Summary
Who We Are:
LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to "improve the health of people in the communities we serve." Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.
About the Role:
The Discharge Support Specialist supports the Care Management team by coordinating post-acute referrals, facilitating discharge planning activities, and ensuring patients receive required notifications and documentation. This role helps promote safe, timely transitions of care by collaborating with patients, families, care managers, and community providers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support discharge logistics by arranging follow-up appointments, verifying patient information, coordinating post-discharge services, and providing administrative support to facilitate efficient patient discharges
- Ensure compliance with patient notification requirements by delivering discharge-related notices, obtaining required signatures, and maintaining accurate documentation within the medical record.
- Coordinate post-acute care referrals, track authorizations, communicate referral status, and escalate delays or barriers to care transitions.
Requirements:
- Education: High School/GED or Associate's Degree
- Experience: 1-3 years; medical terminology preferred
Additional Information
What We Offer:
Impact: Join a team that values innovation and outcomes, delivering life-saving care to our youngest and most vulnerable patients.
Growth : Opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement and developing foundational skills for neonatal critical care leadership and advanced certification.
Support: A culture of collaboration with resources like unit-based practice councils and advanced clinical education support - improving both workflow efficiency and patient outcomes and allowing you to work at the top of your license.
Benefits : Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply depending on job), comprehensive health plans, free parking, and wellness programs.
Why LifeBridge Health?
With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in the Baltimore region: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Grace Medical Center, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, and Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital.
Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY-where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.
LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.