E-3 Visa Transition Of Care Jobs
Transition of Care roles in U.S. health systems require coordinating patient handoffs across acute, post-acute, and community settings, work that qualifies as a specialty occupation under E-3 visa rules. Australian healthcare professionals with a relevant bachelor's degree can secure E-3 sponsorship without entering a lottery, making this one of the more accessible paths to U.S. employment.
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Join a team that delivers excellence.
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.
Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a healthcare organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.
Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.
Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.
LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.
Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.
Summary
Responsible for supporting the pharmaceutical needs of patients during the transition period from hospital setting through discharge to home. Ensures continuity of care by facilitating communication between health care providers, patients, and pharmacists, with the goal of optimizing medication management in reducing hospital readmissions and additional quality improvement metrics. Uses pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information to process prescriptions. Assists pharmacists in performing technical duties related to the distribution of drugs to patients. Develops strong relationships with colleagues and patients.
Job Duties
- Assist in promoting a safe and effective patient discharge plan related to patient medications.
- Assures all medications are properly labeled, verified by a pharmacist, and dispensed in a timely manner.
- Document all transition-related activities in patient record.
- Fills medication orders accurately and efficiently.
- Coordinate the delivery of medications to the bedside.
- Assists pharmacists in preparing and dispensing prescription orders and coordinating post-discharge follow-up care.
- Prioritizes workload, maintains organization, and coordinates activities with other healthcare professionals.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to resolve medication order discrepancies.
- Communicate patient medication related questions or concerns to the pharmacist.
- Support efforts to reduce hospital readmissions by ensuring proper medication adherence.
- Assist in enrolling patients in pharmacy software system.
- Assist in reviewing coverage and affordability with patients and identifying payment options.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED
- 2 years pharmacy experience.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Good math skills needed for counting, measuring, and weighing medications.
- Basic computer skills.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Strong time management, prioritization, and adaptability skills.
- Understanding of prescription insurance coverage.
- CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Upon Hire and
- RPT - Registered Pharmacy Technician - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
Preferred Qualifications
- 3 years pharmacy experience.
- Knowledge and ability to use any technology, equipment, or computers necessary for preparation and distribution of medications.
- Knowledge of brand name/generic medications.
- Knowledge and understanding of pharmaceutical and medical terminology, as well as pharmaceutical calculations.
- BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association Upon Hire
Additional Qualifications
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.
Location
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest
1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, 18103-6202, Allentown, United States
Pharmacy Transition of Care Coordinator
Join a team that delivers excellence.
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.
Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a healthcare organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.
Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.
Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.
LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.
Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.
Summary
Responsible for supporting the pharmaceutical needs of patients during the transition period from hospital setting through discharge to home. Ensures continuity of care by facilitating communication between health care providers, patients, and pharmacists, with the goal of optimizing medication management in reducing hospital readmissions and additional quality improvement metrics. Uses pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information to process prescriptions. Assists pharmacists in performing technical duties related to the distribution of drugs to patients. Develops strong relationships with colleagues and patients.
Job Duties
- Assist in promoting a safe and effective patient discharge plan related to patient medications.
- Assures all medications are properly labeled, verified by a pharmacist, and dispensed in a timely manner.
- Document all transition-related activities in patient record.
- Fills medication orders accurately and efficiently.
- Coordinate the delivery of medications to the bedside.
- Assists pharmacists in preparing and dispensing prescription orders and coordinating post-discharge follow-up care.
- Prioritizes workload, maintains organization, and coordinates activities with other healthcare professionals.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to resolve medication order discrepancies.
- Communicate patient medication related questions or concerns to the pharmacist.
- Support efforts to reduce hospital readmissions by ensuring proper medication adherence.
- Assist in enrolling patients in pharmacy software system.
- Assist in reviewing coverage and affordability with patients and identifying payment options.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED
- 2 years pharmacy experience.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Good math skills needed for counting, measuring, and weighing medications.
- Basic computer skills.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Strong time management, prioritization, and adaptability skills.
- Understanding of prescription insurance coverage.
- CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Upon Hire and
- RPT - Registered Pharmacy Technician - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
Preferred Qualifications
- 3 years pharmacy experience.
- Knowledge and ability to use any technology, equipment, or computers necessary for preparation and distribution of medications.
- Knowledge of brand name/generic medications.
- Knowledge and understanding of pharmaceutical and medical terminology, as well as pharmaceutical calculations.
- BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association Upon Hire
Additional Qualifications
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.
Location
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest
1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, 18103-6202, Allentown, United States
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Verify your credential equivalency before applying
Australian nursing or allied health degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees, but your employer's HR team may ask for a formal credential evaluation. Request one from a DOL-recognised evaluation service before your first interview.
Target health systems with existing LCA history
Large hospital networks and integrated health systems file Labor Condition Applications regularly and have established HR workflows for E-3 visa sponsorship. Smaller outpatient practices may be willing but unfamiliar with the LCA process, which adds negotiation time.
Find Transition of Care roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters E-3 visa jobs by role and employer sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to positions where the hiring team has never processed an LCA. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork once you have an offer.
Frame your scope of practice for U.S. hiring managers
Australian Transition of Care coordinators often hold broader discharge-planning responsibilities than U.S. counterparts. Translate your case management, care coordination, and community referral experience into terminology U.S. hiring managers recognise from their own staffing models.
Confirm specialty occupation status before accepting an offer
The E-3 requires the role to be a specialty occupation, meaning a bachelor's degree in a specific field is normally required for the position. Ask your prospective employer to confirm the job description reflects this standard before you proceed to the LCA stage with USCIS.
Align your start date with LCA and consulate timelines
DOL typically certifies an LCA within seven business days, but consulate appointment availability in Sydney or Melbourne varies. Build at least six to eight weeks between offer acceptance and your intended U.S. start date to avoid renegotiating with your employer.
E-3 Visa Transition Of Care: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Transition of Care jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search Transition of Care roles filtered by E-3 sponsorship. Many health systems list roles without explicitly advertising visa support, so searching a platform built around E-3 employer history saves you from pursuing positions where the hiring team has never filed an LCA. Migrate Mate surfaces roles where sponsorship is a realistic option, not just a checkbox on the job posting.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Transition of Care role qualify as a specialty occupation for E-3 purposes?
Yes, in most cases. Transition of Care coordinator and manager roles typically require a bachelor's degree in nursing, social work, or a related health field, which satisfies the specialty occupation definition. Roles framed as entry-level case aides or support positions may not meet the threshold, so confirm the job description specifies a degree requirement before proceeding with your application.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Transition of Care professionals?
The E-3 is significantly more practical for Australian Transition of Care professionals. There's no lottery, no annual cap pressure, and employers can file an LCA and support your consulate application on a standard hiring timeline. The H-1B visa requires winning a random selection process that runs once a year, meaning a missed lottery can delay your U.S. start by 12 months or more.
What documents do I need to support an E-3 application for a healthcare coordination role?
You'll need your Australian passport, a certified copy of your degree transcripts, a letter from your employer confirming the job offer and specialty occupation nature of the role, and the certified LCA from DOL. If your degree is in a field slightly adjacent to your role, a credential evaluation letter strengthens the application by documenting the direct connection between your qualification and the position.