Bariatric Program Coordinator - Bariatric Physicians

Mercy Health • Perrysburg, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Bariatric Program Coordinator provides professional leadership in working with the bariatric practice staff, hospital personnel, referring physicians, and patients. Provides specialized care to the Bariatric patient population by effectively coordinating office activities. The goal is to optimize patient outcomes and improve the quality of life to the morbidly obese through efficient practice management and clinical and educational expertise.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Clinical background required
• Demonstrable experience in practice development and expansion.
• Experience working in hospitals or ambulatory surgery centers.
• At least 2 years of medical practice experience, preferably within a bariatric surgery practice.
• General management expertise

Nice To Haves

• 2 year/Associates Degree
• Nursing
• Demonstrable experience in practice development and expansion.
• Experience working in hospitals or ambulatory surgery centers desired.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for facility operations including planning, business development, program evaluation, performance improvement and service excellence.
• Managerial skills to supervise, direct the work of others, establish operational controls and redirect department efforts to meet the organizational goals. Demonstrated project management skills.
• Interpersonal/organizational skills to effectively coordinate staff and workflow in a busy Bariatric Surgery practice/program.
• Serves as liaison with physicians to increase satisfaction with system and services. Uses negotiation skills to address physicians/staff concerns and facilitate mutually-satisfactory solutions to problems.
• Identifies opportunities for promotion of “best practice” and integration of service across system. Involves stakeholders in appropriate projects to increase effectiveness, decrease cost, and enhance patient/physician/staff satisfaction.
• Communicates strategic vision for the program to all stakeholders. This includes promotion or organizational/service line goals, methods of evaluation, and measures of success.
• Partners with appropriate referrals to coordinate patient care.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED