Nutrition Coordinator

Nutrition Coordinator

Department: Nutrition coordinator

Type: Full Time

Location: Houston, TX

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Legacy Community Health is a premium, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides comprehensive care to community members regardless of their ability to pay. Our goal is to treat the entire patient while improving their overall wellness and quality of life, in addition to providing free pregnancy tests, HIV/AIDS screening. At Legacy, we empower patients to lead better lives by promoting healthy behaviors and offering resources such as literacy classes, family planning services, and nutrition and weight management information.


Our roots began in 1981 as the Montrose Clinic, with specialization in HIV education, testing, and treatment. Since then, the agency has expanded to 10 clinics in Houston, one in Baytown, two in Beaumont, and one in Deer Park with extensive services that include: Adult primary care, HIV/AIDS care, pediatrics, OB/GYN and maternity, dental, vision and behavioral health. We also service students within KIPP and YES Prep schools. Legacy is committed to driving healthy change in our communities.

Job Description

The Nutrition Coordinator will be responsible for the day to day operations of the Nutrition Department by assisting the Lead Registered Dietitian with administrative tasks.

Essential Functions

  • Order and stock nutrition supplements.
  • Dispense supplements with appropriate education and documentation.
  • Answer and return patient and provider phone calls.
  • Conduct BIA, height and weight.
  • Organize and track outside referrals.
  • Schedule new and follow up patients.
  • Track frequent price changes with supplements.
  • Coordinate monthly grant reporting in coordination with accounting team and IT team.
  • Conduct data entry and billing for supplement dispensing through Centricity.
  • Act as liaison between patients and Registered Dietitian.
  • Assist the Registered Dietitian with developing and maintaining policies and procedures for the program.
  • Ensure Standards of Care are followed regarding dispensing of supplements.
  • Assist with performance improvement activities, including patient surveys.

Education & Training Requirements

  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Work Experience

  • Basic computer skills, including MS office and Excel
  • Experience working in health care a plus
  • Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Benefits

As part of values that Healthcare is a Right and not a Privilege, we offer a suite of benefits

  • Medical / Vision / Dental (Costs of benefits are based on your yearly salary)
    • Medical visit copays are waived when seeing a Legacy provider.
  • 9 Holiday + 1 Floating Holiday
  • 403b Retirement Plan
  • Bright Horizons Back-up Care
    • As a user of Bright Horizons Back-Up Care, you can conveniently schedule care right from your mobile device with the Back-Up Care app– your easy, time-saving solution to managing family care challenges while on the go.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
    • PTO Exchange benefit

  • PTO Exchange will provide you with the option to convert a portion of your accrued but unused PTO hours for use toward several different benefits and causes, based on your own priorities.

    With PTO Exchange, you can convert a portion of your unused PTO into:

  • 403(b) Retirement contributions
  • Student loan payments / Tuition for the employee
  • Leave Sharing donations to fellow employees

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