Medical Coordinator-Bariatric Surgery

Luminis Health • Lanham, MD

4d • $18 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Coordinates the medical care of Bariatric patients in a high volume multi-faceted bariatric surgical center. This role involves community outreach, clinical support, clerical support, financial coordination, contact management, and database management.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One year of experience performing clerical duties in a medical setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the required activities of a high volume multi-faceted bariatric surgical center to ensure a smooth and efficient patient navigation process.
• Participates in direct patient contact on a continuum.
• Performs community outreach to include, but not limited to: Bariatric Informational Seminars, support groups, community events and educational events.
• Provides patient education in regard to pre-surgical testing, insurance requirements, surgical pre- and post -operative instructions and overall program information.
• Coordinates the bariatric surgical process from pre-operative to post-operative care and counseling.
• Conducts surgical scheduling with patient, OR, Physician and insurance company.
• Coordinates the financial process to include, but not limited to, insurance submission / authorization, prepare and document specific requirements packaged for submission to multiple insurers, contact third party payers for authorization, approvals, denials and appeals.
• Assist in surgical financial coordination including self-pay patients, partial pay discussions, submitting payment plans and obtaining pre-surgical deposits for surgery.
• Gathers and interprets data in situations in which the information or problems are relatively routine.
• Schedule appointments, greets visitors, explains medical center policies, and relays messages to appropriate personnel.
• Responds quickly and appropriately to patient requests.
• Establishes rapport with customers.
• Maintains physicians clinic and operating room schedules.
• Obtains pertinent clinical information from a variety of sources.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs

What This Job Offers

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