Medical Nutrition Coordinator

Lincare; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is looking for a dedicated professional to conduct patient follow-ups and educate patients about their care in Redlands, California. The role encompasses providing assessments, documentation, and coordinating enteral care supplies in home settings. Ideal candidates are organized and experienced in patient care with a passion for improving health outcomes. This full-time position offers an attractive salary range of $75,000.00-$95,000.00 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience in patient care and adherence evaluation.
• Ability to coordinate enteral care supplies.
• Knowledge of insurance procedures relevant to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Educates patients about their care based on their needs.
• Conducts thorough patient assessments.
• Maintains accurate patient records.
• Delivers enteral supplies to patient homes.

Skills

Patient education

Patient assessment

Knowledge of enteral home care techniques

Organization

Communication

Job description

Job Overview

This position involves patient follow-up and evaluating patient adherence to physician orders. The role includes patient education, assessments, documentation, and coordination of enteral care supplies and services in the patient’s home or relevant setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides patient education as an integral part of patient care according to patient need and policy.
• Performs complete and professional patient assessments in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge of enteral home care techniques and relevant enteral therapy concepts.
• Represents the company through professional appearance, patient care activities, and written reports.
• Gathers necessary information from referral source to ensure insurance coverage of each enteral patient.
• Follows up on necessary paperwork to ensure payment for services rendered.
• Maintains patient records in a complete and organized manner in compliance with accreditation standards.
• Drives to admit, deliver, and pick up enteral formula, feeding pumps, IV poles, and related feeding supplies to patients\' homes or places of business.
• Provides patient care, treatment, and service in a continuous and coordinated manner in settings appropriate to meet patient needs.
• Promotes safe, effective patient and organizational environments, as well as feeding equipment use.
• Participates in ongoing education, including in-services, training, and other activities to maintain and improve individual competence.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

Riverside, CA

Compensation: $75,000.00-$95,000.00 per year

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