Foregut & Bariatric Program Coordinator

POSITION:        Foregut and Bariatric Program Coordinator

DEPARTMENT:  Clinic

HOURS:              1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period) Non-Exempt

HOURLY WAGE RANGE:     $46.11 - $59.28

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Foregut and Bariatric Program Coordinator serves as the primary clinical and program coordinator for patients participating in medical weight management, metabolic, bariatric, and foregut services, including evaluation, treatment, surgery, and long-term follow-up. This role provides comprehensive patient education, care coordination, navigation, and clinical support throughout the continuum of care while promoting optimal patient outcomes and adherence to evidence-based practice.

The coordinator collaborates closely with surgeons, advanced providers, dietitians, behavioral health professionals, primary care providers, and ancillary staff to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care. The coordinator facilitates multidisciplinary evaluations, monitors patient progression through program and insurance requirements, supports long-term follow-up, and assists with quality improvement, outcomes tracking, and accreditation activities.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• Graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing.


• Must possess and maintain a current Minnesota Registered Nurse license and CPR certification.


• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of clinical nursing principles, patient assessment, care coordination, chronic disease management, and patient education.


• Understanding obesity medicine, metabolic health, bariatric and foregut conditions, digestive health disorders, and related treatment modalities.


• Ability to coordinate care across a multidisciplinary team and support patients throughout the continuum of care.


• Strong organizational, time management, and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and program initiatives.


• Knowledge of quality improvement principles, outcomes tracking, accreditation standards, and data management practices.


• Strong critical thinking, clinical judgement, problem-solving, and decision-making skills,


• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively engage patients, providers, staff, and community partners.


• Proficiency in electronic medical records, standard computer applications, and clinical documentation systems.


• Ability to work independently while fostering collaborative relationships and contributing to a team-orientated environment.


• Commitment to patient-centered care, confidentiality, professionalism, and continuous improvement.


• Accepts and completes all other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE:

• Preferred minimum of three (3) years of clinical nursing experience.


• Experience in surgery, gastroenterology, bariatrics, weight management, digestive health, care coordination, case management, quality improvement, or program preferred.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

• Paid Time Off (PTO)


• Single Health Insurance premium paid in full


• Affordable Family Health Insurance premiums


• Dental Insurance


• Life Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• Public Employee Retirement Association of MN (PERA)


• On-site Child Care Center


• Wellness Center Membership discount

CCM Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other statusy protected under federal, state, or local law. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.