Bariatric Office Coordinator
At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.
**Summary:**
Responsible for the day-to-day office operations for the Bariatric Program. Responsibilities include monitoring the bariatrics database and reaching out to self and provider referrals from internal/external physicians and identified insurance companies. Monitors and work leads in Powerchart Message Center (Bariatric education/screening) from internal physicians. Contacts in regards to patient’s interest, reviewing eligibility, insurance coverage and pricing options in relation to bariatric surgery. Coordinates scheduling of patients with surgeon offices to move patients through surgery eligibility process. Coordinates and ensures documentation and clearances are received from all parties (PCP, cardiac, pulmonologist, gynecologist, psychologist, etc.) in preparation of surgery. Schedules and registers patient in Cerner ERS, with surgeons, hospital based bariatric dietitians and rehab physical therapy. Responsible for patient registration, insurance verification, chart preparation, scheduling, providing patient education, administrative support and ensuring coordination from the administrative side with patient, surgeons, and other care providers. Work with manager on documentation in regards to supporting center for new and continuing accreditation and compliance.
**Minimum Qualifications:**
**Other information:**
Required - 3 years of Admitting/Registration; OR 3 years of working in a physician office performing related experience; OR 4 years working in an administrative/clerical healthcare role.
**Education:**
**Essential:**
* HS Graduate or Equivalent GED
**Education equivalent experience:**
**Essential:**
* Required - High School or Equivalent; Preferred - Associates - Related Field
**Experience:**
**Essential:**
* Reference Other Information in Summary
**Facility:**
BayCare Health System, Weight Mgt Services-SJH
**Location:** **St Josephs Healthline**
**Status:** **Full Time, Exempt: No**
**Shift Hours:** **8:30am-6pm M-R; Friday 8:30-12:30pm**
**Shift:** **Shift 1**
**Shift 1 = Days, 2 = Evenings, 3 = Nights, 4 = Varies**
**Weekend Work:** **None**
**On Call:** **No**
How often will this team member be working remotely?Never
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
**Position** Bariatric Office Coordinator
**Location** Tampa:St Josephs | Business and Administrative | Full Time
**Req ID** null
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