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People Operations Specialist roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Management Consultant or Social Worker categories, depending on your specific duties and degree. Canadian citizens can apply at the border or a U.S. consulate without a cap. Mexican citizens need consular processing and fall under TN's annual allocation.
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Get Access To All JobsAt R1, we’re transforming how healthcare works by combining nearly two decades of revenue cycle expertise with advanced technology, including analytics, AI, intelligent automation and workflow orchestration. We pair that technology with the irreplaceable expertise of our people to help hospitals, health systems and medical groups improve financial performance, simplify administrative complexity and create better experiences for patients and providers.
All Together Better defines our culture and the way we work. We’re a diverse, global team united by a shared mission to make healthcare work better for all. Across technology, operations and support functions, our people bring deep expertise, empathy and ingenuity to the work we do. Here, collaboration fuels progress, adaptability sparks innovation and every voice can help shape what’s next for R1 and the future of healthcare.
Compensation for this role is expected to be approximately $114,000 annually.
R1 is the leading provider of technology-driven solutions that transform the patient experience and financial performance of hospitals, health systems, and medical groups. We are the one company that combines the deep expertise of a global workforce of revenue cycle professionals with the industry’s most advanced technology platform, encompassing sophisticated analytics, AI, intelligent automation, and workflow orchestration.
As our Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Specialist, you will use clinical and coding knowledge for conducting clinically based concurrent and retrospective reviews of inpatient medical records. Every day, you will evaluate the documentation of clinical services by identifying opportunities for improving the quality of medical record documentation, including focused reviews in areas identified by CDI leadership: Mortality reviews, PSI reviews, and other identified projects. Facilitates and obtains appropriate physician documentation for any clinical conditions or procedures to support the appropriate severity of illness, expected risk of mortality, and complexity of care of the patient. Participates in ongoing documentation improvement initiatives, including formal and informal education plans related to clinical documentation improvement to providers and the CDI team.
Here’s what you will experience working as a Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Specialist:
- Initiates physician interaction when ambiguous, missing, or conflicting information is in the medical record, through the physician query process and/or participation in rounding with the physicians by requesting additional documentation for correct coding and compliance necessary for accurate reflection of CMI, LOS, and optimal resource utilization.
- Educates physicians and other staff on documentation requirements, coding guidelines, and reimbursement policies.
- Utilizes Hospital coding code set, policies and procedures, Federal and State coding reimbursement guidelines, and application of the Coding Clinic Guidelines to assign working DRG, reviewing patient records throughout hospitalization that have been identified as focus DRG by regulatory agencies or the facility to ensure the codes are reported at the highest specificity.
- Collaborates with coders, auditors, quality improvement teams, and other stakeholders to resolve documentation issues and improve coding accuracy.
- Stays updated on the latest developments and changes in clinical documentation standards, coding rules, and regulatory requirements.
- Conducts focused reviews in areas identified by CDI leadership: Mortality reviews, PSI reviews, as well as other identified projects.
Required Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree in Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is preferred).
- An active US RN license is required.
- Must have front line CDI experience in an acute care hospital.
- Three to five years of recent clinical work experience in the medical-surgical area, ICU, telemetry, and or emergency department.
- Knowledge or experience in electronic medical records (EMR) platforms and CDI platforms.
For this US-based position, the base pay range is $52,025.00 - $97,528.69 per year. Individual pay is determined by role, level, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This job is eligible to participate in our annual bonus plan at a target of 5.00%.
The healthcare system is always evolving — and it’s up to us to use our shared expertise to find new solutions that can keep up. On our growing team you’ll find the opportunity to constantly learn, collaborate across groups and explore new paths for your career.
Our associates are given the chance to contribute, think boldly and create meaningful work that makes a difference in the communities we serve around the world. We go beyond expectations in everything we do. Not only does that drive customer success and improve patient care, but that same enthusiasm is applied to giving back to the community and taking care of our team — including offering a competitive benefits package.
R1 RCM Inc. (“the Company”) is dedicated to the fundamentals of equal employment opportunity. The Company’s employment practices, including those regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline, and termination shall not be based on any person’s age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the Company is dedicated to providing a workplace free from harassment based on any of the foregoing protected categories.
If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the job application process, please contact us at 312-496-7709 for assistance.
CA PRIVACY NOTICE: California resident job applicants can learn more about their privacy rights California Consent.
At R1, we’re transforming how healthcare works by combining nearly two decades of revenue cycle expertise with advanced technology, including analytics, AI, intelligent automation and workflow orchestration. We pair that technology with the irreplaceable expertise of our people to help hospitals, health systems and medical groups improve financial performance, simplify administrative complexity and create better experiences for patients and providers.
All Together Better defines our culture and the way we work. We’re a diverse, global team united by a shared mission to make healthcare work better for all. Across technology, operations and support functions, our people bring deep expertise, empathy and ingenuity to the work we do. Here, collaboration fuels progress, adaptability sparks innovation and every voice can help shape what’s next for R1 and the future of healthcare.
Compensation for this role is expected to be approximately $114,000 annually.
R1 is the leading provider of technology-driven solutions that transform the patient experience and financial performance of hospitals, health systems, and medical groups. We are the one company that combines the deep expertise of a global workforce of revenue cycle professionals with the industry’s most advanced technology platform, encompassing sophisticated analytics, AI, intelligent automation, and workflow orchestration.
As our Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Specialist, you will use clinical and coding knowledge for conducting clinically based concurrent and retrospective reviews of inpatient medical records. Every day, you will evaluate the documentation of clinical services by identifying opportunities for improving the quality of medical record documentation, including focused reviews in areas identified by CDI leadership: Mortality reviews, PSI reviews, and other identified projects. Facilitates and obtains appropriate physician documentation for any clinical conditions or procedures to support the appropriate severity of illness, expected risk of mortality, and complexity of care of the patient. Participates in ongoing documentation improvement initiatives, including formal and informal education plans related to clinical documentation improvement to providers and the CDI team.
Here’s what you will experience working as a Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Specialist:
- Initiates physician interaction when ambiguous, missing, or conflicting information is in the medical record, through the physician query process and/or participation in rounding with the physicians by requesting additional documentation for correct coding and compliance necessary for accurate reflection of CMI, LOS, and optimal resource utilization.
- Educates physicians and other staff on documentation requirements, coding guidelines, and reimbursement policies.
- Utilizes Hospital coding code set, policies and procedures, Federal and State coding reimbursement guidelines, and application of the Coding Clinic Guidelines to assign working DRG, reviewing patient records throughout hospitalization that have been identified as focus DRG by regulatory agencies or the facility to ensure the codes are reported at the highest specificity.
- Collaborates with coders, auditors, quality improvement teams, and other stakeholders to resolve documentation issues and improve coding accuracy.
- Stays updated on the latest developments and changes in clinical documentation standards, coding rules, and regulatory requirements.
- Conducts focused reviews in areas identified by CDI leadership: Mortality reviews, PSI reviews, as well as other identified projects.
Required Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree in Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is preferred).
- An active US RN license is required.
- Must have front line CDI experience in an acute care hospital.
- Three to five years of recent clinical work experience in the medical-surgical area, ICU, telemetry, and or emergency department.
- Knowledge or experience in electronic medical records (EMR) platforms and CDI platforms.
For this US-based position, the base pay range is $52,025.00 - $97,528.69 per year. Individual pay is determined by role, level, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This job is eligible to participate in our annual bonus plan at a target of 5.00%.
The healthcare system is always evolving — and it’s up to us to use our shared expertise to find new solutions that can keep up. On our growing team you’ll find the opportunity to constantly learn, collaborate across groups and explore new paths for your career.
Our associates are given the chance to contribute, think boldly and create meaningful work that makes a difference in the communities we serve around the world. We go beyond expectations in everything we do. Not only does that drive customer success and improve patient care, but that same enthusiasm is applied to giving back to the community and taking care of our team — including offering a competitive benefits package.
R1 RCM Inc. (“the Company”) is dedicated to the fundamentals of equal employment opportunity. The Company’s employment practices, including those regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline, and termination shall not be based on any person’s age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the Company is dedicated to providing a workplace free from harassment based on any of the foregoing protected categories.
If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the job application process, please contact us at 312-496-7709 for assistance.
CA PRIVACY NOTICE: California resident job applicants can learn more about their privacy rights California Consent.
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Align your degree to the role
TN visa approval depends on your degree field matching your People Operations duties. A business administration or HR degree maps cleanly to Management Consultant. A psychology or social science degree may require you to frame your role differently to CBP.
Request a support letter before signing
Ask your prospective employer for a TN support letter detailing your job duties, degree requirement, and employment terms before you accept the offer. CBP reviews this letter at the port of entry, and vague language is the most common reason for refusal.
Target companies with HR technology teams
People Operations roles at companies running HRIS platforms like Workday or SAP tend to have clearer specialty occupation framing, which strengthens your TN application. Employers in these environments are also more likely to understand and support TN sponsorship.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for TN-ready employers
Search Migrate Mate to find People Operations Specialist openings at employers with recent visa filings and sponsorship experience. Filtering by employers experienced with work visa processes saves you from negotiating the visa process with HR teams encountering it for the first time.
Prepare for Mexican citizens' consular timeline
If you're a Mexican citizen, build at least four to six weeks into your start date for consular appointment scheduling. TN processing for Mexican nationals requires an in-person interview, unlike Canadian citizens who can be admitted at the border same-day.
Separate your offer letter from your support letter
Your offer letter covers compensation and start date. Your TN support letter covers the professional classification argument. Submit them as distinct documents to CBP. Combining them into one document often leaves the classification rationale buried under employment terms.
People Operations Specialist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a People Operations Specialist role qualify for a TN visa?
It can, but the qualifying category depends on your specific duties and degree. Most People Operations Specialists apply under the Management Consultant category, which requires a baccalaureate or licenciatura degree in a relevant field like business administration, human resources, or organizational psychology. If your role involves workforce counseling or employee assistance programs, a Social Worker classification may also apply. CBP makes the final determination at entry.
How does TN compare to H-1B for People Operations Specialist roles?
TN is significantly more accessible for Canadian and Mexican citizens in this role. There is no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and no lengthy USCIS petition process. H-1B visa requires employer sponsorship through a lottery with roughly a one-in-four selection rate. TN approval happens at the port of entry for Canadians, often the same day you travel. For a role where the specialty occupation argument is already established, TN removes months of processing uncertainty.
Can I switch People Operations employers on a TN visa?
Yes, but your TN authorization is tied to a specific employer. Before you start with a new company, you need a new TN admission reflecting the new employer's details. Canadian citizens can do this at any port of entry. Mexican citizens must schedule a new consular appointment. Working for a new employer before completing this step puts you out of status, even if your TN hasn't expired.
Where can I find People Operations Specialist jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals looking for U.S. roles with TN visa sponsorship. You can filter People Operations Specialist openings by employers who have a track record of sponsoring TN visas, which reduces the time spent educating HR teams on a visa they may not have processed before.
What happens if CBP questions my People Operations role at the border?
CBP officers have discretion to question the professional classification of your role if your duties sound administrative rather than consultative. Bring a detailed support letter that maps your specific responsibilities to the Management Consultant definition, along with your degree transcripts and any professional certifications. If you're refused, you can reapply with stronger documentation. Refusal at the border is not a permanent bar to future TN applications.