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The University of Miami/UHealth has an exciting opportunity for a Dietitian at our Specialty Pharmacy.
SUMMARY
The Dietitian promotes good dietary health and treats medical conditions by assisting patients with their enteral nutrition based on the science of nutrition. Moreover, the Dietitian formulates and executes programs and materials to educate people about nutrition.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Helps people come to terms with their illnesses.
Makes educational presentations and writes patient progress reports.
Meets directly with patients to identify nutritional needs.
Identifies ways to improve care of patients and makes recommendations to appropriate staff.
Performs research and recommends ways to expand and improve nutrition programs.
Evaluates the effects of meal plans and changes the plans when appropriate.
Keeps up with the latest developments in nutritional science.
Schedules appointments and responds to patients’ questions or concerns.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Assist with enteral on call as needed.
Assist with pump programing.
Participate with patient teach and train at bedside.
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field
Experience:
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
- Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
- Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.
Job Status:
Full timeEmployee Type:
StaffPay Grade:
H9