Bariatric Program Coordinator

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Saint Joseph Health System is proud to offer Daily Pay. Work Today, Get Paid Today! Why Saint Joseph Health System? At Saint Joseph Health System, our values give us strength. That character guides every decision we make - even when those decisions are complicated, costly or hard. We honor our mission to care for every man, woman and child who needs us by investing in technology, people and capabilities that allow us to set the standard for quality care. What we offer: Tuition reimbursement for all full and part-time colleagues effective first day of employment 100% paid tuition for ASN to BSN program (paid directly to learning partner) Benefits day one (Including: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life, STD/LTD, etc.) Retirement savings account with employer match Generous paid time off program 7 paid holidays NO mandatory overtime Employee referral incentive program State of the art equipment, unlimited CEU’s and supportive team approach JOB SUMMARY The Bariatric Program Coordinator must satisfy the requirements for the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (MBS) Coordinator according to the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). These requirements may be updated from time to time by MBSAQIP, making it necessary to update the Bariatric Program Coordinator job description in order to stay in compliance for Center Accreditation. This position will be comprised of both administrative and clinical roles for the purposes of development of the Bariatric Surgical Program and the care of its patients. The Program Coordinator will serve as a liaison between Saint Joseph Wellness and Weight Management (WWM) and Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center for the coordination and care of bariatric surgical patients. The Program Coordinator will serve as chief compliance officer for the hospital and WWM with regards to MBSAQIP requirements. The Program Coordinator will assist with center development, maintaining relevant policies and procedures, patient education materials, outcomes data collection, quality improvement efforts, and ensure continuous compliance with MBSAQIP requirements. The Program Coordinator will facilitate all activities associated with gaining accreditation, and the re-accreditation process. JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES Education- Bachelor or Graduate degree in Medicine :or Bachelor or Graduate Degree of Nursing (BSN preferred):or Bachelor or higher in Business Licensure: Licensed or Registered Health Care Professional in the State of Indiana (ie:RN, RN-MSN, RDN, LPN). Experience: Minimum 5 years of previous experience in a Medical Practice and/or program oversight preferred 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.