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The Bariatric Coordinator oversees the clinical, operational, educational, and accreditation-related activities of the bariatric surgery program. This role serves as a liaison between patients, surgeons, multidisciplinary staff, and the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). The coordinator ensures compliance with and MBSAQIP standards while supporting high-quality patient-centered care throughout the bariatric surgery continuum.
Essential Functions:
Patient care coordination:1) Guiding patients through the pre and post-operative processes 2) coordinating referrals, testing, consultation, and follow up 3) provide education regarding bariatric procedures, nutrition, lifestyle changes, and post-operative expectations 4) Serve as a primary contact for patients with questions and concerns and to serve as a patient advocate. (35%)
Maintain MBSAQIP accreditation and ensure compliance with all national/regional/local accrediting bodies and regulations and ensure program compliance with Denver Health policies. Assist with accreditation site visits, audits, and quality improvement projects. Monitor program policies, protocols, and outcomes. (25%)
Performs duties according to the professional accreditation standards, Denver Health policies and professional judgement. (5%)
Maintains Bariatric Program local patient database to include data-entry, reporting and troubleshooting. Ensures data is accurate and entered in a timely fashion. Tracks and manages bariatric patients through the process. Ensures patients are not lost to follow up and receive the appropriate post-operative care. (10%)
Coordinate patient group education sessions and maintain educational materials including handouts, binders, electronic documents, and videos and maintain bariatric website accuracy. (10%)
Professional, respectful, and timely response/communication with referring providers, patients, and all others inquiries to the bariatric program in all forms of communication. (5%)
Track clinical outcomes and quality metrics. Support data collection and reporting to MBSAQIP via the SCR. Identify areas for quality improvement using evidence-based practices. Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences. (5%)
Educate staff and community about obesity management and bariatric surgery. Participate in outreach and marketing projects. (5%)
Education:
Associate's Degree: Appropriate degree for healthcare fieldrequired
Work Experience:
1-3 years professional health care experiencerequired
Licenses:
RN-Registered Nurse - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agenciesrequired
OR
PA-Physician Assistant - State Medical Boardrequired
OR
NP-Nurse Practitioner - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agenciesrequired
OR
DIETICIAN-Registered Dietitian Certification - CDR - Commission on Dietetic Registrationrequired
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong organizational, communication, and patient education skills
EMR documentation proficiency
Knowledge, interest and experience in program management preferred
Knowledge of MBSAQIP/ASMBS standards preferred
Experience with patient navigation, insurance authorization preferred
Experience with quality improvement projects preferred
Experience with support group facilitation preferred
Patient counseling and motivational interviewing
Shift
Work Type
Regular
Salary
$83,100.00 - $128,800.00 / yr
Benefits
At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future - with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development - while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.
Here is a small list of our benefit programs:
Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
About Denver Health
Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.
Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.
Take your career to the next level at Denver Health, where we offer a robust benefits package and endless opportunities for growth. Denver Health is a nationally-ranked, locally-trusted, premier healthcare institution located in the heart of Denver, Colorado.Twenty-five percent of all Denver residents, or approximately 150,000 individuals, receive their health care here. We are known as an integrated health care system that encompasses multidisciplinary academic specialties, a community health system, a level I adult trauma center, pediatric emergency and urgent care center home to Denver Public Health and many of the nation's leaders in medicine.Denver Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer At Denver Health we pride ourselves on our commitment to diversity. Equal opportunity is a fundamental principle of Denver Health. As an equal opportunity employer, Denver Health is committed to recruit, hire, promote and administer all human resource actions in a non-discriminatory manner. Denver Health is committed to providing equal opportunities in all business practices and to all persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetic information, religion, sex, pregnancy, disab...ility, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or veteran status (collectively “protected status”). Denver Health strives to maintain a work environment that is free from unlawful harassment and discrimination and will not tolerate any such conduct by employees or directed at employees within the scope of their employment. Read the full Human Resources Employee Principles and Practices policy.