Bariatric Program Coordinator

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Bariatric Program Coordinator to join our team!

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Our Values

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Department

Bariatric Ctr of Excellence

Job Summary

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 field required

Work Experience:

• 1-3 years professional health care experience required

Licenses:

• RN-Registered Nurse - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies required

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• PA-Physician Assistant - State Medical Board required

OR

• NP-Nurse Practitioner - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies required

OR

• DIETICIAN-Registered Dietitian Certification - CDR - Commission on Dietetic Registration required

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.