Enteral Nutrition Care Coordinator

MultiCare Health System•Tacoma, WA

46d•Onsite

About The Position

This position requires knowledge or ability to learn about enteral formulas and supplies needed for home delivery to pediatric patients. This position requires excellent communication skills and teamwork. FTE: 1.0, Shift: days , Schedule: 8:30am to 5 pm M-F Position Summary 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

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.
Interacting with patient families and caregivers, providers, and formula suppliers.
Interacting with the multidisciplinary team, clinic personnel, and internal supply chain team.