Referral Specialist Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Referral Specialist roles sit squarely within H-1B visa specialty occupation territory when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field like healthcare administration, social work, or human services. Employers in hospital networks, managed care organizations, and community health centers have consistent LCA filing history for this title.
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The Referral Specialist will review, analyze and document all referral requests, obtain appropriate authorizations for all plans (managed care, Medicaid, Medicare) and coordinate the scheduling of the “referred to” specialty including communication with the Specialty Office and Patient.
MINIMUM EDUCATION
High School Diploma or GED.
LICENSURE, REGISTRATION AND/OR CERTIFICATION
None.
WORK EXPERIENCE
3 - 4 years related experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- PC skills
- Customer service skills
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Daily queue accessed and analyzed to prioritize work to achieve optimal scheduling of patient for care.
- Includes research of referral to determine if all documentation is included necessary to process request and to assist in obtaining authorization if required for payment.
- Departmental protocols to be followed to ensure consistency in documentation in Epic as well as any communication to ensure completion.
- Works with partner to ensure daily coverage.
- Communication with specialty staff/offices and diagnostic locations to ensure appointment date and time is arranged and communicate same to patients.
- Document appointment information for PCP office to ensure referral completion.
- Weekly and monthly accounting of referral queue aging to review and provide information about accessibility of patient care by specialty.
- Responsible to locate specialty physicians and maintain desktop reference information relating to assigned specialty to serve as knowledgeable resource.
- Answer telephone calls from patients seeking new physicians.
- Determine match for patient based on geographic area, insurance and presenting medical problem(s) to facilitate patient care.
- Also serve as contact point for Warren Clinic office staff with 'same day' referral questions and inquiries about patient referral status.
- All staff share in telephone assignment and are responsible to be knowledgeable of resources.
- Ensure that questions, potential delays and changes are brought to the attention of supervisor and/or manager for support and update of information to facilitate processing of referrals.
DECISION MAKING
The carrying out of non-routine procedures under constantly changing conditions, in conformance with general instructions from supervisor.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
- Works directly with patients and/or customers.
- Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction.
- Works with external customers via telephone or face to face interaction.
- Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.
- Works frequently with individuals at Director level or above.
SPECIAL JOB DIMENSIONS
None.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.
LOCATION:
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74146
EOE Protected Veterans/Disability
JOB SUMMARY
The Referral Specialist will review, analyze and document all referral requests, obtain appropriate authorizations for all plans (managed care, Medicaid, Medicare) and coordinate the scheduling of the “referred to” specialty including communication with the Specialty Office and Patient.
MINIMUM EDUCATION
High School Diploma or GED.
LICENSURE, REGISTRATION AND/OR CERTIFICATION
None.
WORK EXPERIENCE
3 - 4 years related experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- PC skills
- Customer service skills
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Daily queue accessed and analyzed to prioritize work to achieve optimal scheduling of patient for care.
- Includes research of referral to determine if all documentation is included necessary to process request and to assist in obtaining authorization if required for payment.
- Departmental protocols to be followed to ensure consistency in documentation in Epic as well as any communication to ensure completion.
- Works with partner to ensure daily coverage.
- Communication with specialty staff/offices and diagnostic locations to ensure appointment date and time is arranged and communicate same to patients.
- Document appointment information for PCP office to ensure referral completion.
- Weekly and monthly accounting of referral queue aging to review and provide information about accessibility of patient care by specialty.
- Responsible to locate specialty physicians and maintain desktop reference information relating to assigned specialty to serve as knowledgeable resource.
- Answer telephone calls from patients seeking new physicians.
- Determine match for patient based on geographic area, insurance and presenting medical problem(s) to facilitate patient care.
- Also serve as contact point for Warren Clinic office staff with 'same day' referral questions and inquiries about patient referral status.
- All staff share in telephone assignment and are responsible to be knowledgeable of resources.
- Ensure that questions, potential delays and changes are brought to the attention of supervisor and/or manager for support and update of information to facilitate processing of referrals.
DECISION MAKING
The carrying out of non-routine procedures under constantly changing conditions, in conformance with general instructions from supervisor.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
- Works directly with patients and/or customers.
- Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction.
- Works with external customers via telephone or face to face interaction.
- Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.
- Works frequently with individuals at Director level or above.
SPECIAL JOB DIMENSIONS
None.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.
LOCATION:
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74146
EOE Protected Veterans/Disability
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Referral Specialist
Align your degree to the role
Referral Specialist positions qualify as specialty occupations only when the employer requires a specific degree, not just any bachelor's. Frame your credentials in healthcare administration, social work, or a directly related field to match what the LCA must certify.
Target health system employers directly
Hospital networks, managed care organizations, and federally qualified health centers file LCAs for Referral Specialist roles far more consistently than staffing agencies. Focus your search on employers with in-house HR teams experienced in sponsoring clinical operations staff.
Search verified sponsorship history on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to browse Referral Specialist roles at employers with confirmed LCA filing history, searchable by city and role. This cuts through postings where sponsorship is listed as theoretical rather than something the employer has actually done.
Verify prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the prevailing wage for the role and location. Run your expected title and metro area through the OFLC Wage Search before entering salary discussions so you understand the floor they're legally required to meet.
Clarify specialty occupation standing early
If a job posting lists a bachelor's degree as preferred rather than required, the role may not meet USCIS's specialty occupation definition. Ask directly during the first interview whether the employer requires a specific degree, since a vague requirement can trigger an H-1B request for evidence.
Confirm PERM readiness if pursuing a green card
Referral Specialist roles in healthcare settings often have dual-intent value. If you plan to pursue an EB-2 or EB-3 green card, confirm early that your employer has completed PERM labor certifications before or is willing to initiate the DOL process alongside your H-1B.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Referral Specialist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires that the role normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific, directly related field. Referral Specialist roles in hospital systems or managed care organizations that require a degree in healthcare administration, social work, or a related discipline typically qualify. Generalist coordination roles where any bachelor's degree is accepted are more vulnerable to an H-1B request for evidence.
What degree fields support H-1B sponsorship for Referral Specialist positions?
Healthcare administration, social work, public health, nursing, and human services are the most defensible degree fields for this title. The degree must be directly tied to the core duties of the role. A general business or liberal arts degree is unlikely to satisfy USCIS's specialty occupation requirement without additional documentation linking your coursework to the specific job functions.
Which types of employers sponsor Referral Specialist roles most consistently?
Hospital networks, integrated health systems, managed care organizations, and federally qualified health centers have the most consistent LCA filing history for this title. These employers handle complex patient coordination across payers and providers, which creates a genuine business need for degree-qualified staff. Staffing agencies occasionally sponsor this role but are less reliable for long-term H-1B support.
How do I find Referral Specialist jobs where employers have actually sponsored visas before?
Migrate Mate lists Referral Specialist roles from employers with verified LCA filing history, so you can focus your applications on organizations that have gone through the sponsorship process rather than those listing it as a possibility they've never acted on.
Can a TN visa cover a Referral Specialist role for Canadian or Mexican nationals?
Generally no. The TN visa covers a defined list of USMCA professions, and Referral Specialist is not among them. Social Worker is on the USMCA list and may apply if the role's duties and your credentials align specifically with that profession. Otherwise, H-1B is the most common nonimmigrant path for Canadian and Mexican nationals in this role.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Referral 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.