Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Care Coordinator, Full Time

Trinity Health • Boise, ID

31d

About The Position

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center is seeking a Full Time Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Care Coordinator to join the Surgical Services Team! At Saint Alphonsus, the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (MBS) Care Coordinator is responsible for coordinating bariatric patient care with providers, triaging bariatric patients (telephonically/in-person), conducting pre-visit chart reviews to assess and anticipate bariatric patient care needs, developing and providing patient education, coordinating care across the continuum, and supporting quality improvement activities within the practice at Saint Alphonsus Medical Group Metabolic and Bariatric Center.
Schedule Information: This position is Full time position Monday through Friday.

Requirements

• Licensed in the state of Idaho as a Health Care Professional (RN/Dietician/PA/PT).
• Licensed in the state of Oregon as a Health Care Professional (RN/Dietician/PA/PT) within 6 months of hire.
• Knowledge of performance improvement, billing, coding, and documentation requirements highly desired.
• Knowledge of evidence-based methodologies.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and writing, and computer skills are essential with the ability to relate and motivate effectively with patients and clinical staff.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's of Science in certified field preferred.
• Registration as an MBS Coordinator preferred.
• Three years of direct patient care experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates bariatric patient care with providers
• Triages bariatric patients (telephonically/in-person)
• Conducts pre-visit chart reviews to assess and anticipate bariatric patient care needs
• Develops and provides patient education
• Coordinates care across the continuum
• Supports quality improvement activities within the practice at Saint Alphonsus Medical Group Metabolic and Bariatric Center
• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Cores Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
• Works in coordination with all MBS team members including PSRs, MAs and bariatric insurance coordinator to provides high quality, compassionate and seamless care for our bariatric patients.
• Assists/develops written protocols and education of nurses detailing the rapid communication and basic response to critical vital signs that is specifically required to minimize delays in the diagnosis and treatment of serious adverse events for the metabolic and bariatric population.
• Manages internal bariatric patient data base for all bariatric patients in their preoperative and postoperative journey.

Benefits

• We offer market-competitive pay, generous PTO, and multiple options for comprehensive benefits that begin on day one.
• Benefits for your future include retirement planning and matching, college savings plans for your family, and multiple life insurance plans that can change as your needs develop.
• We are proud to offer Employee Assistance Programs, tuition reimbursement, and educational opportunities to help you learn and grow.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level