Lead Nutrition Assistant

Sturdy Memorial Hospital•Attleboro, MA

4d•$19 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves obtaining meal selections based on physician-ordered diets. The Lead Nutrition Assistant will serve as a resource for nutrition assistants and act as a liaison between the nutrition office and physician offices for scheduling outpatient appointments and gathering necessary insurance information. This position requires leadership among coworkers in the diet office.

Requirements

Minimum of 6 months experience as a nutrition assistant or equivalent position in a hospital setting
Excellent command of verbal and written English
Positive interpersonal communication and organizational skills
Thorough knowledge of therapeutic diets
Ability to serve as a resource for nutrition assistants
Ability to multi-task, handle interruptions and work effectively in a fast-paced, professional office environment
Ability to efficiently and accurately obtain necessary insurance information
Ability to communicate effectively with various offices, personnel and staff
Proficiency in technology usage
Excellent telephone etiquette
Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Excellent problem-solving skills
Detail oriented with ability to prioritize effectively
Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to work independently on assigned tasks as appropriate

Responsibilities

Obtain meal selections according to physician-ordered diets.
Function as a resource to the nutrition assistants.
Act as a liaison between the nutrition office and MD’s offices for scheduling outpatient appointments and obtaining necessary insurance information.
Provide leadership to fellow coworkers in the diet office.