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Care Navigator roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in social work, nursing, or a related health sciences field. Employers in hospital systems, managed care organizations, and integrated health networks regularly sponsor qualified candidates. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Patient Navigator
Albany, NY - full time
8am-4:30pm
If you are looking for a position as a Patient Navigator in Albany, this could be your opportunity. Here at St. Peter's Health Partner's, we care for more people in more places. This position is located at St. Peter's Hospital.
Position Highlights:
Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge
Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development
Work/Life: Monday – Friday Office Hours
The Patient Navigator role supports the organization's increasing commitment to value-based and patient-centered health care. The patient navigator assists care teams in improving quality performance and support patient engagement to consistently improve health maintenance needs and coordinate care throughout our Clinical Integrated Network, Innovative Health Alliance of New York (IHANY). Patient Navigators encourage preventive and chronic care management, improve health maintenance documentation in the medical record to support quality reporting, and foster strong patient-provider relationships. The patient navigators facilitate necessary follow-up appointments, preventive screenings, and coordinate with primary care staff to increase patient adherence to their established medical plan. Their work is data-driven and utilizes a population health approach to identify and assist patients and providers to improve health care outcomes.
What you will do:
- Proactively identifies patients with health maintenance or chronic care management needs.
- Leads patient outreach to ensure health maintenance compliance, especially on preventive services such as annual wellness visits, breast cancer screening, colorectal cancer screening, depression screening, hypertension, and diabetes follow-ups.
- Supports primary care pre-visit planning and quality reporting.
- Supports Quality Incentive programs to increase Medicare star rating scores and compliance.
- Supports Clinical Coding Documentation to close gaps in care among target populations.
- Appropriately refers patients to health coach, social work, health home or other staff, as needed.
- Acts as a point of contact for patients and families to facilitate access to primary care and preventive services.
- Reports to System Population Health Performance manager and works in collaboration with primary care teams.
- Reports equipment malfunction immediately to appropriate resources (Bio-med, manufacturer, other staff).
- Additional help on front end duties.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 8 years of related experience in a health care setting.
Pay Range: $21.20-$28.26
Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Patient Navigator
Albany, NY - full time
8am-4:30pm
If you are looking for a position as a Patient Navigator in Albany, this could be your opportunity. Here at St. Peter's Health Partner's, we care for more people in more places. This position is located at St. Peter's Hospital.
Position Highlights:
Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge
Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development
Work/Life: Monday – Friday Office Hours
The Patient Navigator role supports the organization's increasing commitment to value-based and patient-centered health care. The patient navigator assists care teams in improving quality performance and support patient engagement to consistently improve health maintenance needs and coordinate care throughout our Clinical Integrated Network, Innovative Health Alliance of New York (IHANY). Patient Navigators encourage preventive and chronic care management, improve health maintenance documentation in the medical record to support quality reporting, and foster strong patient-provider relationships. The patient navigators facilitate necessary follow-up appointments, preventive screenings, and coordinate with primary care staff to increase patient adherence to their established medical plan. Their work is data-driven and utilizes a population health approach to identify and assist patients and providers to improve health care outcomes.
What you will do:
- Proactively identifies patients with health maintenance or chronic care management needs.
- Leads patient outreach to ensure health maintenance compliance, especially on preventive services such as annual wellness visits, breast cancer screening, colorectal cancer screening, depression screening, hypertension, and diabetes follow-ups.
- Supports primary care pre-visit planning and quality reporting.
- Supports Quality Incentive programs to increase Medicare star rating scores and compliance.
- Supports Clinical Coding Documentation to close gaps in care among target populations.
- Appropriately refers patients to health coach, social work, health home or other staff, as needed.
- Acts as a point of contact for patients and families to facilitate access to primary care and preventive services.
- Reports to System Population Health Performance manager and works in collaboration with primary care teams.
- Reports equipment malfunction immediately to appropriate resources (Bio-med, manufacturer, other staff).
- Additional help on front end duties.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 8 years of related experience in a health care setting.
Pay Range: $21.20-$28.26
Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Care Navigator
Target hospital systems and managed care organizations
Large hospital networks and managed care organizations sponsor Care Navigators far more consistently than smaller clinics. These employers have dedicated HR and legal infrastructure to handle H-1B petitions and do so regularly for clinical and care coordination roles.
Confirm the degree requirement is explicit in the job posting
H-1B sponsorship requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation. The job posting must explicitly require a bachelor's degree in a specific field like social work or nursing, not just prefer one. Vague language can undermine the petition.
Lead with your clinical licensure and certifications
Credentials like CCM (Certified Case Manager) or RN licensure strengthen your sponsorship case by reinforcing the specialized nature of the role. Employers also see licensed candidates as lower-risk hires, which makes initiating the petition process easier.
Apply during open enrollment hiring cycles
Health systems ramp up Care Navigator hiring around Q4 and Q1 as budgets reset and patient volume projections are finalized. Applying during these windows gives you better access to roles with active headcount approvals and sponsorship budget already allocated.
Understand the H-1B cap and lottery timing
Most Care Navigator positions at for-profit employers are subject to the H-1B annual cap and lottery. Registration opens in March for an October 1 start date. Nonprofit hospitals and university health systems are often cap-exempt, offering a faster and more reliable sponsorship path.
Be ready to explain how your degree maps to the role
USCIS reviewers assess whether your specific degree field relates directly to Care Navigator duties. A social work, nursing, or public health degree maps cleanly. An unrelated degree may require a detailed employer letter explaining the connection, so prepare for that conversation early.
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Get Access To All JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Can a Care Navigator role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, but the position must meet the specialty occupation standard, meaning it requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like social work, nursing, or health administration. Roles where any general degree satisfies the requirement are harder to petition successfully. Hospital systems and managed care organizations tend to structure these postings with the specificity USCIS expects, making them stronger sponsorship candidates.
What degree do I need for a sponsored Care Navigator position?
Most sponsored Care Navigator roles require a bachelor's degree in social work (BSW), nursing (BSN), public health, psychology, or a closely related health sciences field. A master's in social work (MSW) strengthens your candidacy and can support higher-level positions. Degrees in unrelated fields are rarely sufficient on their own, though relevant clinical licensure or certifications can help supplement your academic background.
Are nonprofit hospitals better for Care Navigator sponsorship than for-profit employers?
Generally, yes. Nonprofit hospitals and university health systems are frequently cap-exempt under the H-1B program, meaning they can file petitions year-round without waiting for the annual lottery. For-profit employers must go through the cap and lottery process, with an October 1 start date at the earliest. If you're on a tight timeline, cap-exempt employers offer a meaningfully faster path to authorized employment.
How competitive is H-1B approval for Care Navigator roles?
Approval rates depend heavily on how the employer documents the specialty occupation requirement. Well-drafted petitions from experienced immigration counsel at large health systems tend to fare well. The main risk is USCIS questioning whether the role truly requires a degree in a specific field. Roles with clinical licensure requirements, like those requiring an RN or LCSW, present a cleaner case and face fewer requests for evidence.
Where can I find Care Navigator jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the best place to search for Care Navigator roles with confirmed visa sponsorship. Standard job boards don't filter by sponsorship willingness, so you end up applying to employers who won't consider international candidates. Migrate Mate focuses specifically on sponsoring employers, which saves significant time and helps you direct your applications where they're likely to go somewhere.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Care Navigator jobs?
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.
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