OPT Quality Analyst Jobs
Quality Analyst roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in engineering, computer science, or information systems. Most positions qualify as STEM-designated roles, supporting a 24-month OPT extension. Employers in software, manufacturing, and healthcare actively hire QA professionals and are experienced with work authorization.
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Essentia Health Distribution Center
Department:
1006240 HOSPITAL CODING - EH SS
Job Description:
Will conduct documentation and coding reviews to ensure compliance with published coding standards, federal and state regulations and Essentia’s Coding Quality Review policy. This includes but is not limited to record reviews for APC, ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, and CPT codes to determine overall coding/charge capture accuracy and identify documentation and educational gaps. This position is also responsible for mentoring, training and providing ongoing feedback and education to hospital outpatient coding staff. This position will work closely with the Coding Manager and Outpatient Coding Supervisor to help support the outpatient coders.
Education Qualifications:
Associates degree in healthcare or business related field and 3 years of coding experience
OR
Bachelors degree in healthcare or business related field and 2 years coding experience
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
Certification/Licensure Requirements:
- RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator)
- RHIT (Registered Health Information technician)
- CCS (Certified Coding Specialist)
- CPC-H (Certified Professional Coder – Hospital)
- CPC (Certified Professional Coder)
FTE:
1
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Remote
Shift Rotation:
Day Rotation (United States of America)
Compensation Range:
$25.22 - $37.83
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.
Building Location:
Essentia Health Distribution Center
Department:
1006240 HOSPITAL CODING - EH SS
Job Description:
Will conduct documentation and coding reviews to ensure compliance with published coding standards, federal and state regulations and Essentia’s Coding Quality Review policy. This includes but is not limited to record reviews for APC, ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, and CPT codes to determine overall coding/charge capture accuracy and identify documentation and educational gaps. This position is also responsible for mentoring, training and providing ongoing feedback and education to hospital outpatient coding staff. This position will work closely with the Coding Manager and Outpatient Coding Supervisor to help support the outpatient coders.
Education Qualifications:
Associates degree in healthcare or business related field and 3 years of coding experience
OR
Bachelors degree in healthcare or business related field and 2 years coding experience
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
Certification/Licensure Requirements:
- RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator)
- RHIT (Registered Health Information technician)
- CCS (Certified Coding Specialist)
- CPC-H (Certified Professional Coder – Hospital)
- CPC (Certified Professional Coder)
FTE:
1
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Remote
Shift Rotation:
Day Rotation (United States of America)
Compensation Range:
$25.22 - $37.83
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Quality Analyst
Lead with your STEM OPT eligibility
Quality Analyst roles frequently fall under STEM-designated CIP codes, making you eligible for a 24-month extension. Mention this upfront in applications. Many hiring managers don't realize QA qualifies, and clarifying it early removes a common objection.
Target industries with established QA pipelines
Software, medical devices, automotive, and aerospace companies hire QA professionals at scale and typically have immigration infrastructure in place. These employers process OPT paperwork routinely, reducing friction compared to smaller firms encountering it for the first time.
Show proficiency with industry-standard QA tools
Familiarity with JIRA, Selenium, TestRail, or SQL signals hands-on experience. Employers sponsoring OPT want to see technical depth, not just process knowledge. List specific tools on your resume with context showing how you used them in real projects.
Apply before your OPT window opens
Hiring timelines for QA roles average four to eight weeks. Start applications at least two months before your OPT start date so offers and authorization align. Waiting until your EAD arrives puts you behind candidates who have already cleared the process.
Quantify defect and quality metrics on your resume
Hiring managers respond to measurable outcomes. Phrases like reduced defect escape rate by 30% or increased test coverage from 60% to 90% demonstrate real impact. Metrics make your contributions concrete and distinguish your resume from generic QA descriptions.
Clarify your authorization status clearly in your application
State that you're authorized to work on F-1 OPT and include your OPT end date and STEM extension eligibility. Ambiguity about work authorization causes employers to pass. Clear, proactive disclosure speeds up recruiter decisions and filters for receptive employers.
Quality Analyst OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Quality Analyst jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Many Quality Analyst positions qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, but it depends on your degree's CIP code, not the job title alone. Degrees in computer science, information systems, industrial engineering, or statistics commonly support STEM designation. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before assuming eligibility, since the same job title can qualify under one degree and not another.
Which types of employers are most likely to hire QA professionals on OPT?
Software companies, medical device manufacturers, aerospace firms, and financial technology companies hire QA professionals regularly and tend to have HR teams familiar with OPT paperwork. Smaller startups may be less experienced with work authorization but are often more flexible. Migrate Mate lists Quality Analyst roles filtered by OPT sponsorship history, so you can focus your search on employers who have hired international candidates before.
Can I work as a Quality Analyst on pre-completion OPT?
Yes, as long as the role is directly related to your field of study. Pre-completion OPT has hour restrictions during the academic year, so full-time Quality Analyst positions are only permitted when school is not in session. Most employers hiring for full-time QA roles expect post-completion OPT, so confirm timing with your DSO before accepting an offer.
What happens to my QA job if my H-1B petition is not selected in the lottery?
If your H-1B visa registration is not selected, your OPT authorization continues until its expiration date. Some employers will retain you through the remainder of your OPT period and refile in the next H-1B cycle. Others may not be able to continue employment after OPT ends. It's worth discussing contingency plans with your employer before your OPT expiration approaches, ideally during the offer stage.
What QA skills are most in demand among OPT-friendly employers?
Employers hiring QA professionals on OPT most consistently seek experience with test automation frameworks like Selenium or Cypress, defect tracking tools like JIRA, and SQL for database validation. In regulated industries such as medical devices or pharmaceuticals, familiarity with FDA quality systems or ISO standards adds significant value. Demonstrating hands-on technical skills, rather than process knowledge alone, improves your odds with employers weighing work authorization costs against candidate value.