OPT Patient Services Manager Jobs
Patient Services Manager jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in health administration, public health, or business. Most roles require coordinating patient care workflows and managing front-office teams, giving you direct healthcare operations experience that supports both STEM OPT extensions and future H-1B visa sponsorship.
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Aramark Healthcare+ is seeking candidates for a Patient Services Manager position at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, a 310 bed facility located in Chesapeake, VA. The Patient Service Manager will support the Patient Services Operation in the Food & Nutrition Department and will be responsible for developing and executing dining solutions to meet patient and customer needs and tastes. This person will utilize technical training and interpret government mandated nutritional standards in the healthcare industry on food health to develop healthy menu implementation plans. Manages patient feeding, quality assurance and drives patient satisfaction scores.
Job Responsibilities
- Manages patient food service activities, complying with established standards
- Leads patient service staff to ensure meals are properly prepared and delivered to patients
- Conducts rounds on patients/departments
- Oversees the diet office and the service ambassador program
- Record safety and sanitation compliance
- Supervises tray line operation and/or the room service program
- Maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships.
- Identify client needs and communicate operational progress.
- Demonstrate excellent customer service using Aramark's standard service model.
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment for clients, customers, and employees.
- Comply with all applicable policies, rules, and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to safety, health, and wage and hour.
At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.
Qualifications
- Requires at least 1-2 year experience in a food service supervisor or management role.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Healthcare patient services management experience required
- Experience managing, motivating and engaging a large workforce.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs required.
- Excellent interpersonal, customer services and organizational skills required.
- Nutrition education and/or background preferred.
- Experience with CBORD or similar healthcare food service systems preferred.
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About Aramark
Our Mission
Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.
At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential.
Job Description
Aramark Healthcare+ is seeking candidates for a Patient Services Manager position at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, a 310 bed facility located in Chesapeake, VA. The Patient Service Manager will support the Patient Services Operation in the Food & Nutrition Department and will be responsible for developing and executing dining solutions to meet patient and customer needs and tastes. This person will utilize technical training and interpret government mandated nutritional standards in the healthcare industry on food health to develop healthy menu implementation plans. Manages patient feeding, quality assurance and drives patient satisfaction scores.
Job Responsibilities
- Manages patient food service activities, complying with established standards
- Leads patient service staff to ensure meals are properly prepared and delivered to patients
- Conducts rounds on patients/departments
- Oversees the diet office and the service ambassador program
- Record safety and sanitation compliance
- Supervises tray line operation and/or the room service program
- Maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships.
- Identify client needs and communicate operational progress.
- Demonstrate excellent customer service using Aramark's standard service model.
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment for clients, customers, and employees.
- Comply with all applicable policies, rules, and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to safety, health, and wage and hour.
At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.
Qualifications
- Requires at least 1-2 year experience in a food service supervisor or management role.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Healthcare patient services management experience required
- Experience managing, motivating and engaging a large workforce.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs required.
- Excellent interpersonal, customer services and organizational skills required.
- Nutrition education and/or background preferred.
- Experience with CBORD or similar healthcare food service systems preferred.
Education
About Aramark
Our Mission
Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.
At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Patient Services Manager
Target health systems, not just clinics
Large hospital networks and regional health systems have dedicated HR and immigration infrastructure. They sponsor OPT and H-1B visa far more consistently than independent or single-location clinics, which often lack the legal resources to navigate work authorization.
Clarify your OPT timeline upfront
Patient services roles often involve lengthy onboarding and credentialing processes. Let hiring managers know your OPT authorization dates early so they can plan around your work authorization window and assess whether sponsorship is feasible before investing in your training.
Align your degree field to the role description
OPT authorization is tied to your degree field. If your degree is in health administration or public health, emphasize how the Patient Services Manager role directly applies those disciplines, which strengthens your authorization and makes sponsorship arguments easier for employers.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship history during interviews
Ask directly whether the organization has sponsored H-1B visas for similar roles before. Employers with a track record of sponsoring healthcare administrators understand the process and are significantly more likely to support you through the transition from OPT.
Highlight operational and compliance skills
Patient services managers work at the intersection of healthcare regulations, billing compliance, and staff management. Framing your skills around HIPAA familiarity, scheduling systems, and quality metrics makes you a stronger candidate and signals long-term value to sponsoring employers.
Use STEM OPT extension if your degree qualifies
If your degree is in health informatics, healthcare management information systems, or a STEM-designated field, a 24-month STEM OPT extension gives employers more time to file an H-1B petition. Confirm your degree CIP code with your DSO before job searching.
Patient Services Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as Patient Services Managers?
Yes. Patient Services Manager roles qualify for OPT work authorization when your degree field is directly related to the job, typically health administration, public health, business administration, or a related discipline. The position must align with your field of study as confirmed by your DSO. You can browse open Patient Services Manager positions sponsoring OPT students on Migrate Mate.
Does a Patient Services Manager role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree carries a STEM-designated CIP code, such as health informatics, healthcare management information systems, or certain public health programs, you may qualify for the 24-month extension. The role itself does not trigger STEM eligibility. Check your degree's CIP code with your international student office to confirm before applying.
Do employers typically sponsor H-1B visas for Patient Services Manager roles?
Sponsorship varies by employer size and sector. Large health systems, academic medical centers, and multi-site healthcare organizations sponsor H-1B for operations and administrative roles with reasonable frequency. Smaller clinics and independent practices rarely do. When evaluating offers, ask specifically whether the organization has sponsored H-1B petitions for similar roles in the past two to three years.
What degree fields support OPT authorization for this role?
Health administration, healthcare management, public health, business administration with a healthcare focus, and nursing administration degrees all commonly support OPT authorization for Patient Services Manager positions. The key requirement is a direct and demonstrable relationship between your degree coursework and the managerial and operational responsibilities of the role. Your DSO makes the final determination and signs off on your OPT authorization.
How much time do I have on OPT to secure sponsorship as a Patient Services Manager?
Standard post-completion OPT gives you 12 months of work authorization. If you qualify for STEM OPT, that extends to 36 months total. H-1B petitions for October 1 start dates must be filed by mid-April, so timing matters. Starting your job search early and targeting employers familiar with OPT-to-H-1B transitions gives you the best chance of securing sponsorship before your authorization expires.