Registered Dietitian

Moda Health; Eugene (OR); Remote; USD 73,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Moda Health is seeking a Registered Dietitian to support home nutrition services in Eugene, Oregon. The position involves clinical monitoring, patient education, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates possess a relevant degree and experience in home infusion or hospital TPN, delivering quality patient care with strong communication and collaborative skills.

Benefits

Flexible PTO and paid company holidays

Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance

401(k) match

Competitive pay

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with Commission on Dietetic Registration and licensed by Oregon State.
• Previous Home Infusion and/or Hospital TPN experience required.
• Experienced with both pediatric and adult enteral/parenteral therapy.

Responsibilities

• Complete nutrition screening and perform clinical assessments.
• Develop disease-specific nutrition assessments and care plans.
• Maintain compliance with Medicare and Medicaid guidelines.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in nutrition or dietetics

Job description

As we grow our service area in the Pacific Northwest, we are seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our team of experts in Eugene, Oregon.

About Emerging Health

Emerging Health is a pharmacy and infusion center committed to providing patients exceptional experiences and healthcare solutions. We offer private infusion suites at our office in SW Portland, Oregon. Our second office in Eugene opened early 2024 and is allowing us to expand our reach of care to more communities along the coast, in the Willamette Valley and in Southern Oregon. Our home infusion services provide patients the option of receiving care from the comfort of their home.

Our pharmacy

Our state-of-the-art specialty pharmacies provide infusion medications that are often used to treat complex or rare conditions. We remove barriers to care and provide patients with the education, clinical care, and supportive services they need to be successful on their treatment journey.

What it’s like to work with our team

At Emerging Health, we value industry expertise and forward-thinking mindsets. We believe all patients and caregivers should be treated with compassion. Our team of pharmacists, nurses and support staff strive to inspire hope and improve quality of life for our patients.

Do you want a dynamic career opportunity where you can make a difference? Explore the potential of your pharmacy experience in an elevated role.

We are recruiting a Registered Dietitian to join our team of health care professionals. As a Registered Dietitian, your responsibilities will include clinical monitoring and education of TPN and enteral nutrition for patients in the home setting. This role also requires patient support and education during development and ongoing assessment of a nutritional care plan. The dietitian is required to communicate with a multi-disciplinary team including physicians.

Job type : Full-time, remote.

• Candidates must reside in Oregon or Washington

Hours of operation : Monday-Friday 8 : 30am-5pm

Pay range : $73,790.46 - $92,247.35 annually, depending on experience

Benefits :

• Competitive pay
• Flexible PTO and paid company holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• 401(k) match

Position Responsibilities

1. Complete nutrition screening by reviewing, updating, and modifying necessary forms.

2. Perform nutrition assessment and clinical follow-up as needed.

3. Review, update, and modify definitions of nutritional risk and complete re-assessments, as needed.

4. Collaborate in the design, development, and implementation of age appropriate (pediatric / adult / geriatric) nutrition assessments and plans of care.

5. Develop disease specific nutrition assessments, nutrition support care plans, and patient education materials by utilizing clinical standards determined by, but not limited to, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, American Society for Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition, and National Council on Aging, Inc.

6. Monitor and evaluate lab work, patient condition / tolerance, and nutritional needs to determine if therapy adjustments are indicated.

7. Maintain orders and patient charts compliant with guidelines set forth by Medicare, Medicaid, other payer groups, accreditation standards, and regulatory agencies.

8. Provide accurate and timely documentation of nutritional care by utilizing the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition process.

9. Support reimbursement by assisting with Medicare qualifications for TPN and enteral patients.

10. Collaborate with staff to ensure appropriate documentation has been completed for reimbursement purposes.

11. Obtain updated insurance information from patients and relay information to the benefits team.

12. Assist with communication to patients regarding insurance changes as needed.

13. Establish and maintain positive clinical rapport with patients and their families, working closely with -them in the provision of enteral therapy, education related to self-care and self-administration and clinical monitoring of the response to therapy.

14. Provide training related to enteral nutrition and TPN to internal staff and referral sources as requested.

15. Provide clinical sales support by conducting in-services and educational programs with external customers : staff, referral sources, payors, etc., as requested.

16. Participates in professional organizations such as ASPEN, Oley Foundation etc.

17. Adheres to all Policies, Procedures, and Standards of Conduct outlined by Emerging Health.

18. Participates in mandatory annual in-services.

19. Reports to the appropriate manager(s) any known or suspected violations of policies and procedures, regulations, or standards of conduct.

20. Other duties as assigned.

Required skills :

1. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in nutrition or dietetics

2. Registered Dietitian with Commission on Dietetic Registration and licensed by Oregon State

3. Must have previous Home Infusion and / or Hospital TPN experience

4. Experienced with both pediatric and adult enteral / parenteral therapy.

Preferred Qualifications :

1. Certification by A.S.P.E.N. (Certified Nutrition Support Clinician - CNSC)

2. Ability to assist with prescription of TPN orders (Electrolyte Management)

5. Active professional affiliations

Our ideal candidate has :

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate in a team setting.
• Proficiency in standard workplace software and / or information management applications.
• Prior experience working in an infusion pharmacy or healthcare setting.
• Ability to navigate computer applications.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Emerging Health seeks to allow equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, sexual identification or orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by law.