Nutrition Care Specialist III at Premier Infusion and Healthcare Services, Inc.

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Premier Infusion and Healthcare Services is a preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families in Southern CA. Our rapidly growing home health and infusion services deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that empowers patients to manage their health at home. Customers choose Premier Infusion and Healthcare Services because we are united by a single, shared purpose: We are committed to bettering the quality of life for our patients. This is not only our stated mission but is what truly drives us each and every day. We believe that our greatest competitive advantage, our greatest asset are our employees, our Premier Family in and out of the office sets Premier apart.

PREMIER BENEFITS - For FULL TIME Employees:

● Competitive Pay

● 401K Matching Plan - Up to 4%

● Quarterly Bonus Opportunities

● Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

● Employer Paid Life Insurance

● Short Term / Long Term Disability Insurance

● Paid Vacation Time Off

● Paid Holidays

● Referral Incentives

● Employee Assistance Programs

● Employee Discounts

● Fun Company Events

Description of Responsibilities

The Nutrition Care Specialist III performs a variety of specialized duties to support the nutrition support department. Responsibilities include assisting Registered Dietitians (RDs) and Nutrition Care Specialist I & II in coordinating enteral nutrition (EN) and supporting patient care management. The role involves processing and managing enteral nutrition orders within the EMR system, coordinating the timely delivery of formulas and supplies, and maintaining accurate patient records. Nutrition Care Specialist III also troubleshoots supply and equipment issues, manages inventory, and supports compliance with clinical, operational, and regulatory standards.

Reporting Relationship

Nutrition Support Supervisor

Responsibilities:

1. Enteral order entry and refills:

• Accurately enter orders into the EMR system, including processing the initial dispense, supply ticket, and faxing orders to home health.
• Calls patients to coordinate the timely and accurate delivery of enteral formula, equipment, and supplies, prioritizing the PHD program.
• Assist with maintaining the enteral census.
• Prioritize utilizing the preferred enteral formulary of Nestle.
• Process order changes and calculate formula amounts based on an ordered supply amount.
• Provides patient education on home enteral nutrition including formula use, tolerance troubleshooting, and EN pump operation and programming.
• Comply with the 90-day pump preventive maintenance protocol to meet ACHC standards.
• Coordinate care with RD, MD and home health agencies.
• Obtain updated weights, patient formula/supply inventory at home, patient compliance and any enteral feeding issues, and relay them to the Registered Dietitian as appropriate.
• Support non-dietitian, patient-related issues within the Nutrition Care Specialist III scope.

2. Nutrition Support Duties

• Participate in Medicare qualification processes for home EN and PN.
• Assists Registered Dietitians (RDs) with Medicare Infusion Initial Assessments.
• Reviews medication profiles and collaborates with pharmacists or RDs on medication reconciliations.
• Support the RDs with staying compliant with reviewing and signing enteral work orders in a timely manner.
• Provides troubleshooting for tolerance issues within scope of practice.

2. Perform data entry:

• Perform data entry of patient medication profiles to maintain ACHC standards.
• Discharge patients from EMR system at the end of therapy.

3. Enteral team liaison:

• Act as liaison for the Enteral team with the Nutrition Support department.
• Communicate with doctors, nurses, and hospitals regarding patient care
• Able to communicate well with the pharmacy staff, nutrition support team and supervisor.

1. Participate in surveys conducted by authorized inspection agencies.
2. Participate in the pharmacy’s Performance Improvement program as requested by the Performance Improvement Coordinator.
3. Participate in pharmacy committees when requested.
4. Participate in in-service education programs provided by the pharmacy.
5. Pursue continuing education programs appropriate to job responsibilities and certification requirements.
6. Pursue continuing education programs appropriate to job responsibilities and certification requirements.
7. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
8. Comply with and adhere to the standards of this role as required by ACHC, Board of Pharmacy, Board of Nursing, Home Health Guidelines (Title 22), Medicare, Infusion Nurses Society, NHIA and other regulatory agencies, as applicable.

The following functions require the professional judgment of a pharmacist or dietitian and may not be performed by a Nutrition Care Specialist III:

1. Acceptance of verbal prescriptions.
2. Certification of filled prescriptions.
3. Weighing or measuring active drug ingredients without verification by a pharmacist.
4. Reconstitution of prefabricated medication without verification by a pharmacist.
5. Entry of orders into the computer system without verification by pharmacist.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Flexible and able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
2. Organizational skills are sufficient to maintain consistently accurate records.
3. Ability to evaluate options and to make efficient decisions.
4. Current knowledge of all applicable state and federal pharmacy laws, rules, and regulations.
5. Computer skills that include proficiency with spreadsheets and use of the internet, as well as word processing, and efficient use of the internet and e-mail.
6. Ability to use good judgment and work with minimal direction.
7. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to express technical issues in “layman” terms.
8. Knowledge of basic medical terminology

Position Qualifications:

1. Must be within one year of obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree or advanced degree from an accredited institution with a major in Foods and Nutrition.
2. Prior experience in a hospital, pharmacy, or home health company is of benefit.
3. Prior experience in a consumer related business is also of benefit.
4. Experience in nutrition support in an acute care or long term care facility is desirable.