Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Dietitian I - Ambulatory
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Overview
Dietitian I - Ambulatory at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Job Type: Regular | Time Type: Full time | Work Shift: Day (United States of America) | FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Summary
Provides optimal nutritional care to outpatients through assessing nutritional needs and develops nutritional care plans using the nutrition care process. Essential Responsibilities
Provides nutrition counseling to individuals by reviewing past medical history, obtaining diet history, completing nutritional assessment and determining appropriate intervention and recommendations with the patient. Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development across adolescent, adult, and geriatric stages of the life span. Uses patient education materials approved by the department for individuals and groups; may develop new patient education materials as needed. Maintains records of nutritional care and documents notes on all patient visits in the web OMR for initial and follow-up notes according to department and hospital policies. May serve as preceptor for dietetic interns during medical nutrition therapy rotations and perform intern evaluations in a timely manner; may also serve as preceptor to other students or health care members. Maintains open communication with nutrition staff, referring physicians and the public. Complies with all BIDMC patient scheduling requirements, including entering patient appointments in CCC, obtaining referrals for nutrition visits from physicians, collecting copays, entering visit ticket entries, and using appropriate ICD codes for billing and reimbursement. Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics required if graduation prior to 2024. Master's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics required if graduation 2024 and thereafter. License Lic. Dietitian/Nutritionist required, and Registration Registered Dietitian required. 0-1 years related work experience required. Must obtain Registered Dietitian (RD) certification within 6 months of hire and then obtain Massachusetts Dietitian/Nutritionist license (LDN) within 3 months of RD certification. Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access). Preferred Qualifications
Recent medical nutrition therapy experience with adults. Competencies
Decision Making:
Ability to make decisions guided by general instructions and practices, with interpretation; may make recommendations for problems of moderate complexity and importance. Problem Solving:
Ability to address problems that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents. Independence of Action:
Ability to follow precedents and procedures; may set priorities and organize work within general guidelines; seeks assistance for difficult or unpredictable situations; work progress monitored by supervisor/manager. Written Communications:
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers. Oral Communications:
Ability to comprehend and communicate complex verbal information in English to medical center staff, patients, families and external customers. Knowledge:
Demonstrates working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies and applies them in varied situations. Team Work:
Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve operations by offering ideas and respecting team members. Customer Service:
Provides high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner; uses active listening and problem solving; remains calm in stressful situations. Age based Competencies:
Competent to provide patient care to Young adults (16-30), Middle adults (30-60), and Elderly (60+). Physical Nature of the Job:
Light work; ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force; some elements of the job are sedentary but may require standing or moving around the campus. As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to care for and protect our patients, colleagues and communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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Dietitian I - Ambulatory at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Job Type: Regular | Time Type: Full time | Work Shift: Day (United States of America) | FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Summary
Provides optimal nutritional care to outpatients through assessing nutritional needs and develops nutritional care plans using the nutrition care process. Essential Responsibilities
Provides nutrition counseling to individuals by reviewing past medical history, obtaining diet history, completing nutritional assessment and determining appropriate intervention and recommendations with the patient. Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development across adolescent, adult, and geriatric stages of the life span. Uses patient education materials approved by the department for individuals and groups; may develop new patient education materials as needed. Maintains records of nutritional care and documents notes on all patient visits in the web OMR for initial and follow-up notes according to department and hospital policies. May serve as preceptor for dietetic interns during medical nutrition therapy rotations and perform intern evaluations in a timely manner; may also serve as preceptor to other students or health care members. Maintains open communication with nutrition staff, referring physicians and the public. Complies with all BIDMC patient scheduling requirements, including entering patient appointments in CCC, obtaining referrals for nutrition visits from physicians, collecting copays, entering visit ticket entries, and using appropriate ICD codes for billing and reimbursement. Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics required if graduation prior to 2024. Master's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics required if graduation 2024 and thereafter. License Lic. Dietitian/Nutritionist required, and Registration Registered Dietitian required. 0-1 years related work experience required. Must obtain Registered Dietitian (RD) certification within 6 months of hire and then obtain Massachusetts Dietitian/Nutritionist license (LDN) within 3 months of RD certification. Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access). Preferred Qualifications
Recent medical nutrition therapy experience with adults. Competencies
Decision Making:
Ability to make decisions guided by general instructions and practices, with interpretation; may make recommendations for problems of moderate complexity and importance. Problem Solving:
Ability to address problems that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents. Independence of Action:
Ability to follow precedents and procedures; may set priorities and organize work within general guidelines; seeks assistance for difficult or unpredictable situations; work progress monitored by supervisor/manager. Written Communications:
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers. Oral Communications:
Ability to comprehend and communicate complex verbal information in English to medical center staff, patients, families and external customers. Knowledge:
Demonstrates working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies and applies them in varied situations. Team Work:
Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve operations by offering ideas and respecting team members. Customer Service:
Provides high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner; uses active listening and problem solving; remains calm in stressful situations. Age based Competencies:
Competent to provide patient care to Young adults (16-30), Middle adults (30-60), and Elderly (60+). Physical Nature of the Job:
Light work; ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force; some elements of the job are sedentary but may require standing or moving around the campus. As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to care for and protect our patients, colleagues and communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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