Discharge & Care Coordination Specialist

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Discharge Planner to coordinate safe and timely transitions from hospital to home or other care settings. You will work with inpatient teams, care managers, and payers to schedule follow-up appointments, secure authorizations, and arrange post-acute services.

The role emphasizes patient education, documentation, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. A bachelor’s degree in healthcare-related field is required with 2 years of experience or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare or related field is required.
• 2 years of healthcare experience or less than 1 year as a new graduate.
• Knowledge of discharge planning concepts, HIPAA, and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate safe, timely discharge and arrange post-acute services with care teams.
• Obtain payer authorization for levels of care and services; communicate denials.
• Document discharge planning in the medical record accurately.
• Collaborate with patients, families, providers, and payers to ensure smooth transitions.
• Assist with transportation, home health, and community resources as needed.

Skills

Discharge planning

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

EHR proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare related field

Bachelor's Degree in social work

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Discharge Planner to coordinate safe and timely transitions from hospital to home or other care settings. You will work with inpatient teams, care managers, and payers to schedule follow-up appointments, secure authorizations, and arrange post-acute services.

The role emphasizes patient education, documentation, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. A bachelor’s degree in healthcare-related field is required with 2 years of experience or