Program Manager - Registered Dietitian

Job Description

Job Description

Job Location :

Los Angeles, CA 90026 (100% On-site)

Reports to (title) :

Healthcare Clinical Operations Director

Department : Medical

Medical

Supervises : N / A

N / A

Working title : Registered Dietitian

Registered Dietitian

Classification : Exempt

Exempt

Salary Range :

$66,071 - $99,107 annually

Status : Regular

Regular

Hours / Week : 40+ hours / week

40+ hours / week

Effective Date : December 2022

December 2022

Type of Position : Full-time

Full-time

Revised Date : March 2024

March 2024

POSITION SUMMARY

The Registered Dietitian (RD) is part of a multi-disciplinary team working to establish and deliver services that enhance the health and well-being of the AI / AN community within the Los Angeles metropolitan region.

The Registered Dietitian is responsible for coordinating health and nutrition education in a community- focused healthcare setting.

The Registered Dietitian provides education and assists in the development and delivery of health promotion and disease prevention programs with an emphasis on diabetes prevention, risk reduction and maintenance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide nutrition assessment and counseling services to patients including : assessment of patients’ nutrition status, development of care plans and provision of Medical Nutrition Therapy.
• Provide nutrition education for the purpose of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention of diabetes.
• Conduct individual and / or group health education sessions to develop, coordinate, and implement a follow-up plan to monitor behavior modification.
• Provide secure transfer of information as necessary to team members, ancillary site physicians, dentists, case workers and other UAII employees to expedite patient care and services.
• Manage incoming referrals for nutrition and diabetes services.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all encounters utilizing ICD-10 codes and CPT codes for data management systems.
• Provide diabetic case management to identified clients and assist providers with insulin instruction and titration.
• Coordinate the retinal photography program.
• Identify individual and community health education needs.
• Manage grants and contracts related to program area, including budget management, and deliverables.
• Adhere to performance indicators related to the delivery of services (i.e., GPRA, Key Performance Indicators, program goals and objectives).
• Provide support for administrative functions required by contract for Indian Health Service (IHS) and other funding sources including documentation, coordination, evaluation, and reporting components.
• Develop, coordinate and implement outreach and activity components of Indian Health Service (IHS) programs and other funding sources for diabetes, nutrition, and other health-related topics.
• Coordinate activities with identified community partners and internal programs and departments.
• Develop and coordinate health education materials available as resources for UAII staff and patients.
• Responsible for supporting and / or providing active feedback on program goals and plan enhancements to improve community health outcomes.
• Keep the Healthcare Clinical Operations Director well informed regarding activities, pending issues, and potential problems.
• Attend required departmental and agency meetings as requested.
• Other job-related duties as assigned or required to fulfill the purpose of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSQualifications :

• Strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff, board members, and external partners
• Expert-level written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability
• Resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective
• independently
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer / client service and response
• Demonstrated ability to achieve performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions
• Able to follow directions and use sound judgment when clear direction is unavailable

Education &

Experience :

• Bachelors’ degree in dietetics and related disciplines from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in health education
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a community clinic setting
• Adept at motivational interviewing and behavior change counseling

Certifications :

• Current California CDR Registration
• CDE Designation (or needs to be willing to get it within a year)

Confidentiality :

• Maintain strict confidentiality of client and personnel information adhering to HIPAA, professional codes of conduct, State of CA regulations, Privacy Act, and UAII policies and procedures
• This position has access to sensitive information, and a breach in confidentiality will be grounds for disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination

Communication / Interpersonal Skills :

• Communicate and deal effectively with people in a professional and courteous manner verbally and in writing
• Proficient in English
• Demonstrable ability to lead workshops in a public forum
• Provide care in a culturally competent and sensitive manner for the American Indian / Alaska Native and underserved populations

Technology Skills :

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge of virtual video platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams)

Other :

• Available and willing to travel as needed
• Available to work evening and weekend hours as needed
• Willingness to learn new skills and participate in training sessions relevant to the position
• Maintains personal responsibility for maintaining a valid licensure and for ensuring timely completion of appropriate Continuing Education Units for renewal of license

POSITION PREFERENCES

• Master’s degree in dietetics and related disciplines from an accredited college or university
• Experience working with the American Indian / Alaskan Native community
• Knowledge of Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (Public Law 93-638)
• Experience working with nonprofit organizations, community groups, and performance-based government contracts

WORK ENVIRONMENTWork environment :

The work environment characteristics described here represent those employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this job.

Normal office conditions exist, and the noise level in the work environment can vary from low to moderate.

Physical demands : The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the primary functions of this job successfully.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk frequently, sit, bend, twist, talk, and hear.

There are prolonged periods of sitting, keyboarding, reading, as well as driving or riding in transport vehicles. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include reading, distance, computer, and color vision. Talking and hearing are essential to communicate with staff and vendors.

UAII will make any practical, feasible, and reasonable arrangements to accommodate qualified applicants and employees with disabilities if it can do so without undue hardship.

Mental Demands : There are several deadlines associated with this position. The employee must multi-task and interact with various people on various and, at times, complicated issues.

Incumbent must have successful coping mechanisms in place to cope with the mental demands of the position, including but not limited to high stress and anxiety-provoking situations.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees of United American Involvement, Inc. (UAII) are expected to conform to the following :

• Uphold all principles of confidentiality and patient care to the fullest extent
• Meet or exceed the performance standards as set by your supervisor
• Interact in an honest, trustworthy, and dependable manner with clients, employees, and vendors
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Adhere to all professional and ethical behavior standards as outlined in UAII's Employee Handbook
• Work independently and as a team member; consistently demonstrate professionalism, courtesy, efficiency, excellent internal and external customer service, high ethical standards, and behavior that contributes to harmonious relationships

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

United American Indian Involvement, Inc. (UAII) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.

It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

UAII abides by the mandates of the ADEA and the Fair Employment Housing and Housing Act (FEHA)-protecting individuals 40 years and older-and considers age a non-merit factor in all employment decisions and considerations.

UAII abides by the mandates of the ADA and FEHA and considers disability a non-merit factor in all employment decisions and considerations.

Furthermore, UAII will make any practical, feasible, and reasonable arrangements to accommodate qualified applicants and employees with disabilities if it can do so without undue hardship.

Applicants and employees may request accommodations for a disability at any time in the application process or during employment.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

OTHER EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Eligibility to work in the US
• Fingerprint clearance
• Pass a post-offer drug test
• Negative TB test result (annual requirement)
• Proof of vaccination against the flu (annual requirement)
• Proof of full vaccination against COVID, including the latest Booster
• Valid CA driver's license if driving for the company
• Maintain auto insurance coverage if driving for the company

BENEFITS

UAII offers a comprehensive and robust benefits package that includes :

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Company-paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Company-paid Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
• FSA Medical and Dependent Care
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• LegalShield
• TotalCare Employee Assistance Program
• 12 Vacation Days (first year)
• 13 Paid Holidays
• 3 Personal Days
• 7 Sick Days
• Bereavement and Jury Duty paid leave
• Wellness Program
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