Job Number: 482987

Job Description Summary
Qualified individual who supports enteral nutrition patients by coordinating the provision of formula and supplies in an accurate and timely basis. Maintains a cohesive relationship with all related nutrition staff to maximize the effectiveness of the nutrition program.


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Job Responsibilities:

• Performs monthly monitoring of enteral nutrition patients including review of supply inventory by completing the Enteral Log (FR-Nutr-110) and reports any problems or non-compliance to the appropriate staff member.
• Coordinates scheduling and delivery of supplies by placing orders in McKesson or other distributor(s), prints delivery tickets and all other steps involved in the process.
• Provides patients with supplies within guidelines established and promotes formulary conversion where indicated.
• Communicates with Pump Coordinator on feeding pump needs, problems, issues and helps ensure accurate tracking of nutrition therapy equipment.
• Schedules enteral pump swaps for yearly maintenance as required by ACHC and as needed and contacts patients at conclusion of therapy to arrange for equipment pick up.
• Maintains current enteral orders, tracks expiration dates and contacts physician/physician offices for new/updated orders as appropriate.
• Observes legal and ethical guidelines for safeguarding the confidentiality of patient information.
• Accepts other responsibilities and duties that may be assigned.

Basic Education and/or Experience Requirements:High School Diploma or Equivalent


Basic Qualifications:

• Experience in organizing information and communication with the public
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Flexible and able to work effectively in multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology
• Basic competency with Microsoft Office software
• Travel Requirements, if required: None

Preferred Qualifications & Interests (PQIs):

• Experience in enteral nutrition
• Experience ordering products and coordinating deliveries
• Knowledge of medical records, reimbursement and/or nutrition