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Position Case Management Associate
Job Title Registered Dietitian
Location Rancho Cordova, CA
Duration 3 Months
Work hours 4 hours/day | 20 hours/week |Flexible Hours of operation Monday through Saturday, 8AM-7PM
Interview mode Onsite

Day to Day Responsibilities of this Position and Description of Project:
An experienced Dietitian to serve as a subject matter expert in nutrition, overseeing the medical nutrition therapy of the most complex and/or high risk patients.
Applies detailed knowledge of FEP PPO and Blue Shield of California’s (BSC) established medical/departmental policies, clinical practice guidelines, community resources, contracting and community care standards to each case.
Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions and current health plans to develop and implement individualized dietary-care plans. Consult with members’ physicians to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of patient or client.
Documents nutrition care plans using Nutrition Care Plan terminology, in accordance with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics best practices.
Advise patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans, diet modifications, food selection and preparation as well as set measurable goals as agreed upon by the patient.
Counsel individuals on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life.
Applies self-management education principles to making and maintaining dietary changes.
Identify patient barriers to adherence, and assist patient in developing solutions to barriers as well as apply flexibility to nutrition care plan to ensure optimal success.
Keeps up-to-date clinical and evidence-based nutrition guidelines and applies this new knowledge to your job.
Observes, receives, and otherwise obtains information from all relevant sources.
Provides culturally competent nutritional counseling and food recommendations to ensure patient''s growth and success.
Determines the need to add, discontinue, or change dosing and timing of nutrition related medications to minimize drug/nutrient interactions in conjunction with member’s physician.
Provides education on the impact of dietary supplements and herbs as appropriate.
Consult with nurse/medical team/behavioral health on medically complex cases and deliver care as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Required Skills:
Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
5 years’ experience coaching patients with chronic disease conditions
Strong computer skills: PC-based software programs, Word, Excel, Outlook
Strong Communication Skills

Good to have:
5 years’ experience providing nutritional counseling to patients with chronic/acute conditions (Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Coronary Artery Disease, Cancer Diagnosis, etc)
Telephonic Experience
Evidence of strong computer skills

Education Requirement:
Bachelor’s Degree

Software Skills Required:
PC-based software programs, Word, Excel, Outlook
Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist