High School Diploma Or Equivalent

The role will have responsibility to facilitate the navigation of the new bariatric patients through the process of the peri-operative period. Ensure the necessary tests and assessments are complete before the patient is referred for surgery as well as obtaining pre-authorization for testing when needed. Maintain the bariatric database within the department and collaborate with the Digestive Health Center of Excellence Manager to provide quality data to the Hospital Bariatric Coordinators and Quality department. The role will perform outreach to Bariatric patients of the Weight Control Center in order to optimize performance as well as ensure pre and post op requirements are being met. This position will be located in St. Clair Shores. The role works closely with the patients and will work directly under the supervision of an LPN/RN. · Activities include monitoring the various Insurance Payor guidelines, data collection, report generation, and registration activities. · Attend monthly multidisciplinary Bariatric Process Improvement meetings as well as Bariatric Performance Improvement meetings within the WCC team, bariatric surgeons, inpatient bariatric care team and Beaumont Corporate External Quality Measures team. · Present preoperative insurance and program requirements to prospective patients at Bariatric Surgery Seminars. · Provide patient education via phone communication to support requirements to satisfy payor requirements. Working knowledge of payor guidelines and evidence-based guidelines required. Must have working knowledge of physicians practice operations and medical office coding. Demonstrated computer literacy including Microsoft office products, registries and health plan websites. Ability to work both independently and in teams. Experience with self-management support or health coaching preferred. Medical Assistant certification/diploma preferred; BLS Healthcare Provider Certification from the American Heart Association required. High School Diploma or equivalent. Scheduled is based upon center's hours of operation. Must be able to work evenings and 12 hour shifts.

Like most people whose older parents start to decline, Lisa McFolley of Grosse Pointe Woods was not sure what to do when her 83-year-old mother started to experience short-term memory loss. “She had stroke about a year-and-a-half ago and after that, I started noticing little things that just werent right,” said McFolley, who first responded by taking her mother, Deloris Gee, to see her primary care physician. “My mom was repeating things she had just said a minute ago. When a cousin mentioned the new Beaumont Geriatric Center in St. Clair Shores, McFolley was all ears. “Our primary care physician prescribed some medication and talked about blood pressure, but really, nothing was coming out of that treatment,” McFolley said. Since connecting with a team of health care professionals at the SCS clinic, lead by Christine Chelladurai D.O., McFolley has noticed a significant, positive difference in her mom. “Shes a lot less anxious and taking her medication every day now, so her blood pressure is under control,” McFolley said. “She just feels a lot better and shes in a better mood.

The clinics one-on-one team approach in treating the needs of geriatric patients makes all the difference, Chelladurai said. “With memory loss patients, its important to bring family members in to get a full picture of the patients condition,” she said. In Gees case, not only did her daughter come in to talk to staff, but her sister and niece came in as well, contributing in turn to Gees three-day physical evaluation, which included written tests and verbal interviews. “In addition to myself, we have a clinical nurse specialist and social worker,” explained Chelladurai, who is board-certified in internal medicine and has completed a fellowship in geriatric medicine. The game-changers, McFolley said: following staff recommendations to purchase a cuff to monitor her mothers blood pressure, along with a pill organizer, which she was asked to check every day. “Its a wonderful process,” said McFolley, whose mother is able to live on her own as a result, with daily check-ups from McFolley. “They listened to what everybody had to say about things, as well as my mothers thoughts and feelings.

They also gave us resources. 1. Uneaten or outdated food in the refrigerator. 2. The house is cluttered or unkempt. Whether it was previously immaculate or has always been a bit on the messy side, an unkempt house may be a sign of forgetfulness or depression. 3. Unexpected and unexplained weight loss. 4. Piles of unopened or unpaid bills may be a sign that a loved one is experiencing forgetfulness or confusion. 5. Decline in personal hygiene. 8. Confusion or disconnection from reality. Does your loved one make sense, Talk about relevant topics, 9. Getting lost on the road while driving. 10. Concerns from neighbors. Neighbors may be a good insight into evaluating and older persons situations and keeping an eye on them. The Beaumont Geriatric Center is located at 23715 Little Mack, Suite 100 in St. Clair Shores. Maryanne Macleod previously covered local food, health and parenting, and was the community engagement editor for The Macomb Daily, the Daily Tribune, the Advisor and Source and The Voice News. Reach the author at Maryanne.macleod@beamont.org or follow Maryanne on Twitter: @MaryanneMacLeod.