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Patient Helper Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

Nationwide Children's Hospital

$15.50 - $19.75/hr

Screens customer data to ensure patient is eligible for insurance indicated. Communicates differences to the customer. * Screens registrations to ensure insurance pre-certification and physician ...

Nationwide Children's Hospital

$15.50 - $19.75/hr

Screens customer data to ensure patient is eligible for insurance indicated. Communicates differences to the customer. * Screens registrations to ensure insurance pre-certification and physician ...

AndHealth

Patient Navigator

Columbus, OH · On-site

$18.75 - $25.50/hr

We are looking for a Patient Navigator to play an important role at AndHealth ... In this role, you'll help guide the patients through their journey at AndHealth with the goal of ...

Aspen Dental

Patient Coordinator

Toledo, OH · On-site

$17 - $19/hr

Our best-in-class training program, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling will help you thrive in your career. When you join our team as a Patient Coordinator, which at Aspen we call ...

Aspen Dental

Patient Coordinator

Ashtabula, OH

$15 - $16/hr

Our best-in-class training program, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling will help you thrive in your career. When you join our team as a Patient Coordinator, which at Aspen we call ...

Aspen Dental

Patient Coordinator

Huber Heights, OH · On-site

$17 - $20/hr

Our best-in-class training program, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling will help you thrive in your career. When you join our team as a Patient Coordinator, which at Aspen we call ...

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How much do patient helper jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for patient helper in Ohio is $18.88, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.62 and $17.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Patient Helper vs Patient Care Assistant?

AspectPatient HelperPatient Care Assistant
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; training providedHigh school diploma; often additional certification or training
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, nursing homesHospitals, nursing homes, outpatient facilities
Employer & Industry UsageHealthcare facilities, community health programsHospitals, long-term care facilities, outpatient clinics
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Patient Helpers assist patients with daily activities and provide basic support, often with minimal formal training. Patient Care Assistants have more clinical responsibilities, including basic patient care tasks, and typically require additional certifications. Both roles work in healthcare settings, but Patient Care Assistants usually have a broader scope of practice and more formal training.

What are the most commonly searched types of Patient jobs in Ohio?

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Infographic showing various Patient Helper job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,269 per year, or $18.9 per hour.

Hospital Based Patient Advocate

Elevate Patient Financial Solutions

Cincinnati, OH

$18 - $23/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

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Elevate Patient Financial Solutions rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 28 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Make a real difference in patients’ lives—join Elevate Patient Financial Solutions as a Hospital Based Patient Advocate and help guide individuals through their healthcare financial journey. This full-time position is located 100% onsite at a hospital in Cincinnati, OH, with a Tuesday-Saturday schedule from 10:30am-7:30pm.
Bring your passion for helping others and grow with a company that values your impact. In 2024, our Advocates helped over 823,000 patients secure the Medicaid coverage they needed. Elevate’s mission is to make a difference. Are you ready to be the difference?
As a Hospital Based Patient Advocate, you play a vital role in guiding uninsured hospital patients through the complex landscape of medical and disability assistance. This onsite, hospital-based role places you at the heart of patient financial advocacy—meeting individuals face-to-face, right in their hospital rooms, to guide them through the process of identifying eligibility and applying for financial assistance. Your presence and empathy make a real difference during some of life’s most vulnerable moments.
Job Summary
The purpose of this position is to connect uninsured hospital patients to programs that will cover their medical expenses. As a Patient Advocate, you will play a critical role in assisting uninsured hospital patients by evaluating their eligibility for various federal, state, and county medical or disability assistance programs through bed-side visits and in-person interactions. Your primary objective will be to guide patients face-to-face through the application process, ensuring thorough completion and follow-up. This role is crucial in ensuring that uninsured patients are promptly identified and assisted, with the goal of meeting our benchmark that 98% of patients are screened at bedside.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Screen uninsured hospital patients at bedside in an effort to determine if patient is a viable candidate for federal, state, and/or county medical or disability assistance.
  • Complete the appropriate applications and following through until approved.
  • Detailed, accurate and timely documentation in both Elevate PFS and hospital systems on all cases worked.
  • Provide exceptional customer service skills at all times.
  • Maintain assigned work queue of patient accounts.
  • Collaborate in person and through verbal/written correspondence with hospital staff, case managers, social workers, financial counselors.
  • Answer incoming telephone calls, make out-bound calls, and track all paperwork necessary to submit enrollment and renewal for prospective Medicaid patients.
  • Maintain structured and timely contact with the applicant and responsible government agency, by phone whenever possible or as structured via the daily work queue.
  • Assist the applicant with gathering any additional reports or records, meeting appointment dates and times and arrange transportation if warranted.
  • Conduct in-person community visits as needed to acquire documentation.
  • As per established protocols, inform the client in a timely manner of all approvals and denials of coverage.
  • Attend ongoing required training to remain informed about current rules and regulations related to governmental programs, and apply updated knowledge when working with patients and cases.
  • Regular and timely attendance.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities.
  • Some college coursework preferred
  • Prior hospital experience preferred
  • Adaptability when dealing with constantly changing processes, computer systems and government programs
  • Professional experience working with state and federal programs
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Ability to maneuver throughout the hospital and patients’ rooms throughout scheduled work shift.
  • Proficient experience utilizing Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis on Excel and Outlook
  • Effectively communicate both orally and written, to a variety of individuals
  • Ability to multitask to meet performance metrics while functioning in a fast-paced environment.
  • Hospital-Based Patient Advocates are expected to dress in accordance with their respective Client’s Dress Code.
  • Hybrid positions require home internet connections that meet the Company’s upload and download speed criteria. Hybrid employees working from home are expected to comply with Elevate’s Remote Work Policy, including but not limited to working in a private and dedicated workspace where confidential information can be shared in accordance with HIPAA and PHI requirements.
Benefits
ElevatePFS believes in making a positive impact not only within our industry but also with our employees –the organization’s greatest asset! We take pride in offering comprehensive benefits in a vast array of plans that contribute to the present and future well-being of our employees and their families.
  • Medical, Dental amp; Vision Insurance
  • 401K (100% match for the first 3% amp; 50% match for the next 2%)
  • 15 days of PTO
  • 7 paid Holidays
  • 2 Floating holidays
  • 1 Elevate Day (floating holiday)
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee referral bonus program
  • Teamwork: We believe in teamwork and having fun together
  • Career Growth: Gain great experience to promote to higher roles
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, location, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and Employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
ElevatePFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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