Pays $52,520 - $64,022 — Counselor market median is ~$68k (16 jobs)
Certified Application Counselor, Evenings M-F
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
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).
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