Clinical Triage Specialist - Bariatric

The Bariatric Clinical Triage Specialist role is designed to function in a centralized, remote telephonic model that supports the Virtua Medical Group Bariatric Surgery practices by performing initial assessment and advisement for patients seeking care. Schedules Bariatric Surgery Patients and supports the patient through the care continuum. Goals include having the right patient receive the right care in the right venue at the right time and optimizing the use of Same Day Appointment slots. Additionally, the role will reduce interruptions to the medical staff providing care at the practices.

Field incoming calls and performing detailed assessments by phone. Assist the patient in securing appointment(s) as appropriate. Act as a support resource related to handling urgent/emergent patient care questions and utilizing the Triage Nurse. Document the interaction and outcome of the call in the appropriate platforms. Communicate with the patient’s Primary Care Practice and/or Specialty about the interaction and outcome. Navigate patients through the continuum of care. Serve as a concierge service to improve better customer outcomes for optimal transition of care. Also, increase Virtua’s business and patient satisfaction by using excellent customer service skills to navigate patients within Virtua and provide assistance according to the caller’s needs.