Bariatric Coordinator

Baton Rouge Clinic; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

20% discount on services

Job summary

Baton Rouge Clinic is seeking a compassionate LPN or CMA to join as Bariatric Coordinator in Baton Rouge, LA. You will coordinate care for bariatric surgery patients, schedule appointments, coordinate testing, provide education, and ensure paperwork is complete.

This full-time Nursing position requires strong communication and organizational skills and familiarity with EPIC. You will verify insurance, obtain authorizations, maintain patient records, and support patients through their bariatric

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana LPN license or CMA certification.
• Experience in clinical or outpatient healthcare preferred.
• Bariatric, surgical, or care coordination background preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

EPIC experience

Organizational skills

Education

Louisiana LPN license

CMA certification

Tools

EPIC

Job description

The Baton Rouge Clinic, AMC is seeking a compassionate and organized Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our team as a Bariatric Coordinator. This position will work with patients, physicians, and staff to coordinate care for patients undergoing bariatric surgery and weight management services. The Bariatric Coordinator will help patients navigate the bariatric program by scheduling appointments, coordinating testing, providing patient education, and ensuring required paperwork is completed. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organizational skills and enjoy helping patients throughout their care journey.

• Coordinate patient appointments, consultations, and testing for bariatric surgery.
• Provide patients with information on surgery preparation and postoperative care.
• Follow up with patients 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 patient care.
• Maintain accurate patient records and medical documentation.
• Answer patient questions and provide support throughout the bariatric program.
• Schedule postoperative appointments and follow up with patients as needed.

Job Location

Baton Rouge Clinic - Perkins
7373 Perkins Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Department

Nursing

Class

Full-Time

Basic Skills Required

• Current Louisiana LPN license or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential.
• Previous clinical or outpatient healthcare experience preferred.
• Bariatric, surgical, or patient care coordination experience preferred.

Specific Skills Required

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well with patients, physicians, staff, and insurance representatives.
• Experience with EPIC and basic computer applications preferred.

Hiring Requirements

• Drug Testing
• Background Checks
• Baton Rouge Clinic Credit Check

Education Required

• Current Louisiana LPN license or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Certification

Unit of Pay

Hourly

Shift

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (schedule may vary as needed )

Additional Benefits

• Medical Insurance (Company pays 100% of employee only rate.)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 20% discount for selected services rendered at the Clinic

If you need further information, please contact Human Resources at [phone].