Degreed Nutritionist- Kern, Benton Park WIC

Company: Clinica Sierra Vista
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Clinica Sierra Vista is excited to be one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in the Nation! We're honored to serve the men and women of the fields. We also offer care and support to the inner city, the rural and isolated, those of low, moderate, and fixed incomes, and families from an array of cultural backgrounds who speak several languages. We don't inquire about immigration status because we simply don't need to know. If you come to us, we will treat you like any other patient.
As we grow our team, we are looking for individuals who believe the patient is always #1.
Why work for us?

• Competitive pay which matches your abilities and experience
• Health coverage for you and your family
• Generous number of vacation days per year
• A robust wellness plan and health club discounts
• Continuing education assistance to grow and further your talents
• 403(B) plan with company matching Intrigued? We'd love to hear from you! Please review the job details below and then click "apply."
  We're looking for someone to join our team as a Nutritionist who:
  The Nutritionist is a member of the nutrition education team. The Nutritionist assesses moderate-risk clients, develops their individualized nutrition care plans, provides nutrition counseling and may assist the Dietitian Supervisor or Nutritionist Supervisor with managing a site. The Nutritionist works under the leadership of the Dietitian Supervisor or Nutritionist Supervisor.
  Essential Functions:
  • Provide quality customer service to clients and team members with an attitude of helpfulness, dignity and respect.
  • Provide counseling to WIC participants at moderate-risk level and document in WIC-MIS (the WIC Integrated Statewide Database Information System).
  • Develop and record an individualized nutrition care plan according to established protocol.
  • Submit the required documentation and billing documents for reimbursement (for CPSP encounters) in EHR Electronic Health Record
  • Conduct nutrition health education classes to participants, staff and the community as needed.
  • Perform other departmental related duties. Please see attachment for full job description. You'll be successful with the following qualifications:
    • A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Nutrition.
    • Knowledge of Windows and word processing applications.
    • Valid CA driver's license and current auto insurance.
    • Precise and conscientious about details.
    • Excellent communication skills.
    • Must have didactic comptency/ verification statement.
      Clinica Sierra Vista values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, equality, and recognizes that the organization derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions. As leaders in healthcare industry, we aspire to be an employer of choice by promoting an organizational culture that reflects these core values. We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders, religions, cultures, political affiliations and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers our employees to provide the highest level of service to our community of residents and businesses; they're counting on us.
      Clinica Sierra Vista is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!

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