Discharge Planner

Lehigh Valley Health Network

Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States
Onsite
Coordinate post-acute service arrangements
Obtain payer authorization for care
Schedule follow-up physician appointments
Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Discharge Planner to facilitate safe and timely transitions of care for patients. The ideal candidate should have a healthcare-related Bachelor's degree and relevant experience, with a strong emphasis on collaboration across teams and effective communication

Job Summary

  • The Discharge Planner facilitates safe, timely, and cost-effective transitions of care by coordinating all post-acute service needs for patients.
  • LVHN is a Magnet Hospital recognized five times for nursing excellence and has been ranked among the Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years.
  • This role requires acting as a liaison between patients, families, healthcare providers, payers, and community agencies to support smooth transitions of care.

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Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Discharge Planner to facilitate safe and timely transitions of care for patients. The ideal candidate should have a healthcare-related Bachelor's degree and relevant experience, with a strong emphasis on collaboration across teams and effective communication.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Coordinate post-acute service arrangements
  • Obtain payer authorization for care
  • Schedule follow-up physician appointments
  • Document discharge activities in medical record
  • Review Medicare Notice of Hospital Discharge
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams

Nice-to-have

  • Bachelor's Degree in social work preferred
  • Knowledge of discharge planning regulations
  • Familiarity with electronic health records
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives
  • Strong communication with third-party payers

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in healthcare related field
  • 2 years of experience in healthcare related field
  • Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid insurance rules
  • HIPAA compliance knowledge
  • Computer and EHR literacy

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