Manager Bariatric/Diabetes Center

About the role

CentraState Healthcare System, headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey, is a leading nonprofit healthcare provider dedicated to serving the community. Its comprehensive network includes CentraState Medical Center, a community-focused hospital, an ambulatory campus, two senior living facilities, three free-standing community health pavilions, and a charitable foundation. As the third-largest employer in Monmouth County, CentraState has earned repeated recognition as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, reinforcing its reputation as an exceptional workplace. CentraState Medical Center has an employment opportunity available for a Manager of Bariatric/Diabetes Services. Based in the Novo Nordisk Diabetes Center, this position is responsible for overseeing operations across both Bariatric Services and the Diabetes Center.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to the policies and procedures of CentraState.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to the mission and values of CentraState.
• Manages the duties related to the American Diabetes Association’s Quality Coordinator role and Bariatric Surgery Coordinator role as identified by Surgical Review Corporation and assures that reports and quality checks are performed as required.
• Develops, implements and monitors policies and procedures for compliance with the respective accreditation bodies.
• Works in collaboration with Administrative Leadership to develop and implement program initiatives to achieve organizational objectives.
• Develops staff performance objectives based on identified improvement or developmental opportunities and aligns with organizational performance outcome objectives.
• Identifies Quality Improvement initiatives and reports accordingly.
• Regularly evaluates programs, orientation, and identifies plans for improvement.
• Identifies opportunities to improve care, customer service and internal business processes.
• Supervises, coaches and evaluates performance of direct reports.
• Makes sure monthly participant encounters are monitored to ensure growth targets are achieved. Takes corrective action as needed.
• Identifies opportunities across the organization to help close patient gaps in care, prevent readmissions and maintain the health of target population.
• Consults with Medical Directors, Primary Care Providers and Specialists as needed to enhance delivery of care to patients.
• Promotes positive communication techniques and the ability to problem solve at every level.
• Fosters relationships with and acts as liaison to physicians' office staff.
• Responsible for recording, and filing reports, correspondence, and documents essential to team and service line functions.
• Captures and coordinates presentations for hospital, physician committees, and community groups as needed.
• Ensures effective staff education, including orientation, focused education, and reinforcement education, to achieve performance outcomes for leading best practice and safe care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics required. Master's preferred.
• Post graduate training as a wellness coach or specialist in field related to behavioral health/addiction treatment specialist a plus.
• 5 years of RD experience required. 3 years of Bariatrics experience preferred.
• Previous Office Management experience preferred.
• Active Registered Dietitian (RD) License CDE Required.
• Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.

Skills

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various departments and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditation standards.

Benefits

The compensation above reflects the established range from CentraState Healthcare System (CSHS) for this position at the time the job was posted. CSHS considers many factors to determine compensation, including education, experience, skills, licenses, certification, and training. As such, team member compensation may fall outside this range. Additionally, the compensation range reflects base salary and does not include extra shift rates or incentives tied to quality, productivity, etc., as applicable.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• 401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
• Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
• Continuing Education / Onsite Training