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Position Purpose: The Program Coordinator provides administrative oversight within the Bariatric Center under the supervision of the Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery. This position will be comprised of both administrative and clinical roles for the purpose of development of the Bariatric Surgical Program and the care of its patients.  

What you will do:

• Develops, coordinates and provides the education for patients, families, nursing an ancillary staff. Serves as a liaison between the bariatric center and other services lines in Saint Francis hospital for the coordination in care of bariatric surgical patients.

• Participate in staff and patient education as well as work in cooperation with the medical director to develop and manage community outreach efforts with other provider offices and community events.

• Coordinates staff within assigned practices to ensure proper coverage for quality patient care along with monitoring attendance for all practice employees

• Serves as a liaison and chief compliance officer for the hospital and bariatric center with regards to MVSAQIP requirements. Assists with center development, maintaining relevant policies and procedures, patient education materials, outcomes of data collection, quality improvement efforts, and ensure continuous compliance with MBSAQIP requirements.

• Clinical team coordinator dash direct supervision of office staff in regards to tracking of PTS is through the process to ensure they are moving through the program in appropriate timeframes of their insurance company in regard to clearance.

• Clinical support to patients of calls received from the office in regards to pre and post op concerns.

• Monthly nutritional services support group facilitator.

• Pre-surgery concierge appointment calls with each patient scheduled for surgery to review diet progression, clearances, medication adjustments, CPAP usage during hospital stay, post-op instructions and follow up appointment. Post op rounds on patient floor, follow up phone calls, and sharing of surgeon slash dietary follow up post-operative.

• Staff education of bariatric team all hospital staff in regards to sensitivity training, bariatric surgical pre post training both initially and annually.

• Annual performance improvement plans, yearly annual review with bariatric committee to discuss slash approve order sets, best practice, standards, exclusion criteria etc.

• Monthly and bimonthly pure review with bariatric medical director to discuss admissions, emergency room visits review of sore reports and areas in need of improvement

• Credentialing of bariatric team/staff, including CME’s.

• Marketing campaign and community outreach of providers, on line digital campaign, follow up with patients for online seminar in health assessment surveys in scheduling initial consultations for bariatrics.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• PER DIEM

• Location: Hartford

• Mission-Driven Team Environment

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, BSN- BS in nursing degree preferred.

• BLS Certification Required and current license to practice in the state of Connecticut.

• 5 years of previous experience in a Bariatric practice and/or program oversight preferred.

• Organizational and time management skills; Excellent verbal and written communication ability. Critical thinking; Professionalism; Clinical skills and proficient medical knowledge.  

We are a group of primary care providers, specialists and surgeons serving patients in Connecticut and western Massachusetts. Part of Trinity Health Of New England, we offer primary care, specialty care, surgery, urgent care, rehabilitation, and imaging and lab services for thousands of patients every year. 

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.