Enteral Nutrition Care Coordinator

MultiCare Health System•Tacoma, WA

49d•$25 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The Enteral Nutrition Care Coordinator supports patients individualized nutrition plan by coordinating the provision of formula, supplies, and equipment on a scheduled basis. This position requires performing duties in conjunction with the Clinical Dietitian. Work situations are a variety of regular functions that require a service-oriented individual with strong organizational skill, independent thinking, good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making. Clinical questions outside the scope of the position are subject to review and referred to the Clinical Dietitian. External contacts include extensive interactions with patient families and caregivers, providers, and formula suppliers. Internal contacts include routine and non-routine interaction with the multidisciplinary team, clinic personnel, and internal supply chain team.

Requirements

Registered Dietetic Tech or registration eligible within 120 days of hire date OR Pharmacy Tech OR 2 or more years of experience as a Home Infusion Enteral Coordinator or equivalent OR AA or BS in Nutrition or related field
Excellent communication skills and teamwork.
Knowledge or ability to learn about enteral formulas and supplies needed for home delivery to pediatric patients.

Nice To Haves

Experience in enteral nutrition, home infusion, or pediatric nutrition preferred
Experience in ordering products, coordinating deliveries, and medical reimbursement preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinating the provision of formula, supplies, and equipment on a scheduled basis.
Performing duties in conjunction with the Clinical Dietitian.
Handling a variety of regular functions requiring organizational skill, independent thinking, good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making.
Interacting extensively with patient families and caregivers, providers, and formula suppliers.
Interacting with the multidisciplinary team, clinic personnel, and internal supply chain team.