Trinity Health·Silver Spring, Maryland
The Discharge Planning Assistant facilitates patient transfers to rehabilitation facilities and skilled nursing homes by coordinating with medical staff and insurance providers. They also manage referrals to community agencies and ensure all necessary documentation and authorizations are obtained for post-acute care.
Set up transports from hospital to rehab facility using transportation services provider. Obtain prior-auth for patients being transferred to Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) Follow up on referrals, missing patient documentation and checking on the bed status at SNF. Facilitates referrals to community agencies as directed by Social Worker/Case Manager via phone and web-based applications (EPIC) Communicates with SNFs (liaisons and admission teams) to facilitate appropriate patient placement taking into consideration: a. patient/family choice, b. patient clinical condition/needs and c. patient insurance coverage. Determines need for and obtains authorization from the patient’s insurer for post-acute care including SNF services and ambulance transportation. What you will need: Required: Education: High school diploma or GED required Preferred: Education: Some college preferred or equivalent experience including knowledge of medical terminology.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, with some college or equivalent experience preferred. A minimum of one to two years of experience in a healthcare setting is preferred, along with proficiency in MS Office and medical terminology.
Market context
In Maryland, nursing openings that require an RN and outpatient care experience are typically competitive because employers often want candidates who can step into ambulatory workflows with limited onboarding. Strong applicants usually show familiarity with patient education, care coordination, and fast-paced clinic settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then compare your outpatient experience to the core duties before applying.