Bariatric Patient Navigator Lead

Baylor College of Medicine; Texas; Sur place; USD 47 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Baylor College of Medicine's Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery is seeking a Lead Coordinator for Patient Support Services.

This onsite role guides patients and families through bariatric care, coordinating pre-op and post-op appointments, test clearances, and communications among patients, providers, and the care team. Located at Texas Medical Center, the Lead Coordinator tracks pathways in Epic and bariatric program tools, ensures timely documentation, supports preauthorization, and

Qualifications

• Six years of relevant experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to coordinate multiple patient pathways and communicate with care teams.

Responsabilités

• Acts as patient liaison to help navigate the bariatric care pathway.
• Coordinates pre-operative and post-operative appointments and clearances.
• Monitors documentation and insurance preauthorization processes.
• Communicates with patients, families, and multidisciplinary care teams.
• Maintains accurate tracking in program databases and EMR systems.
• Ensures confidentiality and compliance with institutional requirements.

Connaissances

Patient navigation

Healthcare coordination

Epic EMR

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Outils

Epic

Description du poste

Baylor College of Medicine's Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery is seeking a Lead Coordinator for Patient Support Services.

This onsite role guides patients and families through bariatric care, coordinating pre-op and post-op appointments, test clearances, and communications among patients, providers, and the care team. Located at Texas Medical Center, the Lead Coordinator tracks pathways in Epic and bariatric program tools, ensures timely documentation, supports preauthorization, and