Medical Coordinator-Bariatric Surgery

Position Objective: Coordinates the medical care of Bariatric patients in a high volume multi-faceted bariatric surgical center which job duties include community outreach, clinical support, clerical support, financial coordination, contact management and database management.Essential Job Duties: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Coordinates the required activities of a high volume multi-faceted bariatric surgical center to ensure a smooth and efficient patient navigation process.Participates in direct patient contact on a continuum.Performs community outreach to include, but not limited to: Bariatric Informational Seminars, support groups, community events and educational events.Provides patient education in regard to pre-surgical testing, insurance requirements, surgical pre- and post -operative instructions and overall program information.Coordinates the bariatric surgical process from pre-operative to post-operative care and counseling.Conducts surgical scheduling with patient, OR, Physician and insurance company.Coordinates the financial process to include, but not limited to, insurance submission / authorization, prepare and document specific requirements packaged for submission to multiple insurers, contact third party payers for authorization, approvals, denials and appeals. Assist in surgical financial coordination including self-pay patients, partial pay discussions, submitting payment plans and obtaining pre-surgical deposits for surgery.Gathers and interprets data in situations in which the information or problems are relatively routine.Schedule appointments, greets visitors, explains medical center policies, and relays messages to appropriate personnel. Responds quickly and appropriately to patient requests. Establishes rapport with customers.Maintains physicians clinic and operating room schedules. Obtains pertinent clinical information from a variety of sources. Educational/Experience Requirements:High School Diploma or equivalentOne year of experience performing clerical duties in a medical setting. Required License/Certifications:NoneWorking Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.Physical Demands – Medium DutyThe physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.Pay Range$17.71—$26.57 USDLuminis Health Benefits Overview:• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)• Paid Time Off• Tuition Assistance Benefits• Employee Referral Bonus Program• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees• Wellness Programs• Employee Assistance Programs and more*Benefit offerings based on employment status Opt-in for text notifications!Luminis Health's two-way SMS texting platform lets you receive notifications and messages from our Talent Acquisition team directly on your phone.To enable this feature, select "yes" when asked to "opt-in to receive text messages" and to "Receive updates from a recruiter about this job via SMS" when completing your application. Once you are opted in, you can easily opt-out at any time. Standard text messaging rates may apply based on the candidate's mobile carrier plan. Luminis Health is not responsible for any charges incurred by the recipient. Candidates are encouraged to review their mobile carrier's plan for applicable text messaging rates and usage charges.