Trinity Health·Boise, Idaho
The coordinator is responsible for managing bariatric patient care, including triaging, conducting pre-visit chart reviews, and providing patient education. They also support quality improvement activities and manage the internal patient database for preoperative and postoperative journeys.
Employment type: Part time
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
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center is seeking a Part 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.
This position is Full time position Monday through Friday.
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.
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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.
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.
Candidates must be a Registered Dietitian licensed in Idaho, with licensure in Oregon required within six months of hire. A Bachelor of Science in a certified field and three years of direct patient care experience are preferred.
Market context
In Idaho, administration roles for registered dietitians are often tied to healthcare and nutrition services that need licensed professionals who can manage patient-facing operations and compliance. These positions are competitive because employers may prefer candidates with direct patient care experience and multi-state licensure, especially when Oregon licensure is expected within six months. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit and compare details from the original posting.