Job Description

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days/Afternoons (United States of America)

The Bariatric Program Coordinator provides professional leadership in working with the bariatric practice staff, hospital personnel, referring physicians, and patients. Provides specialized care to the Bariatric patient population by effectively coordinating office activities. The goal is to optimize patient outcomes and improve the quality of life to the morbidly obese through efficient practice management and clinical and educational expertise

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

25% - Responsible for facility operations including planning, business development, program evaluation, performance improvement and service excellence.

25% - Managerial skills to supervise, direct the work of others, establish operational controls and redirect department efforts to meet the organizational goals. Demonstrated project management skills.

10% - Interpersonal/organizational skills to effectively coordinate staff and workflow in a busy Bariatric Surgery practice/program.

10% - Serves as liaison with physicians to increase satisfaction with system and services. Uses negotiation skills to address physicians/staff concerns and facilitate mutually-satisfactory solutions to problems.

10% - Identifies opportunities for promotion of “best practice” and integration of service across system. Involves stakeholders in appropriate projects to increase effectiveness, decrease cost, and enhance patient/physician/staff satisfaction.

10% - Communicates strategic vision for the program to all stakeholders. This includes promotion or organizational/service line goals, methods of evaluation, and measures of success.

10% - Partners with appropriate referrals to coordinate patient care.

The above is intended to describe the general content and functions of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties or responsibilities. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. The job description is subject to continual revisions as needed for patient care. Due to the services and care provided by this institution, personnel may be requested to serve in related capacities as determined by their qualifications in a different unit, department, and campus, in an effort to not disrupt patient care and continue to provide a safe environment to our patients. All employees are expected to follow Mercy Health policies and procedures, maintain high standards of safe work performance, and maintain good attendance and punctuality.

Required Minimum Education High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Education: 2 year/Associates Degree

Specialty/Major Nursing

Required: Clinical background required

Demonstrable experience in practice development and expansion. Experience working in hospitals or ambulatory surgery centers

Minimum Years and Type of Experience: At least 2 years of medical practice experience, preferably within a bariatric surgery practice.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: General management expertise

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: Demonstrable experience in practice development and expansion. Experience working in hospitals or ambulatory surgery centers desired.

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer
• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

Mercy Bariatrics - MPE Billing Company, LLC

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com