Patient Coordinator Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Patient Coordinator roles sit in an administrative-clinical overlap that most visa types can support, but H-1B visa sponsorship requires your employer to file a Labor Condition Application and demonstrate the position meets specialty occupation standards. Healthcare systems and large medical groups sponsor most consistently, and no annual cap lottery applies to cap-exempt hospital employers.
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Get Access To All JobsTitle: Senior Patient Coordinator
Location: Brooklyn
Org Unit: 186 Joralemon
Work Days:
Weekly Hours: 35.00
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $27.80 - $30.27
- As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices
Position Summary
Under direct supervision, provides administrative and secretarial support related to coordinating patient care within the clinical practice.
Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for front-end revenue cycle processes, which may include but is not limited to, the check-in/check-out of patients and collection/reconciliation of time-of-service payments, as applicable. May also discuss patient’s responsibility for payments.
- Registers patients within the practice management system. Completes full registration for new patients and eligibility verification for all appointments/procedures. Resolves registration issues prior to patient appointment to ensure smooth check-in.
- Verifies patient insurance eligibility and obtains necessary pre-authorization numbers, if required, prior to appointment date. Facilitates the communication and collection of any fees due from patient.
- Schedules, confirms, re-schedules and cancels appointments for both new and existing patients using the scheduling application. Monitors schedules for wait lists, re-schedules and cancellations.
- Distributes informational and specialty-specific educational brochures. Educates patients about the patient portal and encourages patient participation.
- Manages patient chart process to ensure that information is inputted and scanned properly.
- Assists in the training of new staff members in the practice’s standard of operations policies regarding patient care and billing related activities.
- Identifies areas of improvement for the front desk, schedule utilization and office flow.
- May assist with coordination of follow-up care including scheduling of laboratory/diagnostic tests and prescription requests.
- May assist with general administrative duties, including but not limited to sorting/distributing mail, maintaining physicians' clinical calendars, scheduling meetings and preparing agendas.
- May assist in maintaining waiting areas in a neat and tidy condition.
- May be responsible for chaperone duties during patient exams as needed.
Education
High School Diploma
Experience
Approximately 2 years or more years of work experience in a healthcare setting, preferably with a strong customer service background.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Previous experience using computerized appointment scheduling systems (EPIC preferred) and/or electronic Medical Record (eMR) system (ideally EPIC-Care).
- Knowledge of CPT, ICD-9, and ICD-10 coding.
- Working knowledge of third party payor reimbursement - Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Care and commercial insurance.
Licenses and Certifications
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
Standard office work
Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of “any person, any study.” No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRRA). We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.
Title: Senior Patient Coordinator
Location: Brooklyn
Org Unit: 186 Joralemon
Work Days:
Weekly Hours: 35.00
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $27.80 - $30.27
- As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices
Position Summary
Under direct supervision, provides administrative and secretarial support related to coordinating patient care within the clinical practice.
Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for front-end revenue cycle processes, which may include but is not limited to, the check-in/check-out of patients and collection/reconciliation of time-of-service payments, as applicable. May also discuss patient’s responsibility for payments.
- Registers patients within the practice management system. Completes full registration for new patients and eligibility verification for all appointments/procedures. Resolves registration issues prior to patient appointment to ensure smooth check-in.
- Verifies patient insurance eligibility and obtains necessary pre-authorization numbers, if required, prior to appointment date. Facilitates the communication and collection of any fees due from patient.
- Schedules, confirms, re-schedules and cancels appointments for both new and existing patients using the scheduling application. Monitors schedules for wait lists, re-schedules and cancellations.
- Distributes informational and specialty-specific educational brochures. Educates patients about the patient portal and encourages patient participation.
- Manages patient chart process to ensure that information is inputted and scanned properly.
- Assists in the training of new staff members in the practice’s standard of operations policies regarding patient care and billing related activities.
- Identifies areas of improvement for the front desk, schedule utilization and office flow.
- May assist with coordination of follow-up care including scheduling of laboratory/diagnostic tests and prescription requests.
- May assist with general administrative duties, including but not limited to sorting/distributing mail, maintaining physicians' clinical calendars, scheduling meetings and preparing agendas.
- May assist in maintaining waiting areas in a neat and tidy condition.
- May be responsible for chaperone duties during patient exams as needed.
Education
High School Diploma
Experience
Approximately 2 years or more years of work experience in a healthcare setting, preferably with a strong customer service background.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Previous experience using computerized appointment scheduling systems (EPIC preferred) and/or electronic Medical Record (eMR) system (ideally EPIC-Care).
- Knowledge of CPT, ICD-9, and ICD-10 coding.
- Working knowledge of third party payor reimbursement - Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Care and commercial insurance.
Licenses and Certifications
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
Standard office work
Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of “any person, any study.” No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRRA). We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Patient Coordinator
Verify your degree field matches the role
H-1B sponsorship for Patient Coordinator positions requires a specialty occupation showing. A bachelor's in healthcare administration, public health, or business typically satisfies this. A general studies degree often does not, so confirm the field match before applying.
Target cap-exempt healthcare employers first
Nonprofit hospitals and university health systems are cap-exempt under USCIS rules, meaning your petition bypasses the annual lottery entirely. Focus your search on academic medical centers and federally qualified health centers where this exemption applies directly to your hire.
Search verified sponsor history on Migrate Mate
Filter Patient Coordinator roles by employers with confirmed Labor Condition Application filing history. Migrate Mate surfaces this data so you can target healthcare organizations that have sponsored the role before, not just ones that say they're open to it.
Use OFLC Wage Search to anchor your salary ask
Before your offer conversation, run the prevailing wage for Patient Coordinator at the employer's location using OFLC Wage Search. Your offered wage must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage level for the LCA to certify, so knowing the floor protects your offer stage.
Clarify PERM requirements before accepting an offer
If your employer plans to sponsor a green card through EB-2 or EB-3, the PERM labor certification process requires them to advertise the role and document that no qualified U.S. workers applied. Ask whether they've run PERM for similar roles before the offer is finalized.
Prepare a credential portfolio that documents clinical exposure
Many Patient Coordinator roles involve care coordination tasks that adjudicators scrutinize for specialty occupation status. Compile transcripts, job descriptions from prior roles, and any clinical certifications like CPHQ or CMPE to build a defensible specialty occupation narrative for your I-129 petition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Patient Coordinator role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. If the job description requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as healthcare administration, health informatics, or public health, it generally meets the specialty occupation standard. Generic coordinator roles that accept any bachelor's degree are more likely to receive a Request for Evidence from USCIS, so the employer's job posting language matters significantly.
Which visa types realistically cover Patient Coordinator positions?
H-1B is the most common path for degree-holding candidates, particularly at cap-exempt nonprofit hospitals and academic medical centers. TN visa status can apply if you're a Canadian or Mexican national with a qualifying credential that maps to a USMCA-listed profession. F-1 OPT and STEM OPT can bridge you into the role while your employer pursues longer-term sponsorship, provided the role relates directly to your field of study.
How do I find Patient Coordinator employers who actively sponsor visas?
Migrate Mate lists Patient Coordinator roles from employers with verified Labor Condition Application filing history, so you can see which healthcare organizations have sponsored the position rather than guessing based on company size or reputation.
Do Patient Coordinator roles at nonprofit hospitals skip the H-1B lottery?
Yes. Nonprofit hospitals and university health systems that qualify as cap-exempt institutions under USCIS rules can file H-1B petitions outside the annual cap and lottery cycle. This means you can start in H-1B status at any point in the year once USCIS approves the petition, without waiting for the April filing window or lottery selection.
What documents should I gather before a Patient Coordinator sponsor files my H-1B?
Your employer's immigration attorney will need your academic transcripts, degree certificates, and a detailed job description that ties the role to your degree field. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization is typically required. Any prior U.S. immigration records, your current I-94, and passport biographical pages are also standard requirements for the I-129 petition package.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Patient Coordinator 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.