Medical Nutrition Spc - Remote
Lincare
Summary
The Medical Nutrition Spc - Remote is responsible for all aspects of enteral nutrition care for the home tube fed patient and other medical nutrition related activities.
Job description
Job Functions
- Recognizes and respects patient rights during the provision of care or services and conducting business relationships with patients and the public in an ethical manner
- Conducts nutritional assessments by reviewing medical records, physician orders, and laboratory results
- Provides nutrition education and counseling via phone when applicable
- Collaborates remotely with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other healthcare professionals
- Ensures compliance with payer, Medicare/Medicaid, and contract requirements
- Participates in on-going education, including in-services, training, and other activities to maintain and improve individual competence
- Obtains, utilizes, and updates patient information in a confidential and secure manner for utilization in patient care applications
- Verifies enteral and oral nutrition orders for accuracy and appropriateness
- Maintains productivity standards while meeting documentation quality expectations
- Collaborates with nutritional vendors
- Coordinates with referral sources to obtain missing clinical documentation
- Supports customer service representatives with clinical questions related to enteral nutrition
- Responsible for On-call holiday rotations
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and/or Dietetics from an accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, Required
Work Experience
- One or more years of RD/RDN experience, Preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- 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
- word processing, spreadsheets, and e-mail communications
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD or RDN), Required
- Licensed Dietitian for the geographical area where manages patients (LD or LDN), Required
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and/or Dietetics from an accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, Required
- One or more years of RD/RDN experience, Preferred
- Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD or RDN), Required
- Licensed Dietitian for the geographical area where manages patients (LD or LDN), Required
- 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
- word processing, spreadsheets, and e-mail communications
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Savings
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Discounts
- Ongoing Training
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.