Healthcare OPT Jobs in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is one of the strongest states for healthcare F-1 OPT sponsorship, anchored by world-renowned employers like Mass General Brigham, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Boston Children's Hospital. The Greater Boston area, Worcester, and Springfield each have active hiring markets for international students in clinical, research, and health technology roles.
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The Healthcare Data Analyst will join a collaborative team at Joslin Diabetes Center supporting clinical operations, grounded in patient safety and improvement science to participate in projects that promote a culture of excellence.
The Healthcare Data Analyst will be responsible for acquisition, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of sensitive data to support quality and performance measurement and track improvement efforts. They must be able to work independently and collaboratively to locate and validate data, identify data requirements, and communicate data specifications to team members and leaders. They must be able to develop reporting/analytic solutions, but also be able to draw meaningful conclusions and make recommendations for actions.
The Healthcare Data Analyst will leverage software applications to design solutions and perform detailed data mapping and analysis. They will not only manage data and design new processes, but will be accountable for the timely and accurate production of routine monitoring reports and special projects. This requires experience working with databases, establishing data connections and running queries, aggregating and synthesizing data for business plans, trends, and projections, along with creativity, curiosity, and initiative to evolve the tools and reporting systems to meet the priorities of a dynamic healthcare environment. They will need an understanding of healthcare financial and operational processes, data management, as well as manipulation and interpretation of large databases.
This role is expected to have onsite training for the first few months then transition to a hybrid schedule. As a health care organization, we have the responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for acquiring, validating, and querying data from data repositories and then using available tools to create dashboards, reports, and effectively synthesizing the data for the end user.
- Works with members across teams to define problems and clarify objectives; determines data needs and assists in designing collection tools and reports. Evaluates data and reports to assess if reporting meets end user requirements.
- Develops executive level presentations including key observations of statistical, financial and qualitative information. Provides consulting support in developing strategic recommendations to aid decision making by senior management.
- Stays abreast of healthcare trends and market development as context for analyses, and becomes proficient with the health system's decision support and other systems.
- Collaborates with Information Systems and enterprise data analytics team(s) to obtain and maintain sources and mapping tables.
- Ensures data integrity and data quality, regularly reviews data for accuracy, identifies trends, and communicates changes.
- Other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Allied Health or related required. Master's degree in Public Health, Finance, Epidemiology, Biostatistics or equivalent preferred.
- 2-5 years related work experience.
- Strong experience in data management and analytic tools and techniques; Strong experience in report writing, analytics, visualizations, dashboard creation; Strong experience demonstrating analytical, financial, qualitative and quantitative skills.
- Advanced technical computer skills as required for technical support specific to functional area and related systems.
COMPENSATION
- The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.
- (Min): USD $72,800.00/Yr. (Max): USD $93,600.00/Yr.
INTRODUCTION
The Healthcare Data Analyst will join a collaborative team at Joslin Diabetes Center supporting clinical operations, grounded in patient safety and improvement science to participate in projects that promote a culture of excellence.
The Healthcare Data Analyst will be responsible for acquisition, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of sensitive data to support quality and performance measurement and track improvement efforts. They must be able to work independently and collaboratively to locate and validate data, identify data requirements, and communicate data specifications to team members and leaders. They must be able to develop reporting/analytic solutions, but also be able to draw meaningful conclusions and make recommendations for actions.
The Healthcare Data Analyst will leverage software applications to design solutions and perform detailed data mapping and analysis. They will not only manage data and design new processes, but will be accountable for the timely and accurate production of routine monitoring reports and special projects. This requires experience working with databases, establishing data connections and running queries, aggregating and synthesizing data for business plans, trends, and projections, along with creativity, curiosity, and initiative to evolve the tools and reporting systems to meet the priorities of a dynamic healthcare environment. They will need an understanding of healthcare financial and operational processes, data management, as well as manipulation and interpretation of large databases.
This role is expected to have onsite training for the first few months then transition to a hybrid schedule. As a health care organization, we have the responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for acquiring, validating, and querying data from data repositories and then using available tools to create dashboards, reports, and effectively synthesizing the data for the end user.
- Works with members across teams to define problems and clarify objectives; determines data needs and assists in designing collection tools and reports. Evaluates data and reports to assess if reporting meets end user requirements.
- Develops executive level presentations including key observations of statistical, financial and qualitative information. Provides consulting support in developing strategic recommendations to aid decision making by senior management.
- Stays abreast of healthcare trends and market development as context for analyses, and becomes proficient with the health system's decision support and other systems.
- Collaborates with Information Systems and enterprise data analytics team(s) to obtain and maintain sources and mapping tables.
- Ensures data integrity and data quality, regularly reviews data for accuracy, identifies trends, and communicates changes.
- Other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Allied Health or related required. Master's degree in Public Health, Finance, Epidemiology, Biostatistics or equivalent preferred.
- 2-5 years related work experience.
- Strong experience in data management and analytic tools and techniques; Strong experience in report writing, analytics, visualizations, dashboard creation; Strong experience demonstrating analytical, financial, qualitative and quantitative skills.
- Advanced technical computer skills as required for technical support specific to functional area and related systems.
COMPENSATION
- The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.
- (Min): USD $72,800.00/Yr. (Max): USD $93,600.00/Yr.
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Which healthcare companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Massachusetts?
Several major Massachusetts healthcare employers have a track record of hiring F-1 OPT candidates, including Mass General Brigham, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, UMass Memorial Health, Tufts Medicine, and Boston Children's Hospital. Biotech and health technology companies in the Kendall Square corridor, such as those in the broader Boston life sciences cluster, also regularly bring on OPT workers in research and analytics roles.
Which cities in Massachusetts have the most healthcare F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Boston and Cambridge hold the highest concentration of healthcare F-1 OPT opportunities, driven by the density of academic medical centers, hospitals, and life sciences firms. Worcester is a strong secondary market, home to UMass Chan Medical School and UMass Memorial Health. Springfield and Lowell also have regional hospital systems that periodically hire international students, particularly for health informatics and administrative roles.
What types of healthcare roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship in Massachusetts?
F-1 OPT work must be directly related to your field of study. In healthcare, that commonly includes roles in health informatics, clinical research coordination, public health analysis, biomedical research, healthcare administration, and medical data analytics. Licensed clinical roles such as physician or registered nurse generally require separate credentialing and are less commonly filled through OPT. Roles at hospital research departments and biotech firms tend to align most consistently with degree requirements.
How do I find healthcare F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Massachusetts?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students seeking OPT-eligible roles and filters jobs by visa type, state, and industry. For healthcare F-1 OPT jobs in Massachusetts, you can search within the platform for positions at hospitals, research institutions, and health technology companies across Greater Boston, Worcester, and beyond. Migrate Mate surfaces employers that have actively sponsored international candidates, saving you time screening postings that won't work for your status.
Are there any Massachusetts-specific considerations for F-1 OPT in healthcare?
Massachusetts has a strong life sciences and academic medicine sector, which creates OPT-friendly hiring patterns, but the state's healthcare workforce rules add a layer of complexity. Many clinical roles require Massachusetts state licensure, which is separate from and not resolved by OPT authorization. International students should prioritize research, informatics, and administrative tracks where degree alignment is clearer. OPT has a 14-month period for most students, or up to 36 months for STEM-designated programs, so confirming your program's STEM eligibility early matters.