Food Access Program Coordinator

RWJBarnabas Health; West Long Branch (NJ); On-site; USD 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Pet Insurance

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Food Access Program Coordinator for the Monmouth Medical Center Food Farmacy project. This role handles day-to-day operations, enrolls participants, distributes food pantry items, and supports grant deliverables with partner organizations.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Public Health, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and familiarity with Epic or similar EMR systems. Bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Nutrition and Dietetics or Public Health.
• Microsoft Office proficiency required; Epic or other medical record systems experience preferred.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Registering Food Farmacy patients referred by healthcare providers and completing enrollment paperwork.
• Managing food pantry distribution hours and documenting visits.
• Conducting pre/post program surveys with patients, in person or by phone.
• Receiving and stocking inventory from Fulfill and other partners.
• Collecting enrollment and attendance data for reporting.
• Collaborating with SNAP Navigator to ensure access to resources.

Skills

Clear communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Food security awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or Public Health

Tools

Epic

Job description

Food Access Program Coordinator

Req #: 0000254741

Category: Dietitian / Nutritionist

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services

Department: RWJBH Community Health Project

Pay Range: $52,700.00 - $63,400.00 per year

Location: 300 SECOND AVE, LONG BRANCH, NJ 07740

Job Title: Program Coordinator

Location: Monmouth Medical Center

Department Name: RWJBH Community Health Project

Req #: 0000254741

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $52,700.00 - $63,400.00 per year

Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

The Food Access Coordinator is responsible for conducting day-to -day operations of the RWJBarnabas Health Food Farmacy project at Monmouth Medical Center. You will enroll participants, manage food pantry distributions and help to meet grant deliverable requirements for the program. You will work with our partners at FulFill FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties and additional farm partners to receive and maintain food pantry inventory.

As a Food Access Coordinator, a typical day might include the following:

• Registering Food Farmacy patients who are referred by their healthcare provider and completing all necessary enrollment paperwor k
• Managing food pantry distribution hours: packing client bags and documenting visits
• Conducting in-person or phone pre and post program intervention surveys with patients,
• Receiving and stocking food pantry inventory from Fulfill and other community partner organizations
• Collecting enrollment and attendance data for monthly departmental and annual community benefit reporting
• Assisting with community partner billing and Food Farmacy departmental administrative tasks as assigned,
• Collaborating with MMC s assigned SNAP Navigator to ensure comprehensive food access resources are available for all patients,

The Food Access Coordinator role might be for you if:

• You communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, families and healthcare professionals
• You have awareness and comprehension of food security and food access issues
• You stay organized and can effectively manage multiple priorities
• You enjoy coordinating schedules and solving challenges
• You are detailed-oriented
• You respond in timely manner to all office and schedule inquiries
• You work collaboratively with team members
• You are comfortable using electronic medical systems, including EPIC

To be considered for this opportunity, you must have a bachelor's degree, preferably in Nutrition and Dietetics or Public Health. Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office and Epic or other medical record system. Bilingual skills are a plus.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer