Patient Service Specialist Jobs for OPT Students
Patient Service Specialist jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with healthcare administration, public health, or pre-med backgrounds. Most roles qualify under CIP codes tied to health services, and STEM OPT extension may apply depending on your degree program.
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Location: Nicholasville, KY
Type of Employment: Fulltime (FLOAT)
Schedule: Weekdays - Monday through Thursday (8am to 5pm OR 9am to 6pm) & Friday (8am to 5pm)
Compensation: Starting at $16/hour (pending experience)
This is a FLOAT position, which requires traveling between teams/centers in the greater Nicholasville and Lexington area. Reliable transportation and a clean driving record is preferred.
When patients enter our outpatient physical therapy center in Nicholasville, we want them to have an exceptional experience - starting at the front desk. That’s where you come in. As a patient service specialist, you’ll manage both the patient side and business side of our center. Don’t underestimate the impact you can make on every patient’s care experience, even before they leave the waiting room.
Why Join Us: (benefits for full-time at 32+ hours/week)
- Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
- Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
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Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
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Greet and register patients and provide information about what to expect during their visit and information about their next appointment as they check out
- Schedule patient appointments in person and via phone
- Regular communication with parties such as attorney offices, insurance companies and translation companies, market operational leaders and business development team
- Collect co-pays from patients, manage payer approvals and conduct insurance authorizations and verifications
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1 Year of Front Desk Experience
- Health Care Experience
Preferred Qualifications
- 1 Year of Medical Office Experience
Position: Patient Service Specialist
Location: Nicholasville, KY
Type of Employment: Fulltime (FLOAT)
Schedule: Weekdays - Monday through Thursday (8am to 5pm OR 9am to 6pm) & Friday (8am to 5pm)
Compensation: Starting at $16/hour (pending experience)
This is a FLOAT position, which requires traveling between teams/centers in the greater Nicholasville and Lexington area. Reliable transportation and a clean driving record is preferred.
When patients enter our outpatient physical therapy center in Nicholasville, we want them to have an exceptional experience - starting at the front desk. That’s where you come in. As a patient service specialist, you’ll manage both the patient side and business side of our center. Don’t underestimate the impact you can make on every patient’s care experience, even before they leave the waiting room.
Why Join Us: (benefits for full-time at 32+ hours/week)
- Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
- Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
-
Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
-
Greet and register patients and provide information about what to expect during their visit and information about their next appointment as they check out
- Schedule patient appointments in person and via phone
- Regular communication with parties such as attorney offices, insurance companies and translation companies, market operational leaders and business development team
- Collect co-pays from patients, manage payer approvals and conduct insurance authorizations and verifications
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1 Year of Front Desk Experience
- Health Care Experience
Preferred Qualifications
- 1 Year of Medical Office Experience
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Patient Service Specialist
Target healthcare systems, not just clinics
Large hospital networks and integrated health systems like Kaiser Permanente or HCA Healthcare have dedicated HR teams experienced with OPT work authorization. Smaller private practices often lack the infrastructure to process international student employment paperwork reliably.
Confirm your role qualifies under your CIP code
Patient Service Specialist positions typically fall under health services administration or clinical support. Verify your degree's CIP code aligns with the job duties before accepting an offer to avoid DSO complications and potential OPT authorization issues.
Apply before your OPT start date, not after
You can receive a job offer and sign employment paperwork before your OPT begins. Starting the application process two to three months before graduation gives you a realistic buffer to land a role before your authorization window opens.
Highlight bilingual skills in your application
Healthcare employers actively recruit multilingual patient service staff to serve diverse patient populations. Fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, Hindi, or other languages is a concrete differentiator that can move your application ahead of domestic candidates with comparable credentials.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship during the final interview stage
Raise long-term visa sponsorship after you have a verbal offer, not during early screening. Frame it as confirming next steps rather than a negotiation. Employers who have sponsored before will typically say so without hesitation.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for OPT-friendly openings
Browsing general job boards wastes time on roles that will not consider international students. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search, surfacing Patient Service Specialist roles from employers with a documented history of sponsoring work visas.
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Get Access To All JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Patient Service Specialist job qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes, as long as the role is directly related to your degree. OPT requires employment in a position that is related to your field of study. Patient Service Specialist roles typically qualify for students with degrees in health services administration, public health, or a related clinical field. Your DSO must verify the connection before you begin work.
Can Patient Service Specialist roles qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Possibly, but it depends on your specific degree program's CIP code, not the job title itself. If your degree in health informatics, healthcare management, or a qualifying STEM-designated program appears on the STEM OPT designated degree program list, and the employer is enrolled in E-Verify, you may be eligible for the 24-month extension.
How do I find Patient Service Specialist employers who sponsor visas?
The most efficient approach is to focus your search on employers with a documented history of sponsoring international employees. Migrate Mate aggregates Patient Service Specialist openings from employers who have filed for work visa sponsorship, so you can filter out roles that will not lead to long-term authorization before you invest time applying.
What happens if my OPT expires before my employer files for H-1B sponsorship?
If your employer misses the H-1B filing window and your OPT expires, you lose work authorization and must stop working immediately. To protect yourself, confirm your employer's H-1B sponsorship timeline before accepting an offer. The H-1B cap-subject filing window opens in March each year for an October 1 start date, and healthcare employers are generally familiar with this cycle.
Do Patient Service Specialist roles count toward OPT if the work is part-time?
Pre-completion OPT requires working fewer than 20 hours per week, while post-completion OPT requires at least 20 hours per week to remain in valid status. A part-time Patient Service Specialist position can satisfy post-completion OPT requirements as long as it meets the 20-hour minimum and remains directly related to your degree program.
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