Program Manager Metabolic & Bariatric

Emory Healthcare • Johns Creek, GA

350d • $37 - $51

About The Position

We're seeking a Program Manager responsible for providing clinical resources in a variety of patient care departments throughout an EHC operating unit/facility. This individual is responsible for managing Accreditation criteria to ensure facility meets expectations set forth by governing agencies. The Program Manager maintains and ensures compliance of all policies and procedures that guide and support the assigned services, including Joint Commission requirements, federal and state regulations, and Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) standards. The role serves as the liaison between the assigned facility and MBSAQIP, facilitates, develops, and maintains system-wide MBS policies, protocols, and standard workflows in policy manager. The Program Manager participates in onboarding, orientation, and training of all new MBS coordinators in the EHC system or business agreement entities. This position collaborates on an ongoing basis with MBS Director(s) or surgeon leads, clinical staff and physicians, and external sites promoting positive communication techniques and the ability to problem solve at every level. The Program Manager works with MBS Director, Obesity Medicine Director, Director of Quality and Patient Safety and Hospital Administration to anticipate and identify the needs of the center(s) and creatively implements solutions to problems. The role integrates Evidence Based Practice into program improvements and completes routine programmatic rounding to bariatric and weight management programs within the healthcare system. Additionally, the Program Manager collaborates and engages in system-level MBS program quality improvement, meetings, and accreditation support. This position may include coordination of multiple hospital sites, EHC system coordination, or comprehensive center responsibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in health related field required, or actively in pursuit degree to be obtained within 18 months of hire.
• Possession of a current license as a registered nurse, registered dietitian or other licensed healthcare provider issued by the State of Georgia.
• Minimum of five years of experience as a healthcare provider with three years current experience in the area of bariatrics preferred.
• Master's degree in health related field preferred.
• Bariatric specific credentialing preferred.
• High level of interpersonal/communication skills to promote team approach.
• Excellent written and verbal skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in health related field.
• Bariatric specific credentialing.

Responsibilities

• Manage Accreditation criteria to ensure facility meets expectations set forth by governing agencies.
• Maintain and ensure compliance of all policies and procedures that guide and support the assigned services.
• Serve as the liaison between the assigned facility and MBSAQIP.
• Facilitate, develop, and maintain system-wide MBS policies, protocols, and standard workflows in policy manager.
• Participate in onboarding, orientation, and training of all new MBS coordinators in the EHC system or business agreement entities.
• Collaborate with MBS Director(s) or surgeon leads, clinical staff and physicians, and external sites.
• Work with MBS Director, Obesity Medicine Director, Director of Quality and Patient Safety and Hospital Administration to identify needs and implement solutions.
• Integrate Evidence Based Practice into program improvements.
• Complete routine programmatic rounding to bariatric and weight management programs.
• Engage in system-level MBS program quality improvement, meetings, and accreditation support.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1.
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs.
• Family-focused benefits.
• Wellness incentives.
• Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree