Insurance Specialist Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Insurance Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in risk management, finance, or a related field. Employers in this sector file Labor Condition Applications with DOL and petition through USCIS, making it a well-established sponsorship pathway for international candidates.
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At Singing River Health System, caring isn’t just part of the job — it’s in our DNA. Whether we’re saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day.
With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day.
Shift:
Monday - Friday (8:00am to 4:30pm)
Location:
Lingle Building
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Job Description
Position Overview:
The Insurance Billing Specialist submits hospital claims to multiple third-party payers including, but not limited to: Managed Care plans; Medicare and Medicaid; hospice and other specialty claims. He/She coordinates accumulation and verification of all necessary documentation required for billing and resolves claim level edits and errors as appropriate for accurate, compliant billing. The Insurance Billing Specialist performs follow up duties associated with re-billing, claim level denials, adjustments and collections of all overdue accounts in accordance with best business practices. He/She identifies problems and solutions or enhancements to resolve billing issues, including, billing frequency, required forms, and general billing requirements. The Insurance Billing Specialist communicates issues and offers suggestions to service line departments and management to improve processes within the Revenue Cycle.
DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.
Education
High school graduate or equivalent required. Courses in business, accounting, or related fields preferred.
LICENSE
N/A
CERTIFICATIONS
N/A
Experience
A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in patient accounting, insurance or a business office required. Experience with diagnosis codes, procedure and CPT codes, NCCI edits, modifiers, and standard payer reported code sets preferred.
REPORTS TO
Billing Manager
SUPERVISES
None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard.
Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision.
Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.
MENTAL DEMANDS
Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.
SPECIAL DEMANDS
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.
Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.
If you’re looking for purpose, teamwork, and a place where what you do truly matters, you’ve found it. Let’s do big things together. Apply now and join our team.
INTRODUCTION
At Singing River Health System, caring isn’t just part of the job — it’s in our DNA. Whether we’re saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day.
With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day.
Shift:
Monday - Friday (8:00am to 4:30pm)
Location:
Lingle Building
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Job Description
Position Overview:
The Insurance Billing Specialist submits hospital claims to multiple third-party payers including, but not limited to: Managed Care plans; Medicare and Medicaid; hospice and other specialty claims. He/She coordinates accumulation and verification of all necessary documentation required for billing and resolves claim level edits and errors as appropriate for accurate, compliant billing. The Insurance Billing Specialist performs follow up duties associated with re-billing, claim level denials, adjustments and collections of all overdue accounts in accordance with best business practices. He/She identifies problems and solutions or enhancements to resolve billing issues, including, billing frequency, required forms, and general billing requirements. The Insurance Billing Specialist communicates issues and offers suggestions to service line departments and management to improve processes within the Revenue Cycle.
DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.
Education
High school graduate or equivalent required. Courses in business, accounting, or related fields preferred.
LICENSE
N/A
CERTIFICATIONS
N/A
Experience
A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in patient accounting, insurance or a business office required. Experience with diagnosis codes, procedure and CPT codes, NCCI edits, modifiers, and standard payer reported code sets preferred.
REPORTS TO
Billing Manager
SUPERVISES
None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard.
Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision.
Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.
MENTAL DEMANDS
Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.
SPECIAL DEMANDS
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.
Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.
If you’re looking for purpose, teamwork, and a place where what you do truly matters, you’ve found it. Let’s do big things together. Apply now and join our team.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Insurance Specialist
Frame your credentials around specialty occupation
USCIS requires that your degree field directly relates to insurance specialist duties. A degree in finance, economics, actuarial science, or risk management maps cleanly. A general business degree may trigger an RFE, so prepare a written degree-to-job nexus statement before applying.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check Level I through Level IV rates before any offer conversation, so you're not caught off guard at the filing stage.
Target insurers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to find insurance employers who have already filed LCAs for specialist roles. Verified filing history tells you the employer understands the sponsorship process, which reduces delays and the risk of a withdrawn offer after you've resigned from your current position.
Get your actuarial or state licensing sorted early
Many insurance specialist roles require state licensing or actuarial exam progress before an offer becomes firm. Unlicensed candidates can slow down or complicate LCA filings if the job description lists licensure as a requirement, so clear that hurdle before entering the offer stage.
Distinguish yourself from general claims roles
O*NET separates insurance specialists from claims adjusters and customer service reps. Make sure your resume titles and job descriptions use language aligned with the specialist occupation profile, because USCIS officers use those distinctions when evaluating whether the role genuinely qualifies as a specialty occupation.
Confirm PERM labor certification isn't required upfront
If you're on a path toward an EB-2 or EB-3 green card through your insurance employer, PERM labor certification involves a separate DOL recruitment process that can take over a year. Ask your employer about green card intent early so timelines don't collide with your nonimmigrant status expiration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Insurance Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as finance, risk management, economics, or actuarial science. USCIS scrutinizes insurance roles carefully, so the job description must specify degree requirements rather than treating a degree as preferred. Generic insurance service roles that accept any bachelor's field are more likely to receive a Request for Evidence.
Which visa types are realistic for international Insurance Specialists?
H-1B is the most common route and requires employer sponsorship and surviving the annual cap and selection process. Australian citizens can pursue the E-3 visa, which has a separate cap that has never been exhausted and doesn't involve a lottery. Chilean and Singaporean nationals may qualify for the H-1B1 visa. TN visa is not an option for insurance specialist roles as the occupation doesn't appear on the USMCA profession list.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor Insurance Specialist visas?
Migrate Mate lists insurance employers with verified sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already navigated the LCA and petition process for this role type. That's a more reliable signal than a job posting that simply says 'visa sponsorship available,' which often reflects employer intent rather than actual filing experience.
Does my insurance license affect my visa sponsorship eligibility?
State licensing isn't a federal visa requirement, but it affects whether a role qualifies as a specialty occupation. If a job description lists a specific state insurance license as required for the position, USCIS may view candidates without that license as not fully qualified, which can complicate the petition. Clearing relevant licensure before the sponsorship process starts strengthens your case and removes a potential RFE trigger.
Can an Insurance Specialist on OPT transition to H-1B with the same employer?
Yes. If you're currently working as an insurance specialist on OPT and your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your OPT expires, cap-gap rules allow you to continue working until October 1 if you're selected. The employer must file the LCA with DOL and submit the I-129 petition to USCIS. Your degree field will need to align with the insurance specialist role for the specialty occupation requirement to be met.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Insurance Specialist 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.