Nutrition Assistant

1 month ago


Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States Hamilton Health Center Full time
About Hamilton Health Center

Hamilton Health Center (Hamilton) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered health and related social services to Central Pennsylvania's residents. Established in 1969, we continue to grow and improve the health of our community using a holistic and comprehensive approach.

Job Summary

The Nutritionist Assistant plays a vital role in providing nutrition education and breastfeeding support to WIC eligible participants. This position works closely with the Nutritionists on staff to complete WIC certifications and provides clerical support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Deliver nutrition and breastfeeding education according to the nutrition care plan written by the nutritionist, setting appropriate goals as needed.
  • Use guided goal-setting VENA skills to support participants.
  • Perform all aspects of participant certification for the nutritionist, except for assessment and education.
  • Ensure high-risk contacts and formula changes are seen by a Nutritionist.
  • Document contacts on the Quick WIC data system and in the chart, maintaining accurate and thorough documentation.
  • Promote and support breastfeeding among WIC participants, ensuring breast pumps are issued and documented correctly.
  • Responsible for chart organization and documentation, adhering to departmental procedures.
  • Comply with nutrition education, breastfeeding, and outreach objectives.
  • Participate in meetings, in-services, outside trainings, and conferences as assigned by the supervisor.
  • Perform anthropometric measurements and hematological testing, following OSHA regulations and state policy.
  • Assist with answering phones, calling no-shows, and rescheduling appointments, as well as sending out reminder cards.
  • Support the receptionist area as needed, performing certifications, formula changes, and other duties as directed by management.
  • Make referrals to other social service and community services, both in and outside of HHC services.
Requirements
  • High School diploma or equivalent, required. Bachelor's degree, preferred.
  • Minimum of one year experience working in customer service support. Experience in nutrition-related field preferred.
  • Reliable transportation to travel throughout the service area. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Bi-lingual (Spanish) preferred.

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position.


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