Patient Navigator BariatricOcala, FL

Bariatric Navigator

At AdventHealth Medical Group, you can be part of a team of driven professionals providing compassionate care to the communities across 9 US states. With a coalition of over 2000 physicians, we are ready to serve a wide variety of needs and communities. Through innovation, quality patient care and physician leadership, our focus is on adapting to the changing landscape of health care while remaining dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the people and communities we serve.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we're committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.

The Bariatric Navigator will work under the direction of the Manager and Director to facilitate and coordinate bariatric patient care within the practice and the hospital. The Bariatric Navigator will work closely with the Bariatric Coordinator and service line leaders from the hospital. Individual must work seamlessly with: patients, healthcare teams, resource providers and insurance companies. The Bariatric Navigator will assist patents in meeting their insurance and clinical requirements to aid in speed to surgery. Individual is responsible for assisting with front office operations including but not limited to scheduling, insurance verification and authorization. Individual is responsible for working with the office staff, dietician and psychologist to assure patient compliance to keep patients on track with surgery. Individual will assist with patient appointments in coordination with the medical assistant. This individual will work directly with the insurance companies to submit required medical documentation to obtain surgical authorization. The Bariatric Navigator will also assist with the planning and implementation of weight loss seminars to aid in patient recruitment.

The value you'll bring to the team:

Keeps accurate, legible documentation of patient past medical history, medications, and clinical history for patients.

Collects data and record it in the required spreadsheet format daily.

Performs front office responsibilities, including scheduling, verification, and authorization for patients.

Maintains current knowledge of insurance requirements for surgery.

Communicates effectively with front desk staff to ensure efficient patient flow.

Qualifications:

High School Grad or Equiv - Required

1 Work Experience in Surgery Scheduling - Required

Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) - Required

Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - Required

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.