You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.
Job Summary
Our client is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to provide comprehensive nutrition counseling and weight management education. The primary responsibilities include conducting remote consultations, supporting patients with medication management under physician supervision, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure quality care.
Responsibilities / Job Duties
- Conduct intensive nutrition counseling and weight management education via phone, video, chat, text, and email.
- Provide medication management and support for comorbidities related to obesity under the supervision of assigned physicians.
- Engage in remote patient monitoring for various devices (e.g., scale, BG meter, BP monitor, ketone meter).
- Support patients with dosing and titration of anti-obesity medications within established protocols.
- Collaborate with team physicians and external providers to ensure comprehensive care.
- Quickly establish rapport and therapeutic alliances with a diverse patient population.
- Utilize motivational interviewing and other techniques to support behavior change.
- Consistently meet program metrics while maintaining high-quality care standards.
- Complete all necessary documentation in a timely manner.
Minimum Education and Experience Qualification Requirements
Qualifications
- Must be a Registered Dietitian credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
- Must have a HIPAA friendly workspace with high-speed internet for secure patient conversations.
- Comfortable with advanced technology, including electronic medical records and various digital tools.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt communication techniques to meet the needs of a diverse patient population.
- Able to provide constructive feedback to improve patient interactions.
- United States Resident
Preferred Qualifications
- Certification from the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE) as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) is strongly preferred.
- Availability on evenings and Saturdays.
Schedule / Shift
Flexible schedule with a commitment to a minimum of 20 hours per week.
Required Employment / Compliance Language
Medix is committed to ensuring a safe and compliant working environment for all employees. All candidates must adhere to state and federal regulations concerning their respective positions.
*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
Medix Overview:
With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.
*As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.