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How much do bariatric program manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for bariatric program manager in the United States is $107,460.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,500.00 and $132,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Bariatric Program Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Bariatric Program Manager, you need expertise in bariatric healthcare, program development, and regulatory compliance, typically backed by a healthcare degree and relevant clinical or administrative experience. Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR), patient management systems, and accreditation standards such as MBSAQIP is essential. Strong leadership, organizational skills, and effective communication enable you to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and deliver patient-centered care. These skills are critical for ensuring program excellence, patient safety, and compliance with industry standards.

How does a Bariatric Program Manager typically collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care?

A Bariatric Program Manager works closely with a multidisciplinary team, including surgeons, dietitians, nurses, psychologists, and administrative staff, to coordinate care for bariatric patients. They facilitate regular team meetings, ensure consistent communication, and help develop integrated care plans tailored to each patient’s needs. This collaboration is essential to providing seamless preoperative and postoperative support, patient education, and ongoing follow-up, ultimately improving patient outcomes and program success.

What are Bariatric Program Managers?

Bariatric Program Managers are healthcare professionals who oversee and coordinate all aspects of a bariatric (weight loss) program within a medical facility. Their responsibilities include developing and implementing clinical protocols, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards, managing patient care pathways, and leading multidisciplinary teams such as surgeons, dietitians, and nurses. They also educate patients about weight loss surgery options, preoperative and postoperative care, and support services. The goal of a Bariatric Program Manager is to ensure the program runs smoothly and that patients receive comprehensive, high-quality care throughout their weight loss journey.

What is the difference between Bariatric Program Manager vs Bariatric Coordinator?

AspectBariatric Program ManagerBariatric Coordinator
CredentialsOften requires healthcare management experience, certifications in bariatric care or healthcare administrationTypically requires nursing or allied health certifications, patient care experience
Work EnvironmentOversees program operations in hospitals or clinics, manages staff and protocolsWorks directly with patients, assists in pre- and post-operative care, patient education
Employer & IndustryHospitals, outpatient clinics, healthcare organizationsClinics, surgical centers, hospitals
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding managerial roles, program oversightPatient care, program support, coordination tasks

The Bariatric Program Manager focuses on overseeing the entire bariatric program, managing staff, protocols, and operations. In contrast, the Bariatric Coordinator primarily works directly with patients, providing education and support. Both roles are essential in bariatric care but differ in responsibilities and scope.

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Infographic showing various Bariatric Program Manager job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 96% Full Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,460 per year, or $51.7 per hour.
Bariatric Clinic Assistant

Bariatric Clinic Assistant

Cabell Huntington Hospital

Huntington, WV • On-site

$15.75 - $19.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago


Cabell Huntington Hospital rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 36 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

431st of 992 rated hospitals


Job description

Requisition #
626.0602.1.0
Job Title
Bariatric Clinic Assistant
Job Class
Full Time
Job Classification
Hourly
Shift Type
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Education
High School
Travel
Category
Clerical
Location
CHH MAIN CAMPUS - Huntington, WV 25701 US (Primary)
Job Description
The Bariatric Clinic Assistant promotes efficient, effective, safe, and compassionate patient support to the bariatric population. The Assistant will possess excellent interpersonal skills, with a basic understanding of clinical tasks and exceptional attention to detail.
The Bariatric Clinic Assistant will assist with administrative as well as clinical tasks, such as prepping and maintaining patient records for clinic, recording patients' vital signs and medical information, including medical history and medication reconciliation. The Assistant will prepare rooms for examination, escort patients and assist providers in exam rooms as needed. The Assistant will on occasion assist providers during patient encounters and will perform front-end tasks including scanning medical records into patient charts and maintaining par levels of medical supplies.
The Bariatric Clinic Assistant will assist with collecting data for performance improvement of the Bariatric program and upkeep of statistics that are required for program accreditation. The Assistant will help with problem solving to help prevent a potential crisis, assess, evaluate, and manage operational issues that pertain to the obese and morbidly obese patient population.
The Clinic Assistant will support patients with a multitude of administrative tasks that may include insurance pre-certifications and authorizations, as well as scheduling.
The Bariatric Clinic Assistant will be required to assist and attend from time to time patient support groups, seminars and health fairs as well as other duties as assigned. Working late on occasion or an occasional weekend is not out of the realm of possibility. The Bariatric Clinic Assistant will be responsible for any additional duties that may be assigned.
Job Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • CPR required
  • Medical Assistant or equivalent certification preferred.
  • Efficiently uses multiple computer -based programs (Excel, Word, digital record system such as Cerner)
  • Up to one year of experience required; one to two years preferred.
    • Experience effectively dealing with the public
    • -Demonstrates knowledge of the various bariatric procedures the program offers
    • -Sufficient experience and/or training in the nursing profession as it relates to Bariatric surgery
    • -Skills and competencies necessary to provide care to patients ranging from young adults to geriatrics
    • -Ability to communicate open and efficiently to all of the customers of CHHCenter for Surgical Weight Control.
    • -Demonstrate ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple tasks.
    • -Demonstrate compassion and sensitivity to the Bariatric patients.

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