Mountain Park Health Center is looking for Registered Dietitians (RD) to join our well established and accredited team of providers. As a large Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) in Arizona, we are dedicated, to sustain and improve health by providing excellent, patient-centered primary care.
The Registered Dietitian (RD) performs medium and high-risk nutrition counseling services for participants on the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) at Mountain Park Health Center; this includes but is not limited to formula authorization, and as necessary, Certification of clients.
Essential Functions:
- Performs WIC services and procedures such as categorical and income screening and health and nutrition assessments in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations and procedures.
- Plans, creates, and provides individual and group nutrition and breastfeeding education to medium and high-risk participants, providers, and professional staff utilizing interactive teaching methods and diverse multi-media materials and aids.
- Consults with physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding clinical nutrition issues or concerns, including customizing individual meal plans for program participants with medical needs.
- Assigns and tailors an appropriate food package for eligible participants based on age, category, health risks, and family needs and issues WIC food benefits.
- Reviews and authorizes special formulas and documents approved in HANDS.
- Develops and revises nutrition education materials as assigned.
- Assists with the self-assessment efforts by conducting assigned observations and chart reviews.
- Serves as preceptor to incoming dietetic interns and provides mentoring.
- Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
- Performs other duties as required.
Position Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Registered Dietitian (RD) certification issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
- Valid driver's license
- Current CPR Certification
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1 or more years' experience in WIC, or related field
- Bilingual in English and Spanish