Medical Nutrition Coordinator
Lincare
Summary
This employee performs patient followup, generally responsible for the evaluation of patient adherence to physician orders.
Job description
Job Responsibilities
- Provides patient education as an intricate part of the patient care activity, according to the patient need and policy
- Performs complete and professional patient assessments in accordance with policies and procedures
- Maintains current knowledge of enteral home care techniques and relevant enteral therapy concepts
- Represents the company through professional personal appearance, patient care activities, and content of written reports
- Gathers necessary information from referral source to ensure insurance coverage of each enteral patient
- Follows up on necessary paperwork to ensure payment for services rendered
- Maintains patient records in complete and organized manner in compliance with accreditation standards
- Drives to admit, deliver, and pick up such items as enteral formula, feeding pump(s), IV poles, and/or related feeding supplies to patients' home or place of business
- Provide patient care, treatment, and service in a continuous and coordinate manner in settings appropriate to meet patient needs
- Promote safe, effective patient and organizational environments, as well as feeding equipment use
- Participate in on-going education that includes in-services, training, and other activities to maintain and improve individual competence
Qualifications
- Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Calculate figures and amounts such as commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
- Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
- Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
- Should have knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, and email communications
Education and Experience
- One year experience in home health care, hospital, clinic, or nursing home strongly preferred
- Experience/Education in Dietetics, Nutrition, Home Health, or Nursing strongly preferred
- One year of experience as an LPN, DTR, or CNA preferred
- Must have excellent human relations skills to interface with doctors, other referral sources, and patients
Physical Demands
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Requirements
- One year experience in home health care, hospital, clinic, or nursing home strongly preferred
- Experience/Education in Dietetics, Nutrition, Home Health, or Nursing strongly preferred
- One year of experience as an LPN, DTR, or CNA preferred
- Must have excellent human relations skills to interface with doctors, other referral sources, and patients
- Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, and email communications
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Benefits
- Ongoing training
- Advancement opportunities
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Retirement savings
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee referral program
- Employee discounts
Company overview
Lincare Holdings Inc. is a leading respiratory healthcare company and the largest distributor of home respiratory care equipment in the United States. Headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, the company serves approximately 1.8 million patients nationwide through its extensive network of over 700 locations across 48 states. As a subsidiary of Linde plc, Lincare specializes in providing comprehensive home respiratory therapy services and durable medical equipment, including oxygen therapy systems, nebulizers, sleep apnea products, ventilators, enteral therapy, and mobility aids. The company employs approximately 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1,300 licensed clinicians who deliver personalized care directly to patients' homes. Lincare operates through a family of businesses that offer specialized services ranging from pediatric respiratory care to digital communication devices for patients with disabilities. With a strong focus on patient education and relationship-building, Lincare has established itself as a trusted provider in the home healthcare industry, transforming how respiratory care is delivered to improve patients' quality of life and overall well-being.