Dietitian at Abarca Health

Marshall, Minnesota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Part TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, some college, Dietetic Internship or similar Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics approved program (unless already registered with CDR)
Registered Dietitian - Commission on Dietetic Registration within 180 days
Licensed Dietitian - Licensing Board licensed in the state based on job assignment within 180 days
Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds
Knowledge of age-specific factors for patients from infant through geriatrics
Commitment to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles
Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE)
Maintain confidentiality
Preferred: 1-3 years experience and advanced certifications in specialty area

Responsibilities

Perform accurate and timely assessment of patient’s nutritional status, including nutritional needs, patient/family knowledge, ability and readiness to learn, cultural/religious needs, and physical/mental limitations
Plan and implement individualized, outcomes-based nutritional care plan with measurable goals
Provide medical nutrition therapy to patients/family based on assessment needs
Ensure continuity of nutrition care through communication with relevant care providers at admission and discharge
Help transition patients to a new care environment
Document all phases of the nutrition care process completely and concisely
Develop and interpret patient education classes and/or materials
Educate the public by planning and presenting lectures on nutrition therapy and community nutrition
Provide guidance to dietetic assistant in identifying and assigning patients to nutritional risk levels using screening/assessment policies and procedures
Function as an integral member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team through active participation in team conferences, multidisciplinary care planning, and ongoing communication

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Nutritional AssessmentMedical Nutrition TherapyNutrition Care PlanningPatient EducationDocumentationAge-Specific CareDietetic GuidanceCommunity Nutrition

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the pay range for this Dietitian position?

The pay range is $26.75 - $40.00, with actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

Is this a remote position, or where is it located?

The position is located at Avera Marshall Hospital and requires on-site work.

What are the essential qualifications or skills needed for this role?

Candidates must perform accurate nutritional assessments, develop individualized care plans, demonstrate age-specific knowledge from infant to geriatrics, communicate effectively, and function as part of an interdisciplinary team.

What is the work schedule for this Dietitian job?

It is a part-time position, Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm, totaling 64 hours every 2 weeks, during day shift.

What kind of team will I be working with as a Dietitian?

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion, focused on Moving Health Forward for patients, involving active participation in team conferences and communication with care providers.

Abarca Health

Pharmacy Benefit Management services provider

About Abarca Health

Abarca Health provides Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) services, focusing on flexible and user-friendly solutions for health plans, employers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Its main product, the Darwin platform, allows clients to quickly implement and modify benefit designs while ensuring compliance with regulations. Abarca Health manages over $5.3 billion in drug spend and processes 100 million prescription claims annually, offering additional services like home delivery for prescriptions. The company's goal is to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions in the PBM market.

Aventura, FloridaHeadquarters

2005Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

HealthcareIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

PTO

Parental leave

Work flexibility

Health insurance

Wellness stipend

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Leadership development programs

Risks

Increased competition from Amazon Pharmacy and Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drug Company.

Growing focus on specialty drugs may require platform adaptation.

Shift towards price transparency could pressure Abarca's pricing models.

Differentiation

Abarca Health's Darwin platform is highly adaptable and user-friendly.

The company offers innovative programs like Triple S en Casa for home delivery.

Abarca Health ensures compliance with ever-changing healthcare regulations.

Upsides

Abarca transitioned two million members to Darwin in 18 months, showing operational efficiency.

Collaboration with Blue Shield of California boosts Abarca's reputation in the PBM sector.

Recognition as a top IT workplace attracts top talent, driving innovation.

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