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Transition Specialist roles supporting veterans, displaced workers, or career changers can qualify for green card sponsorship under EB-2 or EB-3, depending on degree level and job requirements. Employers file PERM labor certification with DOL before sponsoring you permanently. Finding the right sponsorship match starts with knowing which employers have an active filing history.
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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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Transition Specialist
Match your degree to the posted requirements
PERM requires the employer to advertise the role's actual minimum requirements. If the job posting lists a bachelor's degree in counseling, social work, or a related field, your credential must meet that exactly before the labor certification can proceed.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Government agencies, workforce development nonprofits, and large healthcare systems regularly sponsor Transition Specialists through PERM. Search DOL disclosure data to confirm which specific employers have filed for this occupation before approaching them.
Get your foreign credential evaluated early
If your counseling or human services degree was earned outside the U.S., obtain a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization before applying. PERM audits often request this documentation, and gaps delay the entire sponsorship timeline by months.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate by job title and sponsorship type to surface employers actively filing EB-2 or EB-3 green card petitions for Transition Specialist roles, so you spend time on leads with a real filing track record rather than guessing.
Negotiate a start date that accommodates PERM timelines
PERM labor certification alone takes six to eighteen months before an I-140 can be filed. Raise the sponsorship conversation during the offer stage so the employer understands the timeline and structures your start date and employment agreement accordingly.
Confirm the employer can satisfy prevailing wage requirements
Before accepting an offer, check the OFLC Wage Search to find the prevailing wage for the Transition Specialist role in that metro area. PERM requires the employer to pay at least that wage, so a low offer can stall or kill the filing.
Green Card Transition Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Transition Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Transition Specialist positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring a bachelor's degree. Roles with a stated requirement for a master's degree in counseling, rehabilitation, or a related field can qualify under EB-2. The classification depends on the minimum education the employer lists in the PERM labor certification, not on your personal credentials alone.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 is permanent and not subject to the H-1B visa annual lottery. EB-3 has no numerical cap concern for most countries, so approval depends on filing merit rather than luck. The tradeoff is a longer overall timeline, often two to four years from PERM filing to an approved adjustment of status, compared to H-1B's faster initial authorization.
Which employers typically sponsor green cards for Transition Specialists?
Government agencies, state workforce development boards, veteran service organizations, rehabilitation hospitals, and community college career centers are among the most active sponsors. These employers hire Transition Specialists at scale and have HR infrastructure to manage PERM filings. DOL's public disclosure data confirms which organizations have filed for this specific occupation previously.
How can I find Transition Specialist jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Transition Specialist roles where employers have active EB-2 or EB-3 green card filing histories, filtering out positions that only offer H-1B or no sponsorship at all. This saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering sponsorship limitations late in the hiring process.
What happens to my status while waiting for the green card to be approved?
You must maintain valid work authorization throughout the process. If you're on H-1B, your employer can file extensions while your I-140 and adjustment of status are pending. Once your I-140 is approved and you file I-485, you can request an Employment Authorization Document from USCIS, which lets you work independently of your underlying visa status while awaiting the final green card decision.