experience by:
- Understanding and empathizing with client needs
- Surpassing client expectations
- Demonstrating a high level of integrity
- Exhibiting compassion and commitment
- Advocating for social justice
- Taking pride in individual work as well as that of the team
- Continually learning to stay current with industry standards, best practices and technology
As a Sea Mar employee, the individual in this position commits to adherence to these values to their utmost ability and endeavors to strengthen and embody this mission daily.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the Multicultural Services Director, the duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:
- Assists in the establishment and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures for all operational areas of the Managed Care Department.
- Assists in strengthening and expanding new market areas promoting health coverage product awareness. Develops implements, and evaluates local and system wide strategic marketing plans.
- Assists in building a framework for marketing initiatives and devises marketing and PR campaigns to meet annual department goals and objectives.
- Responsible for assisting with new hire posting, coordinating interviews, selection, training, co-supervision, evaluation, and reports to the Multicultural Services Director problems involving staff disciplinary and termination actions.
- Monitors state policy and program changes impacting health coverage, or social programs, provide input on action steps and ensures that managed care staff and clinic managers are kept informed.
- Assess each MCD site to ensure that all managed care sites are properly staffed and supported with the appropriate information and tools. Conducts teleconference and or onsite meetings with Managed Care Department staff to trouble shoot and help refine processes to maximize efficiencies.
- Conducts staff performance and site audits to ensure compliance with department policy and procedures, and quality improvement guidelines.
- Establishes and reviews benchmarks that increase health care access. Collects, consolidates analyzes weekly and monthly production reports and submits weekly/monthly summary to the Multicultural Services Director.
- Collaborates with clinic managers to strategically implement marketing plans promoting Sea Mar programs, processes, products and services.
- Resolves problems, both administrative and operational and ensures compliance with corporate regulations and standards and maintains the strictest confidentiality and performs any other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- He/she will build trust, value others, communicate effectively, drive execution, foster innovation, focus on the customer, collaborate with others, solve problems creatively and demonstrate high integrity.
- This person must have exceptional organizational, and communication skills and demonstrate good judgment and excellent problem-solving abilities.
- At all times they must maintain a professional demeanor and exercise appropriate boundaries in all interactions.
- They must also have the ability to communicate clearly with individuals and before customer/community groups, Sea Mar employees and state agencies.
- This person must be able to understand policy, procedure and eligibility changes as reported in legislative bill text, Washington Administrative Code, and all other state publications. This knowledge must then be effectively communicated to the Sea Mar environment. In proposing new or adjusted systems in response to state-level changes, this person must demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of patient flow and consider impacts on all departments.
- Bilingual (English/ Spanish) required.
- Must be able to read and write proficiently in English and Spanish at a client and professional level.
- Also must be able to generate clear, concise reports, draft proposals, assist with grant writing and the ability to summarize data, and financial reports.
- Working knowledge and experience in a professional office setting, knowledgeable in the use of MS Office Word, Excel, Power Point and Publisher, as well as an overall proficiency in general computing skills.
- Must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and average as it pertains to data utilization.
- Proof reading/editing and or graphic skills are considered a plus.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- B.A. degree either in health sciences, marketing, education or business is required with at least two years of experience in a managed care or health care related environment. Two additional years of direct managed care experience may substitute for formal education.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- This person must have an initial TB test at hire and an annual retest and must receive a satisfactory background check from the Washington State Patrol.
- They must maintain a valid Washington Driver's license and automobile liability insurance coverage.
Additional Requirements
- The applicant must have an initial TB test at hire and an annual retest.
- Pre-hire and annual employee health screening required.
- Annual influenza vaccine required. Only exception is for employees with a medical or religious exemption approved by Administration. Employees with an approved medical or religious exemption must wear a mask at all time during the flu season.
Work Environment
The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
This position may require working on weekends, or before or after the traditional working hours and requires travel to service sites to meet the full requirements of the job description.
Physical Requirements
The Managed Care Regional Coordinator will be required to stand for extended periods of time, lift heavy objects, and multi-task.
Compensation
- Hourly Plan: 31.25 USD Hourly
What We Offer:
Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Prescription coverage
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.
- We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.
Sea Mar is an equal opportunity employer.
INTRODUCTION
Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position:
Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization.
Position Summary
The Managed Care Regional Coordinator’s responsibility is to ensure the accessibility and quality of Managed Care entry points at Sea Mar northern service sites. In addition to co supervision of Managed Care staff, they provide training, technical assistance and support to Managed Care Department staff. To maintain quality they conduct periodic staff competency testing and perform site audits to ensure compliance with corporate and departmental policies, standards and to maintain efficiencies. They assist in establishing and maintaining referral points connecting schools, faith based social service programs/agencies and business community to Sea Mar service sites. They serve as an advisor to clinic managers on public program changes, and staff performance audits. They assist the Managed Care Program Manager in the development and implementation of productivity and strategic marketing plans, tools, and evaluation processes to meet department goals and objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities
As a mission-driven organization, the core values of, and the services offered at Sea Mar are based on the belief that everyone deserves to be respectfully treated in a way that preserves dignity and enhances self-worth. Sea Mar is an advocate for its clients and aims to achieve industry-leading, client-centered, culturally-aware services.
Sea Mar employees serve as an extension of this mission and demonstrate their commitment to an excellent client experience by:
- Understanding and empathizing with client needs
- Surpassing client expectations
- Demonstrating a high level of integrity
- Exhibiting compassion and commitment
- Advocating for social justice
- Taking pride in individual work as well as that of the team
- Continually learning to stay current with industry standards, best practices and technology
As a Sea Mar employee, the individual in this position commits to adherence to these values to their utmost ability and endeavors to strengthen and embody this mission daily.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the Multicultural Services Director, the duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:
- Assists in the establishment and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures for all operational areas of the Managed Care Department.
- Assists in strengthening and expanding new market areas promoting health coverage product awareness. Develops implements, and evaluates local and system wide strategic marketing plans.
- Assists in building a framework for marketing initiatives and devises marketing and PR campaigns to meet annual department goals and objectives.
- Responsible for assisting with new hire posting, coordinating interviews, selection, training, co-supervision, evaluation, and reports to the Multicultural Services Director problems involving staff disciplinary and termination actions.
- Monitors state policy and program changes impacting health coverage, or social programs, provide input on action steps and ensures that managed care staff and clinic managers are kept informed.
- Assess each MCD site to ensure that all managed care sites are properly staffed and supported with the appropriate information and tools. Conducts teleconference and or onsite meetings with Managed Care Department staff to trouble shoot and help refine processes to maximize efficiencies.
- Conducts staff performance and site audits to ensure compliance with department policy and procedures, and quality improvement guidelines.
- Establishes and reviews benchmarks that increase health care access. Collects, consolidates analyzes weekly and monthly production reports and submits weekly/monthly summary to the Multicultural Services Director.
- Collaborates with clinic managers to strategically implement marketing plans promoting Sea Mar programs, processes, products and services.
- Resolves problems, both administrative and operational and ensures compliance with corporate regulations and standards and maintains the strictest confidentiality and performs any other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- He/she will build trust, value others, communicate effectively, drive execution, foster innovation, focus on the customer, collaborate with others, solve problems creatively and demonstrate high integrity.
- This person must have exceptional organizational, and communication skills and demonstrate good judgment and excellent problem-solving abilities.
- At all times they must maintain a professional demeanor and exercise appropriate boundaries in all interactions.
- They must also have the ability to communicate clearly with individuals and before customer/community groups, Sea Mar employees and state agencies.
- This person must be able to understand policy, procedure and eligibility changes as reported in legislative bill text, Washington Administrative Code, and all other state publications. This knowledge must then be effectively communicated to the Sea Mar environment. In proposing new or adjusted systems in response to state-level changes, this person must demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of patient flow and consider impacts on all departments.
- Bilingual (English/ Spanish) required.
- Must be able to read and write proficiently in English and Spanish at a client and professional level.
- Also must be able to generate clear, concise reports, draft proposals, assist with grant writing and the ability to summarize data, and financial reports.
- Working knowledge and experience in a professional office setting, knowledgeable in the use of MS Office Word, Excel, Power Point and Publisher, as well as an overall proficiency in general computing skills.
- Must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and average as it pertains to data utilization.
- Proof reading/editing and or graphic skills are considered a plus.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- B.A. degree either in health sciences, marketing, education or business is required with at least two years of experience in a managed care or health care related environment. Two additional years of direct managed care experience may substitute for formal education.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- This person must have an initial TB test at hire and an annual retest and must receive a satisfactory background check from the Washington State Patrol.
- They must maintain a valid Washington Driver's license and automobile liability insurance coverage.
Additional Requirements
- The applicant must have an initial TB test at hire and an annual retest.
- Pre-hire and annual employee health screening required.
- Annual influenza vaccine required. Only exception is for employees with a medical or religious exemption approved by Administration. Employees with an approved medical or religious exemption must wear a mask at all time during the flu season.
Work Environment
The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
This position may require working on weekends, or before or after the traditional working hours and requires travel to service sites to meet the full requirements of the job description.
Physical Requirements
The Managed Care Regional Coordinator will be required to stand for extended periods of time, lift heavy objects, and multi-task.
Compensation
- Hourly Plan: 31.25 USD Hourly
What We Offer:
Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Prescription coverage
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.
- We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.
Sea Mar is an equal opportunity employer.
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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.