Nutrition Assistant
Job Description
Come Join the Premier Infusion & Healthcare Family! At Premier we offer employees stability and opportunities for advancement. Our commitment to our core values of Compassion, Integrity, Respect and Excellence in People applies to our employees, our customers, and the communities we serve. This is a rewarding place to work!
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
Under the direct supervision of a Registered Dietitian, the Enteral Technician enters and prepares Enteral feeding orders for filling and dispensing, maintains work areas, creates DWOs and sends for signature, and enters medication profiles in a timely manner.
Reporting Relationship
Nutrition Supervisor
Scope of Supervision
None
Responsibilities Include the Following:
1. Enteral order entry, initial fills and refills:
- Places calls to the patient to coordinate a timely and accurate delivery of enteral formula, equipment and supplies.
- Prepares labels and generates delivery tickets.
- Coordinate care with RD, MD and home health agencies.
- Obtain updated weights, formula/supply inventory, compliance, and/or any enteral feeding issues and relay to Registered Dietitian as appropriate.
2. Perform data entry:
- Perform data entry of patient medication profiles and patient chart audits
- Discharge patients from CPR+ 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
4. Create detailed written orders (DWOs) and send for signature.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Organizational skills sufficient to maintain consistently accurate records.
2. Ability to evaluate options and to make efficient decisions.
3. Current knowledge of all applicable state and federal pharmacy laws, rules and regulations.
4. 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.
- Ability to use good judgment and work with minimal direction.
- Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to express technical issues in “layman” terms.
Education and/or Experience:
1. Must have a High School diploma or Graduation Equivalent Diploma (G.E.D.) or Higher.
2. Licensed as a Pharmacy Technician in California preferred / not required.
3. Possess and exercise advanced level of accuracy.
4. Minimum of 3 years’ retail pharmacy experience preferred.
5. Home Infusion/enteral dispensing experience preferred.
6. Basic knowledge of insurance, authorization, and billing.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
It is the policy of Premier Infusion & Healthcare Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Premier Infusion & Healthcare Services will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.