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H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship for Counselor roles gives Chilean nationals a direct path to U.S. mental health and social services positions without lottery risk. The 1,400-visa annual cap rarely fills, and consulate processing means faster timelines than standard H-1B visa routes for qualifying specialty occupation roles.
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Position: Financial Counselor with UPMC Hillman Cancer Center medical oncology network
Status: Regular, Full-Time 40 hours/week
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. No evenings, weekends, or holidays!
We have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Counselor who will play a crucial role in ensuring patients receive the care they need.
This unique role will be based out of our Moon Township office while providing support across our medical oncology network, including Butler, Beaver, Cranberry, McCandless, Pittsburgh (St. Margaret), and Natrona Heights. Occasional travel to these locations may be required based on operational needs.
As a Financial Counselor, you’ll be at the heart of the patient experience. In addition to verifying insurance benefits, securing authorizations, and exploring financial assistance options, this role also supports key front office operations. You’ll assist with the intake of consults, manage phone triage, and help schedule patient appointments, making you a vital link between patients, providers, and the care team.
Your expertise, attention to detail, and collaborative approach will help create a smooth, supportive experience for patients from their first call through their visit. If you enjoy variety, teamwork, and making a meaningful impact each day, this role offers the opportunity to truly make a difference.
Ready for the challenge? Apply online today and be part of our mission to provide exceptional care at Hillman Cancer Center!
Responsibilities:
- Obtain initial and subsequent prior authorization/referrals as required by specific payers.
- Secure verification of insurance benefits prior to office visits and required treatments.
- Initiate Financial Assessment Application for those patients who do not have adequate insurance coverage.
- Work in collaboration with billing department to resolve open insurance claims as presented by walk-in patients.
- Assist with other office functions as required.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Evaluate all self-pay patients, as well as those patients who are being prescribed drugs that are not reimbursable, to determine eligibility for financial assistance through drug reimbursement programs, off-label drug policy, medical assistance and/or all other applicable programs as made available.
- Demonstrate the ability to solve problems through effective communication.
- Demonstrate an understanding of patient confidentiality with regards to HIPAA Regulations in order to protect both the patient and the UPMC Cancer Centers.
- Complete the financial counseling process for all patients prior to treatment, including evaluation of patient financial obligations.
- Meet with patients and designated family members to discuss billing issues.
- Utilize the Summary of Patient Reimbursement and Liability Form and obtain appropriate approvals, as required, prior to services being rendered.
Basic Qualifications:
- Completion of High school diploma or GED
- 3 years work experience, preferably in a medical office setting
- Prefer knowledge of medical terminology; third party payer rules and regulations; and credit and collections laws
- Word processing and computer experience required preferably including EPIC experience.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Act 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Join our team as a Financial Counselor in Medical Oncology!
Position: Financial Counselor with UPMC Hillman Cancer Center medical oncology network
Status: Regular, Full-Time 40 hours/week
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. No evenings, weekends, or holidays!
We have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Counselor who will play a crucial role in ensuring patients receive the care they need.
This unique role will be based out of our Moon Township office while providing support across our medical oncology network, including Butler, Beaver, Cranberry, McCandless, Pittsburgh (St. Margaret), and Natrona Heights. Occasional travel to these locations may be required based on operational needs.
As a Financial Counselor, you’ll be at the heart of the patient experience. In addition to verifying insurance benefits, securing authorizations, and exploring financial assistance options, this role also supports key front office operations. You’ll assist with the intake of consults, manage phone triage, and help schedule patient appointments, making you a vital link between patients, providers, and the care team.
Your expertise, attention to detail, and collaborative approach will help create a smooth, supportive experience for patients from their first call through their visit. If you enjoy variety, teamwork, and making a meaningful impact each day, this role offers the opportunity to truly make a difference.
Ready for the challenge? Apply online today and be part of our mission to provide exceptional care at Hillman Cancer Center!
Responsibilities:
- Obtain initial and subsequent prior authorization/referrals as required by specific payers.
- Secure verification of insurance benefits prior to office visits and required treatments.
- Initiate Financial Assessment Application for those patients who do not have adequate insurance coverage.
- Work in collaboration with billing department to resolve open insurance claims as presented by walk-in patients.
- Assist with other office functions as required.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Evaluate all self-pay patients, as well as those patients who are being prescribed drugs that are not reimbursable, to determine eligibility for financial assistance through drug reimbursement programs, off-label drug policy, medical assistance and/or all other applicable programs as made available.
- Demonstrate the ability to solve problems through effective communication.
- Demonstrate an understanding of patient confidentiality with regards to HIPAA Regulations in order to protect both the patient and the UPMC Cancer Centers.
- Complete the financial counseling process for all patients prior to treatment, including evaluation of patient financial obligations.
- Meet with patients and designated family members to discuss billing issues.
- Utilize the Summary of Patient Reimbursement and Liability Form and obtain appropriate approvals, as required, prior to services being rendered.
Basic Qualifications:
- Completion of High school diploma or GED
- 3 years work experience, preferably in a medical office setting
- Prefer knowledge of medical terminology; third party payer rules and regulations; and credit and collections laws
- Word processing and computer experience required preferably including EPIC experience.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Act 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Counselor
Verify your credentials meet specialty occupation
Counselor roles must require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, like counseling, psychology, or social work. A general human services degree paired with unrelated coursework can trigger an H-1B1 visa denial, so confirm your degree aligns with the specific role before applying.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Counselor openings by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for H-1B1 Chile roles. Employers already familiar with the LCA process move faster and are less likely to withdraw an offer once they see your visa status.
Check prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for Counselor roles in your target city before any offer discussion. Your H-1B1 visa LCA must certify wages at or above that level, so knowing the floor prevents employers from filing a non-compliant LCA later.
Get your credentials evaluated before outreach
Chilean university degrees in counseling or psychology require a foreign credential evaluation before U.S. employers can confirm specialty occupation eligibility. Have your transcripts evaluated by a NACES-member organization so you can attach the report when employers request documentation during the offer stage.
Prepare for consulate processing, not USCIS adjudication
Unlike H-1B, your H-1B1 Chile petition goes to a U.S. consulate in Chile, not USCIS. Your employer files the LCA with DOL, but you handle the visa application directly at the consulate, so confirm your employer understands this split responsibility before the offer is signed.
Address licensure gaps with your employer early
Many Counselor positions in the U.S. require state licensure, which Chilean applicants typically cannot obtain before arriving. Negotiate a supervision plan or provisional license pathway with your employer upfront so the LCA job description accurately reflects your starting role and avoids a specialty occupation challenge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Counselor role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B1 Chile?
Yes, if the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a directly related field. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree or treat the degree as preferred rather than required can fail the specialty occupation test. The job description and your employer's actual hiring standards both factor into the determination.
How does the H-1B1 Chile visa compare to H-1B for Counselor positions?
The H-1B1 Chile visa has no lottery and an annual cap of 1,400 that rarely fills, so Chilean Counselors can apply at the consulate without waiting for a random selection. H-1B requires USCIS approval and is subject to an oversubscribed lottery. The H-1B1 also has a shorter maximum initial validity, but renewals are straightforward for maintained employment.
How do I find employers who will sponsor an H-1B1 Chile visa for a Counselor role?
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified H-1B1 Chile LCA filing history for Counselor and related behavioral health roles. Employers who have sponsored the visa before understand the LCA and consulate process, which reduces the risk of an offer falling through due to unfamiliarity with Chilean national visa requirements.
Can I start working in the U.S. as a Counselor before obtaining full state licensure?
Most states allow supervised practice under a provisional or associate license while you accumulate the post-degree hours required for full licensure. Your employer's LCA must accurately describe the supervised role, and your job duties must genuinely require your degree. Confirm the supervision arrangement is documented before your consulate appointment so the visa reflects your actual position.
What happens to my H-1B1 Chile status if my Counselor employer terminates me?
Your H-1B1 Chile status is tied to your specific employer and LCA. If the employment ends, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, change to another valid status, or depart the U.S. A new employer must file a fresh LCA and you'll need a new consulate appointment before starting work for them.