LOS ANGELES, CA L.A. Care Health Plan
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Health Education Dietetic Technician II (ALD)
Job Category: Clinical
Department: Strategy, Regulatory and External Affairs
Location:
Los Angeles, CA, US, 90017
Position Type: Full Time
Requisition ID: 11632
Salary Range: $55,245.00 (Min.) – $69,045.00 (Mid.) – $82,867.00 (Max.)
Established in 1997, L.A. Care Health Plan is an independent public agency created by the state of California to provide health coverage to low-income Los Angeles County residents. We are the nation’s largest publicly operated health plan. Serving more than 2 million members, we make sure our members get the right care at the right place at the right time.
Mission: L.A. Care’s mission is to provide access to quality health care for Los Angeles County’s vulnerable and low-income communities and residents and to support the safety net required to achieve that purpose.
Job Summary
This position supports L.A. Care’s four Registered Dietitians in provision of Medical Nutrition Therapy, Meals As Medicine (MAM), and Diabetes Self-Management Education services. The Health Education Dietetic Technician coordinates the delivery of the MAM program including navigating medical records and assessing member needs to prescribe the appropriate diet, working with meal provider vendors to confirm delivery and compliance, and ensuring accurate and timely documentation. This position also assists with health education services including group classes and one on one consults as needed to L.A. Care direct line of business members. Responsibilities include conducting member initial nutrition assessments and follow-up dietetic counseling, assisting with member charting, documentation and data entry, and scheduling members for phone counseling sessions.
Duties
50%- Complete Meals as Medicine applications by conducting suitability assessments, approving service requests, and coordinating deliveries with meal providers (vendors) and members
20%- Coordinate individual health education consultations and documentation with members telephonically for Medical Nutrition Therapy and Diabetes Self-Care Management Education as referred by internal staff and external providers
10%- Provide basic nutritional counseling to members and facilitate education to members on nutrition-related topics using curriculum developed by L.A. Care Health Plan health education staff
10%- Assist with documentation and data entry for nutrition services
10%- Identify additional medical and social needs and coordinate with disease management staff, case management staff, and social workers through providing referrals and multidisciplinary communication
Perform other duties as assigned.
Duties Continued
Education Required
Associate’s Degree in Nutrition
Education Preferred
Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition
Experience
Required:
A minimum of 3 years of experience providing direct nutrition/diabetes/pediatric nutrition counseling services in either inpatient or outpatient setting.
Preferred:
Experience in medical meal preparation industry.
Skills
Required:
Must be able to utilize various computer documentation platforms
Must be able to work independently on projects while soliciting help from internal or external sources as needed
Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot all project issues in a timely manner
Excellent interpersonal skills to work alongside other project employees to meet all client specifications and requirements
Excellent verbal, written, communication, and presentation skills
Preferred:
Bilingual in one of LA Care Health Plan’s threshold languages is highly desirable. English, Spanish, Chinese, Armenian, Arabic, Farsi, Khmer, Korean, Russian, Tagalog, Vietnamese
Licenses/Certifications Required
Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered (NDTR)
Licenses/Certifications Preferred
Required Training
Physical Requirements
Light
Additional Information
Salary Range Disclaimer: The expected pay range is based on many factors such as geography, experience, education, and the market. The range is subject to change.
This position is a limited duration position. The term of this position is a minimum one year and maximum of two years from the start date unless terminated earlier by either party. Limited duration positions are full-time positions and are eligible to receive full benefits.
L.A. Care offers a wide range of benefits including
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition Reimbursement
Retirement Plans
Medical, Dental and Vision
Wellness Program
Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
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