As a CareConnect End User, you will be responsible for patient documentation in electronic medical record.
Execute CI-CARE level of visitor and patient care.
Provide program orientation on an individual or group basis.
Orientation includes introducing the patient to the RFO Program and available diet plans within the program, lectures series, program expectations, etc.
Assist the patient in selecting the diet plan that will best meet their individual nutrition goals and lifestyle, ranging from a very low calorie all-liquid diet to a diet consisting solely of food; Conduct patient follow-up appointments on a weekly basis to evaluate progress, identify strengths and struggles, discuss environmental and dieting strategies, aid with behavior modification, offer physical activity recommendations, and adjust the diet and/or meal plan as necessary.ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you will serve as a Dietitian in the Weight Management (RFO) clinic.
Main duty is to provide dietary assessments and counsel to participants according to protocol.
Develop, plan and provide nutrition education and counseling services.
Plan, organize, coordinate and implement group nutrition intervention activities for the dietary intervention of Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine Subspecialties patients.As a CareConnect End User, you will be responsible for patient documentation in electronic medical record.
Execute CI-CARE level of visitor and patient care.
Provide program orientation on an individual or group basis.
Orientation includes introducing the patient to the RFO Program and available diet plans within the program, lectures series, program expectations, etc.
Assist the patient in selecting the diet plan that will best meet their individual nutrition goals and lifestyle, ranging from a very low calorie all-liquid diet to a diet consisting solely of food; Conduct patient follow-up appointments on a weekly basis to evaluate progress, identify strengths and struggles, discuss environmental and dieting strategies, aid with behavior modification, offer physical activity recommendations, and adjust the diet and/or meal plan as necessary.QualificationsRequired: Current California Registered Dietitian (RD) License.
Current Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) Certificate.
Ability to provide dietary counseling according to protocol.
Clinical research experience as a Study Coordinator in research involving human subjects.
Working knowledge of good clinical practices for clinical research.
Ability to work efficiently and complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate research deadlines.
Ability to concentrate and focus in a work environment that contains distracting stimuli and competing deadlines.
Strong interpersonal communication skills to effectively and diplomatically interact with others.
Strong written communication skills to compose correspondence.
Computer skills/ability including work processing, use of spreadsheets, e-mail and data entry into clinical trails and Network database (MAC, PC, WORD, EXCEL).
Sufficient computer and computer networking knowledge sufficient to problem solve common hardware and software problems.
Ability to handle confidential material with judgement and discretion.
Working knowledge of study specific informed consents to ensure compliance with UCLA IRB.
Ability to track regulatory documents that include laboratory certification, CV’s, IRB compliance letters, medical licenses, etc.
Ability to travel when required to meetings and conferences.
Demonstrated ability to work as a Team Player.
Skill in scheduling appointments, answering inquiries by phone and mail correspondence.
Problem solving skills sufficient to establish priorities, predict problem areas, and develop new and improved systems for problem resolution relating to all areas of the journal office.
Demonstrated project management skills in changing from one task to another quickly in order to complete scheduled projects in a timely an efficient manner.
Knowledge of medical and scientific terminology.
Ability to monitor business functions and needs as they arise.
Ability to work independently and exercise initiative with only minimal direction in a one-person office and to establish and meet deadlines.UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.