Bariatric Program Coordinator

Bariatric Program Coordinator

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Bariatric Program Coordinator to join our team!

Our Values

Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency

Department

Bariatric Ctr of Excellence

Job Summary The Bariatric Coordinator oversees the clinical, operational, educational, and accreditation-related activities of the bariatric surgery program. This role serves as a liaison between patients, surgeons, multidisciplinary staff, and the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). The coordinator ensures compliance with and MBSAQIP standards while supporting high-quality patient-centered care throughout the bariatric surgery continuum.

Essential Functions:

• Patient care coordination:
  Guiding patients through the pre and post-operative processes coordinating referrals, testing, consultation, and follow up provide education regarding bariatric procedures, nutrition, lifestyle changes, and post-operative expectations Serve as a primary contact for patients with questions and concerns and to serve as a patient advocate. (35%)
• Maintain MBSAQIP accreditation and ensure compliance with all national/regional/local accrediting bodies and regulations and ensure program compliance with Denver Health policies. Assist with accreditation site visits, audits, and quality improvement projects. Monitor program policies, protocols, and outcomes. (25%)
• Performs duties according to the professional accreditation standards, Denver Health policies and professional judgement. (5%)
• Maintains Bariatric Program local patient database to include data-entry, reporting and troubleshooting. Ensures data is accurate and entered in a timely fashion. Tracks and manages bariatric patients through the process. Ensures patients are not lost to follow up and receive the appropriate post-operative care. (10%)
• Coordinate patient group education sessions and maintain educational materials including handouts, binders, electronic documents, and videos and maintain bariatric website accuracy. (10%)
• Professional, respectful, and timely response/communication with referring providers, patients, and all others inquiries to the bariatric program in all forms of communication. (5%)
• Track clinical outcomes and quality metrics. Support data collection and reporting to MBSAQIP via the SCR. Identify areas for quality improvement using evidence-based practices. Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences. (5%)
• Educate staff and community about obesity management and bariatric surgery. Participate in outreach and marketing projects. (5%)

Education:

• Associate's Degree:
  Appropriate degree for healthcare field required

Work Experience:

• 1-3 years professional health care experience required

Licenses:

• RN-Registered Nurse - DORA
  - Department of Regulatory Agencies required
• OR PA-Physician Assistant
  - State Medical Board required
• OR NP-Nurse Practitioner - DORA
  - Department of Regulatory Agencies required
• OR DIETICIAN-Registered Dietitian Certification - CDR
  - Commission on Dietetic Registration required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong organizational, communication, and patient education skills
• EMR documentation proficiency
• Knowledge, interest and experience in program management preferred
• Knowledge of MBSAQIP/ASMBS standards preferred
• Experience with patient navigation, insurance authorization preferred
• Experience with quality improvement projects preferred
• Experience with support group facilitation preferred
• Patient counseling and motivational interviewing

Salary

$83,100.00 - $ / yr

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions.

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