Patient Service Specialist Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Oklahoma
Oklahoma's healthcare sector, anchored by major health systems like INTEGRIS Health, Mercy, and OU Health across Oklahoma City and Tulsa, creates steady demand for patient service specialists. International candidates can find visa-sponsored roles at hospitals, specialty clinics, and multi-site medical groups throughout the state.
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Get Access To All JobsJoin our team as a night shift, part time, Patient Access Specialist at INTEGRIS Health Canadian Valley Hospital in Yukon, OK.
Get to Know Your Team
- INTEGRIS Health, Oklahoma’s largest not-for-profit health system, is seeking a dedicated caregiver to join us in our mission to partner with people to live healthier lives.
- Benefits of being an INTEGRIS Health caregiver include front-loaded PTO, medical benefits through the extensive INTEGRIS Health network, financial assistance for continued education, 24/7 mental health support and more.
- Take the first step toward growing your career by joining us.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Patient Access Specialist is responsible for the provision of patient access activity for ancillary, diagnostic, surgical and emergency services as assigned to facilitate efficient operations, expeditious reimbursement and optimal customer satisfaction and employee satisfaction. Acts as a liaison between INTEGRIS and patients, providers, and payers for all pre-care matters related to account resolution. Provides information regarding the patients coverage eligibility and benefits, patients financial liability, INTEGRIS Health's billing practices and policies. Assists patients in understanding coverage benefits and coverage terminology.
The Patient Access Specialist responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Ensures the appropriateness of complex patient access transactions including coverage eligibility, insurance verification, patient portion calculation and authorization requirement activity utilizing available systems and resources according to assigned protocol
- Performs financial counseling activity including screening for government programs and financial assistance, payment options and arrangements, processing point of service payments, verifying patient demographic information, obtaining signatures for required paperwork, document imaging and following documentation standards to facilitate efficient patient access according to assigned protocol
- Possesses the ability to use analytical thinking, independent judgment, and clinical knowledge to adjust service area schedules and accommodate special requests from internal and external customers
- Accepts inbound phone calls from patients, physician offices, insurance carriers, etc. with the intent to resolve the concern immediately
- Collects patient payments and follows levels of authority to ensure financial clearance
- Documents all patient account activities concisely, including authorization and patient liability requirements
- Performs filing, data entry, and other duties as assigned
- Responds promptly to patient inquiries regarding pre-care services, policies, coverage, benefits and financial liability
- Utilizes multiple resources to resolve patient or payor inquiries while on the phone or preparing/reviewing patient accounts or prior authorization requirements
- Understands different payer regulations and can communicate effectively with patients regarding their coverage benefits and financial liability
- Interprets and maintains compliance with performance standards, federal and state regulations including EMTALA and HIPAA, policies, procedures, guidelines, and third-party contracts
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 1 year of Patient Access operations activities (scheduling/registration/insurance) or related experience (billing, collections, accounts receivables)
- Previous experience in one of the following: scheduling, registration, insurance, billing, collections, and customer service in either a hospital or physician's office setting
- May consider successful completion of 1100+ related Career Tech program or one year of college coursework in a related field in lieu of experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- College coursework in related field or Healthcare Certification (AAHAM CRCS, HFMA CRCR, NAHAM CHAA) preferred
- Previous experience with medical terminology, basic ICD 10 and CPT coding preferred
INTEGRIS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.
Join our team as a night shift, part time, Patient Access Specialist at INTEGRIS Health Canadian Valley Hospital in Yukon, OK.
Get to Know Your Team
- INTEGRIS Health, Oklahoma’s largest not-for-profit health system, is seeking a dedicated caregiver to join us in our mission to partner with people to live healthier lives.
- Benefits of being an INTEGRIS Health caregiver include front-loaded PTO, medical benefits through the extensive INTEGRIS Health network, financial assistance for continued education, 24/7 mental health support and more.
- Take the first step toward growing your career by joining us.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Patient Access Specialist is responsible for the provision of patient access activity for ancillary, diagnostic, surgical and emergency services as assigned to facilitate efficient operations, expeditious reimbursement and optimal customer satisfaction and employee satisfaction. Acts as a liaison between INTEGRIS and patients, providers, and payers for all pre-care matters related to account resolution. Provides information regarding the patients coverage eligibility and benefits, patients financial liability, INTEGRIS Health's billing practices and policies. Assists patients in understanding coverage benefits and coverage terminology.
The Patient Access Specialist responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Ensures the appropriateness of complex patient access transactions including coverage eligibility, insurance verification, patient portion calculation and authorization requirement activity utilizing available systems and resources according to assigned protocol
- Performs financial counseling activity including screening for government programs and financial assistance, payment options and arrangements, processing point of service payments, verifying patient demographic information, obtaining signatures for required paperwork, document imaging and following documentation standards to facilitate efficient patient access according to assigned protocol
- Possesses the ability to use analytical thinking, independent judgment, and clinical knowledge to adjust service area schedules and accommodate special requests from internal and external customers
- Accepts inbound phone calls from patients, physician offices, insurance carriers, etc. with the intent to resolve the concern immediately
- Collects patient payments and follows levels of authority to ensure financial clearance
- Documents all patient account activities concisely, including authorization and patient liability requirements
- Performs filing, data entry, and other duties as assigned
- Responds promptly to patient inquiries regarding pre-care services, policies, coverage, benefits and financial liability
- Utilizes multiple resources to resolve patient or payor inquiries while on the phone or preparing/reviewing patient accounts or prior authorization requirements
- Understands different payer regulations and can communicate effectively with patients regarding their coverage benefits and financial liability
- Interprets and maintains compliance with performance standards, federal and state regulations including EMTALA and HIPAA, policies, procedures, guidelines, and third-party contracts
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 1 year of Patient Access operations activities (scheduling/registration/insurance) or related experience (billing, collections, accounts receivables)
- Previous experience in one of the following: scheduling, registration, insurance, billing, collections, and customer service in either a hospital or physician's office setting
- May consider successful completion of 1100+ related Career Tech program or one year of college coursework in a related field in lieu of experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- College coursework in related field or Healthcare Certification (AAHAM CRCS, HFMA CRCR, NAHAM CHAA) preferred
- Previous experience with medical terminology, basic ICD 10 and CPT coding preferred
INTEGRIS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.
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Which companies sponsor visas for patient service specialists in Oklahoma?
Large health systems are the most active sponsors for patient service specialist roles in Oklahoma. INTEGRIS Health, OU Health, Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City, Saint Francis Health System in Tulsa, and SSM Health have all filed for work visas for healthcare support staff. Multi-site hospital networks and federally qualified health centers tend to have dedicated HR infrastructure to manage sponsorship, making them more viable than smaller independent clinics.
Which visa types are most common for patient service specialist roles in Oklahoma?
The H-1B visa is the most widely used category for patient service specialists when the role requires a bachelor's degree in a related healthcare or administrative field. Some employers also pursue TN visa status for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying occupations. For roles that don't meet specialty occupation criteria, employers may explore other pathways, but H-1B remains the primary option documented in Department of Labor LCA filings for this role type in Oklahoma.
Which cities in Oklahoma have the most patient service specialist sponsorship jobs?
Oklahoma City and Tulsa account for the large majority of patient service specialist sponsorship opportunities in the state. Oklahoma City is home to OU Health's main campus and INTEGRIS Health's network, while Tulsa hosts Saint Francis Health System and Hillcrest HealthCare System. Smaller markets like Norman, Edmond, and Broken Arrow have clinic presence but generate fewer sponsored positions due to lower institutional capacity for managing visa filings.
How to find patient service specialist visa sponsorship jobs in Oklahoma?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international candidates seeking visa-sponsored healthcare roles. You can filter directly for patient service specialist positions in Oklahoma to see employers actively listing sponsorship. This saves significant time compared to manually screening general job postings. Because Oklahoma's sponsoring employers are concentrated in a few major health systems, searching Migrate Mate by location and role gives you a focused, relevant list rather than sifting through roles that don't offer sponsorship.
Are there state-specific considerations for patient service specialists seeking sponsorship in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma follows federal prevailing wage requirements for H-1B visa sponsorship, meaning employers must pay the Department of Labor's determined wage for the role and geographic area, which varies between Oklahoma City and Tulsa metropolitan areas. Oklahoma also has a growing rural healthcare initiative that funds clinic expansion, which occasionally creates sponsored positions in smaller communities. Candidates with degrees from Oklahoma-based programs like the University of Oklahoma or Oklahoma State University may find those institutional connections helpful when approaching affiliated health systems.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored patient service specialist jobs in Oklahoma?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.