Counselor / Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Position : Counselor / Medical Support staff

We are looking for an immediate hire!

Join The One That Works! ® – We're Changing Lives, One Pound at a Time

About Us :

Medi-Weightloss® is a physician-supervised weight loss program dedicated to helping individuals on their journey to better health. Founded in 2005, with headquarters in Tampa, Florida, our program is built on the five keys to wellness : nutrition, fitness, medicine, education, and motivation. Our mission extends beyond helping patients achieve their weight loss goals; we strive to empower them to achieve long-term wellness. We are passionate about the success of our patients, and our track record speaks for itself.

Position Overview :

We are seeking a dynamic, dependable professional to join our team as a Nutrition Coach / Counselor. This role is ideal for a "people person" who is passionate about helping others and building meaningful relationships. The successful candidate will play a key role in guiding patients through their weight loss journey, providing expert advice on nutrition and exercise under the supervision of a physician.

Why Work With Us?

If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team that positively impacts lives, we encourage you to read our Google reviews. See firsthand what our patients say about their experience and imagine the fulfillment you'll gain by joining our mission.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Conduct weekly patient consultations focused on nutrition and exercise (training on our system provided)
• Assist the supervising provider with patient referrals to other healthcare professionals
• Document patient progress in the electronic medical record (EMR) system
• Conduct follow-up calls to discuss patient progress and address any concerns
• Obtain patient vitals (training provided if necessary)
• Administer intramuscular (IM) injections (training provided if necessary)
• Obtain patient laboratory results (training provided if necessary)

Additional Skills (Preferred, Not Required) :

Medical Assistant experience

Phlebotomy experience

Experience with IM injections

EKG experience

Training on Metabolic testing provided

Qualifications :

Certification in nutrition coaching and / or counseling is a plus

Must be willing to undergo a background check in accordance with local laws / regulations

Job Type : Part-Time

Expected Hours : 24 – 30 per week

Schedule :

Tuesday : 1 PM – 7 PM

Wednesday : 1 PM – 7 PM

Thursday : 8 AM - 12 PM

Friday : 7 AM – 1 PM

Saturday : 7 AM – 1 PM

Medical Specialty :

Bariatrics

Dietetics

Work Location : Peachtree City, GA, but willing to travel to other locations around GA as needed