Healthcare Jobs in Michigan with F-1 OPT Sponsorship
Michigan's healthcare sector offers F-1 OPT holders real opportunities, anchored by major health systems like Henry Ford Health, Beaumont Health, and the University of Michigan Health System. Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Grand Rapids concentrate the most activity. Clinical, research, and health informatics roles across these metro areas regularly support OPT work authorization.
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SUMMARY
A Front Office Specialist/ Medical Receptionist is trained to act as the first point of contact, setting the tone for a world class Total Patient Experience. This employee will also perform the necessary administrative responsibilities needed to create a smooth check-in/out experience for patients.
LOCATION: Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor MI
- Work is primarily performed in a standard office or clinical setting. However, travel to other locations may be required to carry out essential job duties and responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Embrace and execute our Total Patient Experience to build relationships with all patients while delivering great service and support.
- Provide exceptional customer service during every patient encounter (in person or via phone).
- Display a professional attitude, greet patients promptly with a smile, and thank them when they leave.
- Answer phones (both external and internal); assure prompt, courteous service at all times.
- Practice urgency at all times with consideration to the patient's time, as well as doctor's time and schedule.
- Double check insurance authorizations to ensure completion and build accurate flow sheets.
- Check out patients and collect correct payments according to procedures.
- Manage patient flow in the office and ensure communication to maximize efficiency and customer service.
- Complete daily reconciliations / close day / countdown cash drawer.
- Comply with all company policies and procedures, including HIPAA.
- General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by the manager.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous medical office experience preferred; previous ophthalmic experience strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 1 year in a position interacting with customers/patients or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Favorable result on background check as required by state.
- Must be able to provide proof of identity and right to work in the United States.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED required.
LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS
None.
SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
Physical Requirements
This role requires a variety of physical activities to effectively perform essential job functions. The position involves frequent walking (75%), sitting (50%), and standing (50%), with regular bending, stooping, and reaching (25–50%). Employees must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 lbs. Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands are essential, as the role demands constant grasping, writing/typing, and use of technology. Visual and auditory acuity—including color, depth, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus—is required 100% of the time. Occasional driving or climbing may also be necessary.
If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227-2600. Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.
EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
NOTE: Job descriptions are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job elements essential for making fair pay decisions about jobs. Nothing in this job description restricts management right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

SUMMARY
A Front Office Specialist/ Medical Receptionist is trained to act as the first point of contact, setting the tone for a world class Total Patient Experience. This employee will also perform the necessary administrative responsibilities needed to create a smooth check-in/out experience for patients.
LOCATION: Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor MI
- Work is primarily performed in a standard office or clinical setting. However, travel to other locations may be required to carry out essential job duties and responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Embrace and execute our Total Patient Experience to build relationships with all patients while delivering great service and support.
- Provide exceptional customer service during every patient encounter (in person or via phone).
- Display a professional attitude, greet patients promptly with a smile, and thank them when they leave.
- Answer phones (both external and internal); assure prompt, courteous service at all times.
- Practice urgency at all times with consideration to the patient's time, as well as doctor's time and schedule.
- Double check insurance authorizations to ensure completion and build accurate flow sheets.
- Check out patients and collect correct payments according to procedures.
- Manage patient flow in the office and ensure communication to maximize efficiency and customer service.
- Complete daily reconciliations / close day / countdown cash drawer.
- Comply with all company policies and procedures, including HIPAA.
- General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by the manager.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous medical office experience preferred; previous ophthalmic experience strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 1 year in a position interacting with customers/patients or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Favorable result on background check as required by state.
- Must be able to provide proof of identity and right to work in the United States.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED required.
LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS
None.
SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
Physical Requirements
This role requires a variety of physical activities to effectively perform essential job functions. The position involves frequent walking (75%), sitting (50%), and standing (50%), with regular bending, stooping, and reaching (25–50%). Employees must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 lbs. Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands are essential, as the role demands constant grasping, writing/typing, and use of technology. Visual and auditory acuity—including color, depth, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus—is required 100% of the time. Occasional driving or climbing may also be necessary.
If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227-2600. Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.
EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
NOTE: Job descriptions are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job elements essential for making fair pay decisions about jobs. Nothing in this job description restricts management right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
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Which healthcare companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Michigan?
Michigan's largest health systems, including Henry Ford Health, Corewell Health (formerly Beaumont), Michigan Medicine, and Detroit Medical Center, have histories of hiring international graduates on OPT work authorization. Academic medical centers and research hospitals tend to be the most receptive, as they frequently hire for specialized clinical research, health informatics, and laboratory roles where international talent is common.
Which cities in Michigan have the most healthcare F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Detroit and its suburbs, including Dearborn and Royal Oak, host the highest concentration of healthcare employers given the density of major hospital networks. Ann Arbor is a strong secondary market, driven by the University of Michigan Health System and affiliated research institutions. Grand Rapids has grown significantly as Corewell Health expanded its West Michigan footprint, adding more entry-level and research-oriented healthcare roles.
What types of healthcare roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Roles that align directly with a STEM-eligible degree field tend to offer the most straightforward OPT authorization, including health informatics, biomedical research, clinical data analysis, and public health roles. Laboratory technician and research coordinator positions at academic medical centers also commonly support OPT. Direct patient care roles requiring licensure, such as registered nursing, present additional credentialing considerations that can complicate OPT timelines.
How do I find healthcare F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Michigan?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters healthcare jobs in Michigan by visa type, including F-1 OPT, so you're not sorting through listings from employers who won't sponsor. Searching by the healthcare and medical services category within Michigan surfaces employers actively hiring OPT workers, saving significant time compared to general job searches that rarely surface sponsorship details upfront.
Are there state-specific considerations for F-1 OPT healthcare jobs in Michigan?
Michigan requires professional licensure for many regulated healthcare roles, and OPT authorization alone does not satisfy those licensing requirements. International graduates pursuing clinical roles should verify whether their OPT period provides sufficient time to complete Michigan licensing board requirements before their authorization expires. STEM OPT extensions, available for qualifying degrees, can provide up to 24 additional months and are worth confirming with your Designated School Official early in your job search.
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