Summary

Acts as a part of the LifeBridge Care Coordination team. Works closely with patients, and their families, to assist with goal setting and creating and implementing shared care plans.

Works with multiple facility teams to coordinate care and facilitate patient discharge transitions from hospitals, rehabs and other extended care facilities to their Primary Care Provider and team.

Under the general supervision of the Care Coordination Manager and/or the Practice Leadership Team, provides safe, therapeutic and efficient care and services to patients. Supports the care team by functioning as a coach for disease prevention, early screening, testing and treatment, and helps patients manage their chronic diseases.

Assists in the care of patients and instructs patients and their families in appropriate care, as directed by their provider.

Functions as a member of the Care Coordination Team (CCT) to assist in the planning and implementation of patient care based upon sound clinical preparation, knowledge, skills and experience. Care is provided in accordance with the provisions and scope of a Medical Assistant.

Experience:  3-5 years

Education:

Preferred:  Associate's Degree

Licenses And Certification:

Required:  Basic Life Support

Preferred: Medical Assistant Certification

Additional Information

As one of the largest health care providers in Maryland, with 13,000 team members, We strive to CARE BRAVELY for over 1 million patients annually. LifeBridge Health includes Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital and Grace Medical Center, as well as our Community Physician Enterprise, Center for Hope, Practice Dynamics, and business partners: LifeBridge Health & Fitness, ExpressCare and HomeCare of Maryland.