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Financial Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in finance, accounting, economics, or a closely related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS, certifying the role meets prevailing wage requirements for your work location.
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Day Shift
Department
COH-Pre-Services / Financial Clearance
Shift Details
Day Shift, Monday-Friday; 8:00a-4:30p
Job ID
wd-JR141145
Posted
September 17, 2026
Financial Clearance & Applications Specialist
Join a team that delivers excellence.
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.
Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a healthcare organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.
Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.
Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.
LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.
Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.
Summary
Gathers financial information, informs patients of alternatives for financial obligation for services, and assists indigent parties in obtaining free or financial assistance. Collaborates with other departments, offices, and application specialists daily. Processes financial assistance applications, posts payments, creates estimates, account reconciliation process, and weekly and monthly productivity reports.
Job Duties
- Receives/processes FAP requests according to LVHN policy. Denies, approves, and pends applications assigning a reason (if applicable).
- Documents all patient accounts accurately with supporting details regarding financial assistance and financial responsibility.
- Maintains comprehensive knowledge of the federal guidelines published by the Department of Health and Human Services to identify and determine patient eligibility for Financial Assistance Program (FAP).
- Ensures all designated patients are screened for Medical Assistance prior to FAP approval.
- Determines patient responsibility on referred accounts. Determines patient's ability/inability to pay prior to, during, or after services are provided.
- Utilizes effective communication skills in interpersonal interaction with patients, families, physicians, fellow employees, regarding financial assistance and patient responsibility.
- Meets LVHN Auditing and compliance standards-accuracy for application processing and estimates calculations.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED
- 3 years Previous experience in a customer-oriented environment, patient registration, or insurance-related field.
- Ability to anticipate and understand customer financial needs and document and/or relay patients' needs to appropriate personnel.
- Ability to interview callers and capture details in an accurate written report.
- Skill in analyzing and organizing technical data.
- Strong client service orientation and influencing skills with hiring managers.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.
Location
Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest
1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, 18103-6202, Allentown, United States
Full-Time
Day Shift
Department
COH-Pre-Services / Financial Clearance
Shift Details
Day Shift, Monday-Friday; 8:00a-4:30p
Job ID
wd-JR141145
Posted
September 17, 2026
Financial Clearance & Applications Specialist
Join a team that delivers excellence.
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.
Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a healthcare organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.
Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.
Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.
LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.
Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.
Summary
Gathers financial information, informs patients of alternatives for financial obligation for services, and assists indigent parties in obtaining free or financial assistance. Collaborates with other departments, offices, and application specialists daily. Processes financial assistance applications, posts payments, creates estimates, account reconciliation process, and weekly and monthly productivity reports.
Job Duties
- Receives/processes FAP requests according to LVHN policy. Denies, approves, and pends applications assigning a reason (if applicable).
- Documents all patient accounts accurately with supporting details regarding financial assistance and financial responsibility.
- Maintains comprehensive knowledge of the federal guidelines published by the Department of Health and Human Services to identify and determine patient eligibility for Financial Assistance Program (FAP).
- Ensures all designated patients are screened for Medical Assistance prior to FAP approval.
- Determines patient responsibility on referred accounts. Determines patient's ability/inability to pay prior to, during, or after services are provided.
- Utilizes effective communication skills in interpersonal interaction with patients, families, physicians, fellow employees, regarding financial assistance and patient responsibility.
- Meets LVHN Auditing and compliance standards-accuracy for application processing and estimates calculations.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED
- 3 years Previous experience in a customer-oriented environment, patient registration, or insurance-related field.
- Ability to anticipate and understand customer financial needs and document and/or relay patients' needs to appropriate personnel.
- Ability to interview callers and capture details in an accurate written report.
- Skill in analyzing and organizing technical data.
- Strong client service orientation and influencing skills with hiring managers.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.
Location
Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest
1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, 18103-6202, Allentown, United States
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Verify your degree field matches
H-1B approval for Financial Specialist roles hinges on your degree being in a directly related field, like finance, accounting, or economics. A general business degree may trigger an RFE if the job duties are highly specialized, so document the coursework connection clearly.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage tiers before you negotiate, so your offer doesn't stall at the DOL stage.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Financial Specialist roles by verified LCA filing history, so you're applying to employers who have already completed DOL certification for this occupation, not learning the process alongside you.
Confirm specialty occupation status early
Review the O*NET profile for Financial Specialist to confirm the role is classified as requiring specialized degree-level knowledge. If your job description uses vague language like 'preferred' instead of 'required' for a degree, ask the employer to revise it before the I-129 is filed.
Understand the 60-day grace period
If your employment ends before your H-1B expires, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, file a change of status, or depart. Don't wait until day 59 to start the transfer process, since your new employer's I-129 must be filed during this window.
Ask about premium processing upfront
USCIS premium processing gets your I-129 adjudicated within 15 business days. For Financial Specialist roles with a defined start date tied to fiscal-year reporting cycles, confirm during the offer stage whether the employer will elect premium processing or expects you to absorb that timeline risk.
H-1B Visa Financial Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Financial Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific field like finance, accounting, economics, or a closely related discipline. USCIS evaluates the job duties, not just the title. If the role involves financial analysis, regulatory compliance, or budget planning at a degree-required level, it typically meets the specialty occupation standard. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field are more vulnerable to RFEs.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for Financial Specialist positions?
Search Migrate Mate to browse Financial Specialist openings filtered by verified H-1B sponsorship history. Employers who have previously filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation are far more likely to move efficiently through the DOL and USCIS process than those sponsoring for the first time. This matters especially for roles with competitive start dates or fiscal-year constraints.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Financial Specialist role is reclassified or my duties change significantly?
A material change in job duties, work location, or employer entity may require your employer to file an amended I-129 with USCIS. Financial Specialist roles that shift from, say, individual contributor to supervisory functions, or move to a different OFLC wage area, can trigger an amendment obligation. Your employer bears that filing responsibility, but you should flag significant changes proactively rather than waiting for a compliance review.
Can my employer transfer my H-1B sponsorship if I change Financial Specialist positions within the same company?
An intra-company transfer to a substantially different Financial Specialist role, a different location, or a different legal entity generally requires a new or amended I-129, along with an updated LCA. A simple title change with no change in duties, wage, or location typically doesn't. USCIS guidance treats any material change to the employment terms as a new petition requirement, so the employer's immigration counsel should confirm the threshold in your specific case.
Is the H-1B cap a practical obstacle for Financial Specialist job seekers?
It can be, but not always. If your target employer is a university, nonprofit research organization, or government entity, those positions are cap-exempt and can be filed at any time of year. For cap-subject employers, registration opens in March for an October 1 start date. Financial Specialist roles at large financial institutions or consulting firms are almost always cap-subject, so timing your job search to align with the registration window is a real tactical consideration.