Nutritionist I

Hamilton Health Center • Harrisburg, PA

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About The Position

Hamilton Health Center (Hamilton), established in 1969, is the only Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) within a 30-mile radius of Harrisburg, PA and continues to grow using a holistic and comprehensive approach to being patient centered. The mission of Hamilton is to improve the health of Central Pennsylvania's residents by delivering high quality, respectful and patient-centered health and related social services that promote access, treatment, education, and prevention regardless of health, economic, or insurance status. Our vision is that every member of our community, regardless of their ability to pay or their insurance status, receives holistic, quality health care needed to create a healthy community. For over 50 years we have been true to these words. As part of our team, you will work alongside a dedicated team that cares and values those we serve.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science from an accredited four-year institution, with emphasis on Food and Nutrition, Community Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, Nutrition Education, Human Nutrition, Nutrition Science or equivalent.
• Previous experience or background in a WIC or community nutrition setting and customer service preferred.
• Knowledge of educational and nutrition counseling methods, nutrition assessment, anthropometric and hematological measurements, breastfeeding promotion and support methods, social and human service systems for client referral.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Reliable transportation to travel throughout the service area.

Nice To Haves

• Bi-Lingual Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for certifying and recertifying participants to the WIC Program according to State agency policy and procedures.
• Incorporates Value Enhanced Nutrition Assessment (VENA) skills, participant centered counseling and guided goal-setting techniques.
• Performs anthropometric measurements and hematological testing following OSHA regulations and state policy.
• Prepares, delivers, and documents nutrition care plans for participants.
• Ensures that chart organization and documentation are done according to departmental and State procedures.
• Assures compliance with requirements for documenting medical/nutritional risk status and all nutrition education services provided in participant files.
• Responsible for high-risk contacts and monitors high risk participants in accordance with the high-risk care plan.
• Prescribes and tailors food packages for participants, including formula changes.
• Orders special formula for participants under the supervision of the Nutrition Education Coordinator when authorized by a provider.
• Makes referrals to health, social service, and other community services both in and outside of HHC services.
• Participates in meetings, in-services, trainings, and conferences as assigned by management.
• Complies with nutrition education, breastfeeding and outreach objectives, assists coordinators in development and implementation of plan.
• Assists other staff with duties when understaffed to ensure optimal flow and service of the clinic.
• Attends WIC Satellite clinics as assigned and performs all duties necessary to ensure smooth clinic flow and delivery of benefits to participants.
• Responsible for overall security of equipment, supplies and eWIC cards at the clinic site.
• Protects participant confidentiality.
• Responsible to communicate needs and issues to WIC Director, the State WIC Agency or Hamilton Health Center as needed.

Benefits

• Paid time off, Birthday holiday, and 7 paid holidays.
• Medical, Dental & Vision.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Retirement Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree