A Bariatric Coordinator is hired to oversee and help in organizing the clinical activities relating to the bariatric surgery program. The surgery is performed to reduce stomach size and to help obese people achieve their weight loss goals. A well-drafted Bariatric Coordinator Resume mentions the following core duties and responsibilities – verifying patient’s insurance benefits, schedule and communicating with patients about their appointments; collecting payments; undertaking responsibility for maintaining accreditation standards, collecting program outcomes data, and helping in the implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
Experience in nursing and patient education are some crucial traits. Other core skills include – strong verbal and written communication skills, the ability to work closely with patients and prospective patients, and basic computer skills; basic knowledge of office equipment, including fax machines, and copiers, and the ability to use all types of equipment. While a high school diploma is considered mandatory, many hospitals want their staff to have a nursing degree and current RN license.
Headline : To secure a Bariatric Coordinator position that demonstrates my proven ability to manage, problem solve, remain focused in a challenging and fast paced environment and to work independently or with a team.
Skills : Mastery Level In Microsoft Word, Office, Desktop Publishing, Excel. Mastery Level Knowledge Of Quick Pro.
Description :
Implemented annual goals, prepared business and marketing plan.
Marketed the NEW DIRECTIONS program with support of hospital marketing department.
Organised and directed all clinic operations Recruited and trained all staff.
Managed the Medical Director, Business Administrator, Psychologist and Exercise Specialist.
Conducted regularly scheduled staff meetings and maintained communication with other hospital administration, medical community and pharmaceutical companies.
Managed financial records and daily income reporting.
Collected daily fee payments for clients, and provided weekly invoices for active clients.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
GED
Bariatric Coordinator Resume
Objective : Highly skilled career Bariatric Coordinator professional with more than 19 years nursing experience in hospitals, surgeon offices, and ambulatory care surgery environments. Experienced in developing and maintaining a growing outpatient clinic from initial concepts through privilege accreditation. Experience with managing daily operations of an outpatient clinic including budgeting, patient and staff education, and development and facilitation of a support group.
Scheduled seminars, pre op, and post op appointments, spreadsheets, collections, insurance verification's, and medical records.
Worked closely with physicians and their office staff.
Scheduled and attended support groups, on call for patients, attending surgery, and other procedures with physicians, assist in making rounds.
Visited with patients and family pre op to educate them on what to expect during their stay in hospital.
Taught and helped patients during their stay, also follow ups after discharge.
Able to respond to clinically related phone calls and questions from pre- and post surgical patients and triage appropriately.
Responsible for general accounting, payroll, accounts payable's and receivables.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
High School Diploma
Bariatric Coordinator Resume
Objective : Bariatric Coordinator with 4 years of experience in Ensuring that all surgical supplies are available for use by the surgeon as well as providing support in the operating suite during procedures, Assessing patient risk factors including medical/surgical history, medications in use, allergies/intolerance's, psycho social assessment, nutritional assessment and body mass index (BMI).
Skills : Medical Terminology, Secretarial Experience, Computers, Multi Line Phones, Ordering Medical And Office Supplies, Payroll, Schedules.
Description :
Completed insurance and international certification surveys.
Collected hospital and club members' monthly fees.
Assisted with obtaining Center of Excellence re certification Liaison between the hospital and physician practices.
Collaborated with the Barbaric Medical Director on growth and quality initiatives Organised patient seminars, health fairs, outreach initiatives.
Coordinated with the hospital pre-op team to ensure all necessary precautions are taken and appropriate testing has been completed.
Met with each patient in person to go over their medical history and ensure they understand their post-operative diet and discharge instructions.
Met with each patient in person to go over their medical history and ensure they understand their post-operative diet and discharge instructions.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
High School Diploma
Bariatric Coordinator Resume
Summary : Patient focused Bariatric Coordinator with 23 years experienced in multiple areas of the nursing field including Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Home Health, Bariatrics and Public Health Nursing.
Skills : Case Management, Emr.
Description :
Oversaw development and growth of hospital's new barbaric program; direct daily operations to meet clinical best practices and sustain high patient satisfaction.
Coordinate all aspects of patient's care resulting in 300 surgeries with 100% on-time execution and no coordination errors; solely responsible to make certain medical clearances are secured and each patient is appropriately educated and emotionally prepared for surgery.
Worked one on one with each patient and their respective insurance companies to assure a timely surgical authorisation is secured, realising a greater than 99% success record.
Conducted patient, staff and community focused teaching classes to promote thorough understanding of bariatric surgery; strong emphasis placed on nutrition and weight management.
Interfaced with sales reps to promote key bariatric nutritional's including protein supplements and vitamin regimens to patient population.
Led bariatric team in assessing program strengths and areas of concern; experienced significant decrease in re-admissions for post-op complications as a result of reinforced pre-op teaching Coordinate and facilitate bi-monthly patient support group meetings.
Resourced to community seeking surgical/medical weight loss management.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Bachelor Of Science
Bariatric Coordinator Resume
Summary : Top Achiever - received recognition for excellence in service as a Team Lead and Trainer; promoted to progressively responsible positions for skills in personnel training and development, quality management, and excellent customer service. Recognised for taking pride and maintaining quality in the duties performed resulting in a positive healing environment for patients, staff and visitors to the facilities.
Skills : Coordinator, Bariatrics.
Description :
Coordinated all bariatric activities for the only bariatric surgeon in the clinic.
Scheduled all preoperative testing and schedule all surgeries, oversee the bariatric program and support group.
Oversaw precertification, insurance verification and collect all payments as needed.
Provided quality customer service and patient support before, during and after surgery.
Assisted in writing policies and procedures for the Bariatric office.
Answered phones, run clinic, scheduling surgeries and office visits as needed.
Assisted the surgeon in office procedures as needed.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
GED
Bariatric Coordinator Resume
Headline : Bariatric Coordinator with 6+ years of experience in Coordinating the patients surgery date with the surgeon, Evaluating the patient's medical records to ensure eligibility for surgery, Performing appropriate laboratory tests as necessary to determine if surgery is appropriate, Informing patients of any required preparatory measures before surgery, Preparing patients for surgery.
Skills : Quicken And General Accounting Sheets, Type 65 Words Per Minute.
Description :
Assisted in the development/growth of the Bariatric Program including working closely with the doctor to provide on-going Patient Education Seminars to the patients resulting in new patient referrals.
Worked closely with office staff, surgeons, and hospital personnel to ensure successful progression of the Bariatric surgical patient, from first point of interest, through qualification period, insurance approval process, pre-operative diagnostic evaluation and education, surgery process and post-operative care.
Coordinated and tracked all patient consultations with multi-disciplinary team, laboratory work and procedures necessary for Bariatric surgery.
Collaborated with coding and billing personnel to ensure that charges are captured and submitted accurately.
Fostered and developed a collaborative team environment.
Directed development of a multimedia education program for all hospital employees.
Worked with patient from initial consult through the bariatric process regarding each insurance and surgeon requirement up until surgery Persuading.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Diploma
Bariatric Coordinator Resume
Summary : Dedicated Bariatric Coordinator with over 20 years experience in Staff Development, Infection Prevention, Employee Health Management and Perioperative areas with current Perioperative certification (CNOR) since 1998.
Skills : Planning, Developing, Patient Care.
Description :
Ensured that every patient understands their surgical procedure, risks, and benefits of bariatric surgery.
Provided on-going patient and nursing staff seminars to provide comprehensive understanding of bariatric surgery and the pre and post-operative .
Liaison-ed between the hospital and surgical practices.
Coordinated care and made referrals to other disciplines based on patient needs.
Participated in community outreach representing hospital system at local school district health fairs.
Developed a comprehensive pre-surgery plan.
Managed the program and provide patient care.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Master Of Science
Bariatric Coordinator Resume
Headline : Bariatric Coordinator with 8 years of experinece in Developing a comprehensive treatment plan following surgery, Ensuring the patient is compliant with the treatment plan, Providing ongoing support to patients post surgery, Educating patients on lifestyle changes required post surgery.
Skills : Surgery Management, Managing, Medical Record.
Description :
Implemented the pre-surgery process.
Worked with patients on a one-on-one basis to assess their needs and provide guidance on how to reach their weight loss goals.
Coordinated consultations with providers to ensure all appropriate diagnostic tests are ordered.
Scheduled appointments for post-operative follow-ups.
Compiled medical records and reports in electronic medical record software.
Used electronic medical record software to create a comprehensive patient profile.
Collected and maintained demographic information such as height, weight, blood pressure, lab values, etc.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Master Of Science
Bariatric Coordinator Resume
Objective : A Bariatric Coordinator with increasing administrative, supervisory and clinical responsibilities throughout my career. I possess invaluable experience in sales and marketing with an exemplary performance record.
Maintained a list of patients waiting for surgery, providing information about their weight loss goals and estimated date of surgery.
Provided case management services to promote behavior change and adhere to discharge instructions.
Provided support to patients before surgery by giving instruction on dietary restrictions and postoperative care.
Conducted pre-operative assessments which include discussion of risks, benefits, and alternatives to bariatric surgery.
Performed post-operative assessments on a daily basis and provide feedback to the surgeon on patient status.
Provided education to patients and their families regarding risks, benefits, and alternatives related to bariatric surgery.
Ensured that all surgical supplies are available for use by the surgeon as well as providing support in the operating suite during procedures.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Master Of Science
Bariatric Coordinator Resume
Objective : To obtain a Bariatric Coordinator, responsible for Conducting pre-operative assessments which include discussion of risks, benefits, and alternatives to bariatric surgery, Performing post-operative assessments on a daily basis and provide feedback to the surgeon on patient status, Providing education to patients and their families regarding risks, benefits, and alternatives related to bariatric surgery.
Skills : Educational Skills, Operational Skills.
Description :
Assessed patient risk factors including medical/surgical history, medications in use, allergies/intolerance's, psychosocial assessment, nutritional assessment and body mass index (BMI).
Coordinated the patients surgery date with the surgeon.
Evaluated the patient's crecords to ensure eligibility for surgery.
Performed appropriate laboratory tests as necessary to determine if surgery is appropriate.
Informed patients of any required preparatory measures before surgery.
Prepared patients for surgery.
Provided preoperative testing as required by surgical team.
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