Fountain Valley Regional Hospital is proud of the full range of quality services we provide. Since 1971, we have dedicated our efforts to meet and serve the medical needs of our growing community. We were the first hospital in Orange County to offer residents an accredited Chest Pain Center and a Thrombectomy Receiving Center certified by The Joint Commission. We are one of only two certified Pediatric ICUs in Orange County and the only hospital in Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach with a Level III Neonatal ICU. We�re proud of the efforts of our physicians, nurses and staff who strive to provide you with the best care possible.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a matching 401(k), several health & dental plans to choose from, generous tuition assistance plans, and relocation assistance for select positions.

Job Summary:

· Provides supervision for the Bariatric requirements and insurance authorization process for all patients for �New� Patient Class, Letters of Medical Necessity, pre-op coordination.

· Oversees weekly Support Group meetings and nutrition classes and attends as needed.

· Updates SWL calendar for reflect appropriate surgeries and facing weekly to the appropriate floors. Monitoring calendar so that it is reflective of cancellations and additions.

· Assists in departmental hiring and training of new employees.

· Evaluates, counsels, and assists with termination in accordance with HR regulations, with the Bariatric manager.

· Models positive and professional behaviors to support a customer service environment.

· Monitors compliance with department standards, rules and regulations applicable to the bariatric program and will elevate any issues immediately to the bariatric program manager.

· Provided back up for manager for Kronos, absence approval forms, and Kronos adjustment forms.

· Ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and other staff.

· Provides back up for the monthly surgery reporting, as needed.

· Ability to provide oversight of databases and clinical outcomes data.

· Ability to documents, both in written and electronic formats, in a timely and complete manner.

· Communicates and demonstrates all operational changes to the staff.

· Demonstrates and supervises all staff competency in computer applications and helps when needed and will elevate training needs to manager.

· Responsible for bariatric program overview to prospective patients and explains surgery procedures, and provides back up to NPC presentation.

· Attends financial/operational meetings monthly with manager.

· Attends Bariatric Steering Committee meetings quarterly.

· Assists in all COE initiatives with the ASMBS/MBSQIP and responds to any REFI�s related to the bariatric continuum of care.

· Other duties assigned by the program medical director and bariatric program manager.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education: RN, BS Healthcare Degree or equivalent

Minimum Experience: Licensed Healthcare Professional. American Heart BLS. One year Bariatric Program management experience preferred.

Preferred Skills and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of medical terminology. Microsoft Word and Excel.

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