Pays $52,520 - $64,022Counselor market median is ~$68k (16 jobs)

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BMC Software
Boston, Massachusetts

Certified Application Counselor, Evenings M-F

CounselorIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time
Posted 4mo ago

About the Role

Full-time Certified Application Counselor, evenings M-F. Assist patients with health insurance applications. Boston, MA.

Join BMC Software as a Certified Application Counselor – Evenings M-F in Boston, Massachusetts.

Requirements

  • EXPERIENCE: Bilingual and hospital experience strongly preferred.
  • KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Must be extremely organized, able to prioritize appropriately and make independent decisions, strong problem resolution skills.
  • Must be able to handle a heavy caseload of patients in an ongoing fashion and possess strong follow through skills.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $25.25 - $30.78/hour.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • On-site position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

Work with BMC Software in Boston, Massachusetts.

Key Responsibilities

The Certified Application Counselor interviews and screens patients to determine eligibility for health insurance programs and qualified health plans. They are responsible for accurately tracking and processing applications in accordance with hospital billing policies.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Application assistanceEligibility screeningPatient interviewingBilling practicesProblem resolutionCustomer serviceComputer competencyData entryTime managementPrioritizationIndependent decision makingFollow through

Patient Financial Services — Counselor Career Context

In Massachusetts, Counselor listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$78k across 397 listings, vs ~$76k nationally (15,736 listings).

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Massachusetts's cost-of-living index is 135.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$58k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $43k in an average-cost state — Massachusetts ranks #9 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.9/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

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401k / retirement match
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About BMC Software

Medical Practices
Arlington, Massachusetts
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
403(b) Savings Match
Earned Time Cash Out
Paid Time Off
Career Advancement Opportunities