Bariatric Office Coordinator

Job summary

The Bariatric Office Coordinator manages daily operations for the weight loss program, including referral tracking, insurance verification, and patient scheduling. They also provide administrative support, patient education, and ensure all documentation meets program accreditation and compliance standards.

Job details

Join BayCare as a Bariatric Office Coordinator 📍 Location: 3001 W Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Tampa FL, 33607 🏥 Facility: St. Joseph’s Hospital – Weight Management Services 🕒 Shift: Monday – Thursday 8:30AM-6:00PM and Friday 8:30AM-12:30PM 📅 Schedule: Full-time 📄 Status: Non-Exempt 📆 Weekend Work: None 🏠 Remote Work: No About BayCare At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network includes 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers, and thousands of physicians. Supported by more than 33,000 team members, BayCare promotes a forward-thinking philosophy built on trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence. Role Overview Responsible for the daily operations of the Metabolic and Bariatric Weight Loss Program, managing referrals, tracking leads, verifying insurance coverage, and reviewing patient eligibility. Coordinates scheduling across a multidisciplinary team (surgeons, dietitians, therapists, pharmacists, and psychologists) and ensures all required documentation and clearances are completed for surgery. Provides patient education, registration, and administrative support, including insurance verification and payment collection. Collaborates with physician offices and internal teams to maintain efficient workflows and a positive patient experience, while supporting program accreditation and compliance efforts. Qualifications Education Required : High School Graduate or Equivalent GED Education Preferred : Associates Degree Experience Required : 3 years of Admitting/Registration 3 years of working in a physician office performing related experience 4 years working in an administrative/clerical healthcare role What We Offer BayCare provides a competitive total rewards package designed to support your career and well-being, including: Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits Paid Time Off Tuition Assistance 401(k) Match plus Annual Employer Contribution Wellness programs and community perks Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

What you’ll do

The Bariatric Office Coordinator manages daily operations for the weight loss program, including referral tracking, insurance verification, and patient scheduling. They also provide administrative support, patient education, and ensure all documentation meets program accreditation and compliance standards.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 3 years of experience in admitting, registration, or physician office settings. A total of 4 years in an administrative or clerical healthcare role is required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical • Dental • Vision Benefits • Paid Time Off • Tuition Assistance • 401(k) Match • Annual Employer Contribution • Wellness Programs

Listed skills

• Administrative Support · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Office Coordination
• Referral Management
• Insurance Verification
• Patient Eligibility Review
• Scheduling
• Patient Education
• Registration
• Administrative Support
• Payment Collection
• Compliance
• Workflow Management
• Documentation

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Administrative
• Customer Service & Support