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Financial Counselor roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before sponsoring, certifying the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for your location and SOC code.
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Prime Healthcare is an award-winning health system headquartered in Ontario, California. Prime Healthcare operates 54 hospitals and has more than 360 outpatient locations in 15 states providing more than 3.0 million patient visits annually. It is one of the nation’s leading health systems with over 60,000 employees and physicians. Twenty-one of the Prime Healthcare hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity. Prime Healthcare is actively seeking new members to join our corporate team!
Responsibilities
The Financial Counselor for Charity Care Programs plays a vital role in helping patients understand and access financial assistance resources. This includes hospital charity care, government aid, hospital discount programs, and other available support options. The counselor will screen, evaluate, and assist patients in securing financial assistance for healthcare services, ensuring they are informed and connected to appropriate programs such as Medicaid, Medicare, Marketplace programs, Victims of Crime funds, and hospital-based charity care.
By providing clear guidance and compassionate support, this role helps patients manage their healthcare expenses while ensuring compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
- Conduct thorough screenings to assess patient eligibility for financial assistance programs.
- Educate patients on available resources, including hospital charity care, government programs, and hospital discounts.
- Assist patients with applications and enroll into appropriate programs.
- Refer patients to designated agencies or hospital departments for good faith estimates, payment arrangements, or additional support as needed.
- Accurately document all communications, screenings, and follow-up activities in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Prepare and submit reports on financial assistance activities and outcomes for management review.
- Stay current on payer policies, hospital programs, and government healthcare regulations by participating in ongoing training and education.
- Provide compassionate, respectful, and patient-centered service at all times.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
IMPACT OF THE ROLE
The Financial Counselor ensures that patients—especially the most vulnerable—receive the support they need to access essential healthcare. By connecting patients with financial assistance programs and guiding them through the process, this role directly contributes to reducing barriers to care and supporting the hospital’s mission of serving the community.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in financial counseling, social services, or healthcare eligibility roles preferred.
- Strong knowledge of financial assistance programs, including Medicaid, Medicare, and hospital charity care policies.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information in a clear and supportive manner.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities, with independent judgment in prioritizing workload.
- Proficiency with EMR systems and documentation processes.
- Commitment to confidentiality, compliance, and patient advocacy.
PAY TRANSPARENCY
Prime Healthcare offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $21.00 to $28.26. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
Employment Status: Full Time
Shift: Days
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
PRIVACY NOTICE
Privacy Notice for California Applicants: https://www.primehealthcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Notice-at-Collection-and-Privacy-Policy-for-California-Job-Applicants.pdf
Overview
Prime Healthcare is an award-winning health system headquartered in Ontario, California. Prime Healthcare operates 54 hospitals and has more than 360 outpatient locations in 15 states providing more than 3.0 million patient visits annually. It is one of the nation’s leading health systems with over 60,000 employees and physicians. Twenty-one of the Prime Healthcare hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity. Prime Healthcare is actively seeking new members to join our corporate team!
Responsibilities
The Financial Counselor for Charity Care Programs plays a vital role in helping patients understand and access financial assistance resources. This includes hospital charity care, government aid, hospital discount programs, and other available support options. The counselor will screen, evaluate, and assist patients in securing financial assistance for healthcare services, ensuring they are informed and connected to appropriate programs such as Medicaid, Medicare, Marketplace programs, Victims of Crime funds, and hospital-based charity care.
By providing clear guidance and compassionate support, this role helps patients manage their healthcare expenses while ensuring compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
- Conduct thorough screenings to assess patient eligibility for financial assistance programs.
- Educate patients on available resources, including hospital charity care, government programs, and hospital discounts.
- Assist patients with applications and enroll into appropriate programs.
- Refer patients to designated agencies or hospital departments for good faith estimates, payment arrangements, or additional support as needed.
- Accurately document all communications, screenings, and follow-up activities in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Prepare and submit reports on financial assistance activities and outcomes for management review.
- Stay current on payer policies, hospital programs, and government healthcare regulations by participating in ongoing training and education.
- Provide compassionate, respectful, and patient-centered service at all times.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
IMPACT OF THE ROLE
The Financial Counselor ensures that patients—especially the most vulnerable—receive the support they need to access essential healthcare. By connecting patients with financial assistance programs and guiding them through the process, this role directly contributes to reducing barriers to care and supporting the hospital’s mission of serving the community.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in financial counseling, social services, or healthcare eligibility roles preferred.
- Strong knowledge of financial assistance programs, including Medicaid, Medicare, and hospital charity care policies.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information in a clear and supportive manner.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities, with independent judgment in prioritizing workload.
- Proficiency with EMR systems and documentation processes.
- Commitment to confidentiality, compliance, and patient advocacy.
PAY TRANSPARENCY
Prime Healthcare offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $21.00 to $28.26. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
Employment Status: Full Time
Shift: Days
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
PRIVACY NOTICE
Privacy Notice for California Applicants: https://www.primehealthcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Notice-at-Collection-and-Privacy-Policy-for-California-Job-Applicants.pdf
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Financial Counselor
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to financial counseling duties. A business or accounting degree typically qualifies, but a general studies degree may not. Pull the O*NET profile for Financial Counselors to see the education requirements USCIS officers reference.
Check prevailing wages before salary negotiations
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the Level I through Level IV prevailing wage for Financial Counselor roles in your target city. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the certified wage, so knowing these numbers before negotiating protects your petition.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Financial Counselor openings by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this role. These employers already understand the H-1B process, which shortens the offer-to-filing timeline significantly.
Ask about cap-exempt employer status early
Universities, nonprofits affiliated with higher education, and certain research institutions are cap-exempt, meaning your petition skips the lottery. Financial Counselor roles exist at these organizations, and filing year-round removes the April registration deadline pressure.
Confirm the employer uses E-Verify before accepting
STEM OPT extensions require E-Verify enrollment, but for H-1B, E-Verify participation signals the employer has experience with employment eligibility verification. Ask HR directly rather than assuming, since not all financial services firms are enrolled.
File premium processing if your start date is fixed
USCIS premium processing upgrades adjudication to 15 business days. Financial Counselor roles often have client-facing start dates tied to onboarding cycles. If your employer agrees to pay, request it at the I-129 filing stage, not after an RFE arrives.
H-1B Visa Financial Counselor: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Financial Counselor role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the employer's job description requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field like finance, accounting, economics, or a closely related discipline. Generic roles where any bachelor's degree is accepted can face USCIS scrutiny. The O*NET profile for Financial Counselors supports the specialty occupation argument when the duties align with the documented degree requirement.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Financial Counselor positions?
Banks, credit unions, wealth management firms, insurance companies, and nonprofit credit counseling agencies all sponsor H-1B visas for Financial Counselors. Cap-exempt institutions like universities and hospital systems are also worth targeting since they can file year-round. Migrate Mate lets you browse Financial Counselor openings filtered by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Financial Counselor H-1B petitions?
Your employer must certify on the Labor Condition Application that your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for the Financial Counselor SOC code in your work location. Wages are tiered by experience level, and USCIS can issue an RFE if the offered salary appears inconsistent with your stated role level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify the wage floor before your offer is finalized.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Financial Counselor employer mid-status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed with USCIS, without waiting for approval, provided you're maintaining valid status. The new employer files a new I-129 and LCA for the Financial Counselor role. You don't need to leave the country or restart the cap process.
What documents should I have ready before a Financial Counselor employer agrees to sponsor?
Prepare your official transcripts confirming a relevant degree, any professional certifications such as AFC or CFP credentials, and a resume that maps your duties to the specialty occupation definition. Employers need these to support the I-129 petition. If your degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator before the employer starts the LCA process.