Bariatric Advocate

Southcoast Health System Inc
US - Massachusetts - Wareham
June 18, 2024

Overview:

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted Best Place to Work for 6 years in a row!

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - its our way of life, and youll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

We are searching for a talented Bariatric Advocate

Hours: 40hrs

Shift: Day Shift, 8:00am - 8:30am start time

Location: General Surgery - Wareham, MA; Occasional rotation to Fall River location

A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve
Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
Generous Earned Time Off Package*
Employee Wellbeing Program
403B Retirement Plan with company match
Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

*Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 20 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities:
Under the supervision and direction of the Practice Manager or designee, act as point-of-contact for bariatric patients from the beginning of their patient experience until they finish with what is a very complex procedure/process. Advocate for new bariatric patients seamlessly throughout their time in the bariatric program with all appointments/testing/insurance approvals. Facilitate patient experience through complex program requirements. Manage proper referrals to community health systems/physicians for consultations and testing. Responsible for coordinating insurance pre-authorizations. Perform various office, clerical and related duties.

Qualifications:

Equal to the completion of 4 years of high school is required. Good computer and typing skills are required.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills are required.
Good organizational skills and ability to work in a fast paced environment are required.
Three or more years of medical office practice experience is required.
Knowledge of insurances and community resources is preferred.
Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired

Pay Range:
USD $20.24 - USD $34.52 /Hr.

Rotation Schedule Requirement :
Fall River location

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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