WIC Registered Dietitian- Maryvale Clinic

Mountain Park Health Center; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A Federally Qualified Health Center in Phoenix, Arizona, is seeking Registered Dietitians to provide WIC services, nutrition assessments, and education to participants. Candidates should have a Registered Dietitian certification and CPR certification, with preferences for those with experience in WIC and bilingual skills in English and Spanish. This position involves mentoring dietetic interns and consulting with healthcare professionals. Competitive pay and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Must possess Registered Dietitian certification issued by CDR.
• Experience in WIC or related field is preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform WIC services and nutrition assessments.
• Provide nutrition and breastfeeding education.
• Consult with healthcare professionals on nutrition issues.
• Assign food packages for eligible participants.
• Review and authorize special formulas.
• Mentor dietetic interns and maintain attendance.
• Assist with self‑assessment through observations and chart reviews.
• Serve as preceptor to dietetic interns and provide mentoring.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

WIC services

Clinical nutrition consultation

Nutrition education

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD) certification

Current CPR certification

Tools

HANDS

Job description

Mountain Park Health Center is seeking Registered Dietitians (RD) to join our accredited team of providers. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Arizona, we are dedicated to sustaining and improving health through excellent, patient‑centered primary care.

Essential Functions

• Perform WIC services and procedures such as categorical and income screening and health and nutrition assessments in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Plan, create, and provide individual and group nutrition and breastfeeding education to medium and high‑risk participants, providers, and professional staff using interactive teaching methods and multi‑media materials.
• Consult with physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding clinical nutrition issues or concerns, including customizing individual meal plans for program participants with medical needs.
• Assign and tailor an appropriate food package for eligible participants based on age, category, health risks, and family needs; issue WIC food benefits.
• Review and authorize special formulas and document approvals in HANDS.
• Develop and revise nutrition education materials as assigned.
• Assist with self‑assessment efforts by conducting assigned observations and chart reviews.
• Serve as preceptor to incoming dietetic interns and provide mentoring.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform other duties as required.

Position Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD) certification issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Current CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 or more years’ experience in WIC, or related field.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

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