Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Care Coordinator, Full Time

Employment Type

• Full time
• Shift:
• Day
• Shift
• Description: At Saint Alphonsus Health System, we are looking for people who are living out their calling. We want you to be passionate about coming to work, and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these virtues, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest quality of care
• Position
• Purpose: 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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. Bachelor's of Science in certified field preferred. Registration as an MBS Coordinator preferred. Three years of direct patient care experience desirable. What You Will Do: Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Cores Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions. 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. 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. Highlights and Benefits: When Saint Alphonsus takes care of you, you can take better care of our patients. We foster personal and professional growth and offer opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers. Our belief in work-life balance compliments the natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and outdoor recreation lifestyle that is unique to Idaho and Oregon. 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. Visit https://www.saintalphonsus.org/careers/ to learn more! Ministry/Facility Information: Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus' goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based. Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health; The region’s most advanced Trauma Center (Level II); Commission on Cancer Accredited Program through demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.