Bariatric Care Navigator

The-Baton-Rouge-Clinic,-Amc-2; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Baton Rouge Clinic, AMC is seeking a compassionate LPN or CMA to join our Bariatric Coordinator team. You will coordinate care for patients undergoing bariatric surgery, schedule appointments, coordinate testing, educate patients, and ensure paperwork is completed.

Ideal candidates have strong communication and organizational skills, experience with EPIC, and a patient-centered approach to guiding patients through the bariatric program from scheduling through postoperative follow-up.

Qualifications

• Requires Medical Assistant Certification or LPN license in Louisiana.
• Experience with bariatric or surgical coordination is preferred.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient appointments, consultations, and testing for bariatric procedures.
• Provide patients with information on surgery preparation and postoperative care.
• Follow up to ensure appointments, testing, and paperwork are completed.
• Assist with insurance verification and obtaining procedure authorizations.
• Communicate with physicians, staff, and other healthcare providers to coordinate care.
• Maintain accurate patient records and medical documentation.
• Answer patient questions and provide program support.
• Schedule postoperative appointments and follow up as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Follow-up skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

EPIC experience

Computer literacy

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

Current Louisiana LPN license

Tools

EPIC

Basic computer applications

Job description

The Baton Rouge Clinic, AMC is seeking a compassionate LPN or CMA to join our Bariatric Coordinator team. You will coordinate care for patients undergoing bariatric surgery, schedule appointments, coordinate testing, educate patients, and ensure paperwork is completed.

Ideal candidates have strong communication and organizational skills, experience with EPIC, and a patient-centered approach to guiding patients through the bariatric program from scheduling through postoperative follow-up.