Case Management Assistant

Discharge Support Specialist

Sinai Hospital's inpatient Care Management team provides discharge planning, transitional care coordination, complex care management, and utilization review through a multidisciplinary team of registered nurses, LPNs, licensed social workers, and administrative staff. While many functions are dictated by regulatory requirements, the core clinical focus is always on ensuring a safe and effective transition to the next appropriate level of care. Your work directly supports safe discharge planning, reduces barriers to care, and improves patient outcomes.

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.

This is a Weekend position that will be scheduled for 10-hour shifts Day shifts Every Saturday and Sunday.

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

Pay Range: $17.00 to $24.75 Based On Experience

Benefits:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire, plus wellness programs and mental health support

403(b) retirement plan with employer match, pension, and life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement toward advanced degrees and specialty certifications

Generous paid time off, fitness discounts, and free on-site parking

About Sinai Hospital

Sinai Hospital of Baltimore is a nationally recognized academic medical center, a designated Level II Trauma Center, and the largest community hospital in Maryland. As part of LifeBridge Health - one of the region's most comprehensive healthcare systems - Sinai delivers advanced care with a mission to improve the health of the communities we serve, and to take care of the people who take care of patients.

About LifeBridge Health

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.

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 Maryland.

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.