OPT Patient Registrar Jobs
Patient Registrar jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in health information management, healthcare administration, or public health. These roles fall under NAICS healthcare codes that qualify for OPT work authorization, and many hospital systems have established processes for hiring international students on OPT.
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8200 Constitution Avenue NE Albuquerque, NM 87110-7656
Compensation Pay Range:
Minimum Offer $0.00 Maximum Offer $0.00
Now Hiring: Patient Registrar III-Endocrinology
Summary
Build your Career. Make a Difference. Presbyterian is hiring a skilled Patient Registrar III - Endocrinology.
The Registration Services Associate III serves as the Experience Ambassador, creating an exceptional first impression for patients, families, and visitors in Presbyterian Medical Group Clinics. The Ambassador manages the lobby experience, supports and encourages kiosk use for registration, ensures accurate data capture to prevent denials, and secures financial payments at the time of service, including copays, co-insurance, deductibles, self-pay, and outstanding balances.
Type of Opportunity: Full time
Job Exempt: No
Job is based: PMG - Kaseman
Work Shift: Weekday Schedule Monday-Friday (United States of America)
Responsibilities:
- Provides excellent patient service using CARES, AIDET, and EPE, adjusting to patient needs while maintaining safety and compliance. Resolves complaints, supports lobby cleanliness and comfort, and keeps patients informed of delays.
- Performs accurate registration, kiosk support, demographic and insurance verification, eligibility checks, and e-signature processes. Answers questions about operations, policies, and billing, and maintains kiosk functionality.
- Schedules appointments, follows same-day and team guidelines, monitors schedules for accuracy, manages no-shows and late arrivals, and supports patients before, during, and after their visit. Ensures high-quality registration to reduce claim errors, follows cash-handling policies, secures prior authorizations and referrals, collects required patient payments, and refers patients to Financial Advocates when needed.
Qualifications
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
Experience
- Two years of experience in healthcare or a customer-service field with significant customer-service responsibilities
- Demonstrated competency in scheduling and registration
- Must pass all EPIC competencies within 30 days of hire or upon completion of the Epic Clerical Training class
Abilities
- General knowledge of the customer-encounter process, including scheduling, registration, contract requirements, financial guidelines, coordination of services, and billing
- Understanding of what work is performed, how it is performed, and why it is performed.
All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits.
Wellness
Presbyterian's Employee Wellness rewards program is designed to provide you with engaging opportunities to enhance your health and activate your well-being. Earn gift cards and more by taking an active role in our personal well-being by participating in wellness activities like wellness challenges, webinars, preventive screening and more.
Why work at Presbyterian?
As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans.
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Location Address:
8200 Constitution Avenue NE Albuquerque, NM 87110-7656
Compensation Pay Range:
Minimum Offer $0.00 Maximum Offer $0.00
Now Hiring: Patient Registrar III-Endocrinology
Summary
Build your Career. Make a Difference. Presbyterian is hiring a skilled Patient Registrar III - Endocrinology.
The Registration Services Associate III serves as the Experience Ambassador, creating an exceptional first impression for patients, families, and visitors in Presbyterian Medical Group Clinics. The Ambassador manages the lobby experience, supports and encourages kiosk use for registration, ensures accurate data capture to prevent denials, and secures financial payments at the time of service, including copays, co-insurance, deductibles, self-pay, and outstanding balances.
Type of Opportunity: Full time
Job Exempt: No
Job is based: PMG - Kaseman
Work Shift: Weekday Schedule Monday-Friday (United States of America)
Responsibilities:
- Provides excellent patient service using CARES, AIDET, and EPE, adjusting to patient needs while maintaining safety and compliance. Resolves complaints, supports lobby cleanliness and comfort, and keeps patients informed of delays.
- Performs accurate registration, kiosk support, demographic and insurance verification, eligibility checks, and e-signature processes. Answers questions about operations, policies, and billing, and maintains kiosk functionality.
- Schedules appointments, follows same-day and team guidelines, monitors schedules for accuracy, manages no-shows and late arrivals, and supports patients before, during, and after their visit. Ensures high-quality registration to reduce claim errors, follows cash-handling policies, secures prior authorizations and referrals, collects required patient payments, and refers patients to Financial Advocates when needed.
Qualifications
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
Experience
- Two years of experience in healthcare or a customer-service field with significant customer-service responsibilities
- Demonstrated competency in scheduling and registration
- Must pass all EPIC competencies within 30 days of hire or upon completion of the Epic Clerical Training class
Abilities
- General knowledge of the customer-encounter process, including scheduling, registration, contract requirements, financial guidelines, coordination of services, and billing
- Understanding of what work is performed, how it is performed, and why it is performed.
All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits.
Wellness
Presbyterian's Employee Wellness rewards program is designed to provide you with engaging opportunities to enhance your health and activate your well-being. Earn gift cards and more by taking an active role in our personal well-being by participating in wellness activities like wellness challenges, webinars, preventive screening and more.
Why work at Presbyterian?
As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans.
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Patient Registrar
Target large hospital systems over small clinics
Large hospital networks like academic medical centers and regional health systems employ dedicated HR teams familiar with OPT work authorization. Smaller independent clinics often lack the infrastructure to support international students, making larger employers a more practical starting point.
Lead with your OPT timeline upfront
Tell recruiters your OPT start date and expiration in your first message. Patient Registrar hiring cycles move quickly, and employers need to know whether your authorization window aligns with their onboarding timeline before investing time in interviews.
Highlight HIPAA training and EHR experience
Patient Registrar roles require handling protected health information. If you've completed HIPAA certification or worked with electronic health record systems like Epic or Cerner, lead with that. It directly addresses employer concerns about compliance readiness from day one.
Connect your degree field to the role explicitly
OPT must be directly related to your major. In your cover letter, draw a clear line from your health information, public health, or healthcare management coursework to the daily tasks of patient registration, insurance verification, and data entry.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship timing early
If you're targeting long-term employment, raise H-1B visa sponsorship in the second interview, not after an offer. Healthcare employers with large international workforces often have legal counsel experienced with sponsorship and appreciate candidates who plan proactively.
Use Migrate Mate to filter OPT-friendly employers
Not every Patient Registrar posting comes from an employer open to OPT candidates. Browse Migrate Mate to find roles filtered for visa-friendly hiring, saving time you'd otherwise spend screening employers who won't consider international students.
Patient Registrar OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Patient Registrar job qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes, as long as the role is directly related to your degree. If you studied health information management, healthcare administration, public health, or a related field, a Patient Registrar position typically qualifies. The key is demonstrating the connection between your coursework and the job duties, which include patient intake, insurance verification, and medical record entry.
Can I work as a Patient Registrar on STEM OPT extension?
STEM OPT applies only to degrees in STEM-designated fields. Health information management programs with a CIP code classified as STEM may qualify, but healthcare administration degrees often do not. Check your program's CIP code against the DHS STEM OPT designated degree program list before assuming you're eligible for the 24-month extension.
How do I find Patient Registrar employers who hire OPT students?
Most general job postings don't indicate whether an employer supports OPT candidates. Migrate Mate filters Patient Registrar openings by visa-friendly employers, so you're not wasting applications on organizations unfamiliar with international student hiring. Academic medical centers and large regional health networks tend to have the most established OPT onboarding processes.
What documents do I need to start a Patient Registrar job on OPT?
You'll need your valid F-1 visa, a current I-20 with OPT authorization noted by your DSO, your EAD card showing the approved work start date, and your passport. Employers in healthcare settings often run background checks and may request additional identity verification before your first day due to HIPAA compliance requirements.
What happens to my OPT if I'm laid off from a Patient Registrar position?
You have a cumulative 90-day unemployment allowance during standard OPT, which extends to 150 days if you're on a STEM OPT extension. The clock starts from your OPT authorization date, not your layoff date. Report the job loss to your DSO immediately and begin your search quickly, as exceeding the unemployment limit terminates your OPT status.