Nutrition Education Tech II — Meals as Medicine Specialist

L.A. Care; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 83 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Plans

Medical, Dental and Vision

Wellness Program

Résumé du poste

L.A. Care Health Plan is seeking a Health Education Dietetic Technician II to support four Registered Dietitians in Medical Nutrition Therapy, Meals As Medicine, and Diabetes Self‑Management Education.

The role coordinates MAM services, assesses member needs, and ensures proper documentation and timely communications with providers and vendors. Responsibilities include conducting nutrition assessments, counseling, and assisting with education classes, charting, and data entry for the L.A.

Qualifications

• Must be able to utilize various computer documentation platforms.
• Must be able to work independently on projects while soliciting help from internal or external sources as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot all project issues in a timely manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work alongside other project employees to meet all client specifications and requirements.
• Excellent verbal, written, communication, and presentation skills.

Responsabilités

• Complete Meals as Medicine applications by conducting suitability assessments, approving service requests, and coordinating deliveries with meal providers (vendors) and members.
• Coordinate individual health education consultations and documentation with members telephonically for Medical Nutrition Therapy and Diabetes Self‑Care Management Education as referred by internal staff and external providers.
• Provide basic nutritional counseling to members and facilitate education to members on nutrition-related topics using curriculum developed by L.A. Care Health Plan health education staff.
• Assist with documentation and data entry for nutrition services.
• Identify additional medical and social needs and coordinate with disease management staff, case management staff, and social workers through providing referrals and multidisciplinary communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Computer documentation platforms

Independent work

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Bilingual (threshold languages)

Formation

Associate's Degree in Nutrition

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition

Description du poste

L.A. Care Health Plan is seeking a Health Education Dietetic Technician II to support four Registered Dietitians in Medical Nutrition Therapy, Meals As Medicine, and Diabetes Self‑Management Education.

The role coordinates MAM services, assesses member needs, and ensures proper documentation and timely communications with providers and vendors. Responsibilities include conducting nutrition assessments, counseling, and assisting with education classes, charting, and data entry for the L.A.