Dietetic Technician

My Health Onsite; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

My Health Onsite is seeking a Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) to work with our onsite providers and wellness team. You will deliver nutrition education, promote healthy eating, and support patients in reaching wellness goals through engaging programs and events.

You will educate patients in nutrition wellness, coach individuals toward disease and weight-management goals, and coordinate wellness education activities with the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, or related area from an accredited college/university.
• At least 1 year of DTR experience in a clinical setting.
• Completion of a DTR program or ACEND-accredited coursework to qualify for credentialing.
• DTR with CDR credentialing and HIPAA awareness.
• Understand CPT and ICD10 Codes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and EMR.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nutrition education and wellness program content to patients.
• Assist in wellness program initiatives and events to motivate healthy lifestyles.
• Provide education/counseling under guidance of an RDN for patients and families.
• Coordinate wellness education activities, seminars, and webinars.
• Prepare and distribute program communications and PR materials.

Skills

Public speaking

Counseling

Communication

Teamwork

EMR proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition/dietetics

DTR credential

ACEND didactic program coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

At My Health Onsite, we’re passionate about helping people live healthier, happier lives. As a Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR), you’ll work with our onsite providers and wellness team to deliver nutrition education, promote healthy eating, and support patients in reaching their wellness goals through engaging programs and events.

Duties and Responsibilities

Work with onsite providers to implement ongoing wellness program initiatives and events that create awareness and motivation to help patients adapt and maintain a well-rounded healthy lifestyle.

Give recommendations and update current guidelines on the wellness portion of the patient portal.

Educate patients in nutrition wellness and positively coach each patient towards meeting their disease or weight management goals.

Provide education/counseling under the guidance of an RDN for patients and their families, to manage or prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity.

Coordinate with the wellness team to provide wellness and health education, seminars, webinars and onsite learning. Create employee awareness of the services of these entities.

Coordinate, prepare and distribute all pre and post program/event communications, advertising and/or public relations materials.

Provide input on programs initiated by client’s Wellness Committee/Wellness Coordinator.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, or related area, granted by an accredited college or university.

At least 1 year of DTR experience in a clinical setting.

Completion of a dietetic technician program, or completion of required nutrition and dietetics coursework through a Didactic Program in Dietetics accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to qualify for credentialing.

Dietetic technician, registered (DTR) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

Understand CPT and ICD10 Codes.

Proficient with Microsoft Office and electronic medical record (EMR).

Protect the privacy of our patients by following HIPAA guidelines.

Skillful at public speaking and giving presentations.

Ability to counsel/teach in one-on-one or small group settings.

Ability to effectively communicate with staff and patients using excellent written and verbal skills.

Friendly personality and ability to work well as a team member.

Working Conditions

Schedule: Mon, Wed, Thurs and Fri, 8am - 5pm; Tuesday 10am - 7pm or 8am - 5pm (depending on need)

Monday and Friday-onsite at Osceola

Tuesday-remote ( at home if secure)

1st and 3rd Wednesdays-onsite at Oviedo

Remaining Wednesdays-remote until client increases volume-possible

Thursday-onsite at Apopka

Travel: 40%

Why Join Us?

Join a mission-driven team that values education, prevention, and making a real difference in the lives of our patients and communities.

Learn more about us at www.myhealthonsite.com/careers