Dietitian

Dietitian (Healthcare)

TITLE:

Dietitian

Reports to:

WIC Coordinator

Job Summary

Contribute to the mission and vision of MICA by creating a positive, respectful, and safe environment when working with children, families and agency and community partners. General duties include certifying and counseling/educating families for the WIC/MCH Program. Works to increase participation rates t know HIPAA regulations and follow all HIPAA procedures. Supports MICAs mission, vision, values, Ways of Working, and Whole Family Approach.

This position may perform regular duties at alternative sites with permission of the Program Director.

• Functions as the competent professional authority for the determination of program eligibility and certification;
• As part of the certification process, conducts all of the tests necessary for indicating nutritional risk;
• Following assessment for individual anthropometric, biochemical and dietary data, either certifies or denies participation in the program on the basis of nutritional risk;
• Documents results in assigned database;
• Works to increase participation rates at clinics;
• Coordinates efforts with staff dietitians to assure nutrition education to all participants, both on an individual and group basis;
• Supervises documentation of education received into participant records;
• Provides in-depth individual nutrition counseling as needed or requested by participant;
• Promotes breastfeeding to all pregnant WIC participants;
• Provides breastfeeding counseling support and refers to breastfeeding Peer Counselors as needed;
• Issues breast pumps;
• Tailors the program food package to meet individual dietary needs of the participant;
• Assures adequate explanation of participant procedures and rights and obligations to all persons undergoing certification into the program;
• Assists in referral of WIC/MCAH participants to other sources of health care as needed, including accurate documentation and follow-up of referrals made;
• Must maintain strict confidentiality;
• Must know HIPAA regulations and follow all HIPAA procedures.

• Attend/complete all trainings as required;
• Maintain certifications as required;
• Complete Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter training as required;
• Is encouraged to attend and participate in state WIC/MCAH nutrition meetings and other conferences, etc. which will serve to enhance training and skill.

• Able to read, write and speak the English language.
• Committed to the inherent worth of every individual.
• Able to analyze participant data to determine participant needs or treatment goals.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Able to provide breastfeeding guidance to nursing mothers.
• Strong knowledge of dietetics and nutrition.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and practices.
• Dedicated to continuous learning.
• Strong teamwork skills. Able to collaborate in a positive and respectful way with families, agency co-workers and community partners.
• Strong commitment to achieving results; able to work effectively in fast-paced environment.
• High level of confidentiality and ethical conduct.
• Basic computer skills.

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Generally a 36-hour week. Must be able to work assigned schedule. Very rarely is overtime required.

• Constant interaction with program participants and colleagues. Requires constant strong ability to think and reason independently, maintain objectivity, remain calm and pleasant, and to exercise sound judgment.
• The physical environment requires the employee to work indoors in a clinic setting.
• Occasionally lifts, carries or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 40 pounds when stocking supplies or setting up equipment.
• The person in this position needs to move about inside the office to perform various job functions.
• Travels to additional MICA county WIC clinics as needed.
• Primarily travels in agency-owned vehicle. Must have a valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance. License must be in good standing, as this position must be able to drive agency-owned vehicle.
• Must have reliable vehicle, as may need to travel on own to worksites as needed.