Primary Care Registered Dietitian

February 28, 2024 – Yakima, WA

Join our team as a Primary Care Registered Dietitian and be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! At Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, we value inclusivity, and we are more than just a job – we are a community committed to the well-being of our migrant farmworkers.

In our medical clinics, Registered Dietitian Nutritionists work alongside medical and mental health providers to address the nutritional needs of primary care patients.Registered Dietitian Nutritionists at primary care sites counsel patients of all ages on nutrition-related conditions (diabetes, cardiovascular disease, weight management, digestive issues, food allergies) and provide preventative education (Well Child Checks, prenatal counseling, healthy families), addressing general nutrition questions and concerns.

The Primary Care Nutrition Services model utilizes Motivational Interviewing, and nutrition interventions are tailored to meet the individual’s lifestyle and support their health goals in a judgment-free, sensitive, and supportive environment.Our Primary Care RDNs are readily accessible in our clinics for warm handoffs from providers. They are proactive in identifying patients to drop in through reports and registries. Same-day access is available at no cost to any patient who has established care at our clinics.

Explore our short clips, “WEare Yakima – WE are Family” and “YVFWC – And then we grew” for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.

What We Offer

• $1,500sign-on bonus in first paycheck,$1,000 bonus at 12 months
• $28.62-$34.69/hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates
• Medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine
• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!
• Relocation allowance available – ask for more details!

As a dietitian, you will have the opportunity to:

• Proactively identify patients to counsel through standard protocols
• Receive warm handoff referrals from the clinic medical team
• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy and preventative education through Motivational Interviewing
• Document visits appropriately using standard protocols in Electronic Health Records
• Interact and collaborate with care team
• Participate in clinic and department meetings
• Collaborate with internal and external parties
• Participate in process improvement efforts
• Communicate effectively with the supervisor, clinic manager, and other relevant parties

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s Degree in Dietetics from a U.S. regionally accredited college, university, or foreign equivalent for new graduates after January 2024. Dietitians credentialed prior to Jan 2024 are allowed to be grandfathered in with a Bachelor’s Degree. Completion of ACEND® (Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics) accredited academic coursework in a Didactic Program in Dietetics.
• Experience:One year’s experience in clinic, primary care, outpatient or community setting preferred.
• Licenses/Certificates/Registration:Registered Dietitian or registration eligible (must obtain RD credential within 180 days of employment). May require the following certifications based on location and job duties performed.
  • Medical Assistant – Registered (WA WIC Dietitians).
  • Certified Dietitian (if going to bill for Maternity Support Services [MSS]).
  • Licensed Dietitian (if going to bill for Medical Countermeasures ([MCM]).
  • International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required:Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Must demonstrate the ability to communicate at level 9 on the language proficiency scale to receive bilingual differential pay. Ability to effectively interact with adults, infants, children in a professional manner. Ability to effectively collaborate with medical professionals. Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to demonstrate flexibility, initiative, and forward thinking. Strong verbal, written and listening communication skills. General knowledge in culturally appropriate practice. Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Records.

Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.

Contact us atjobs@yvfwc.orgto learn more about this opportunity!

Registered Dietitian

June 28, 2024 – Astoria, OR

Join our team as a Registered Dietitian at Coastal Family Health Center in Astoria, OR, and be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! At Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, we value inclusivity, and we are more than just a job – we are a community committed to the well-being of our migrant farmworkers.

We’ve transformed into a leading community health center. With 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon, we offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

Explore our short clips, “WEare Yakima – WE are Family” and “YVFWC – And then we grew,” for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.

What We Offer

• $3,000sign-on bonus in first paycheck,$2,000 bonus at 12 months
• $33.42-$40.93/hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates
• Relocation of up to $10,000 is available to candidates relocating more than 50 miles (prorated based on FTE).
• 100% Employer-paid insurance, including Medical, dental, vision, Rx, and 24/7 telemedicine
• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!

Essential Functions/Responsibilities/Duties

• Conducts nutritional screening and assessment for patients/clients to include anthropometric and laboratory data, collection of nutrition history, calculation of nutrition adequacy, and identification of drug-nutrient interactions.
• Utilizes motivational interview to identify desired goals and outcomes of nutrition care in collaboration with patient/client and health care professionals. Considers the variables that may influence the patient/client’s food related behaviors including culture and social determinants of health.
• Evaluates and provides evidence based nutrition recommendations to address patient/client medical needs. Understands and evaluates patient/client nutrition status and its relationship to complex disease states including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, gastrointestinal disorders, cancer, food allergies and obesity.
• Collaborates with physicians and other health care professionals to advocate for and implement optimal nutrition care.
• Provides preventative services and counseling at individual patient/client visits and group meetings.
• Serves as preceptor providing nutrition education and guidance to dietetic interns and students. Develops training materials and participates in mentoring of staff.
• Assists in monitoring compliance to Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic (YVFWC) procedures, federal qualified health center quality metrics and/or state and federal WIC requirements.
• Maintains awareness of community demographics and resources. Connects clients to resources.
• Designs and implements outreach activities to raise community awareness of program services.
• Completes documentation in the appropriate electronic medical record to document patient/client interaction.
• Actively participates in assigned meetings to promote care team collaboration and ongoing learning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and YVFWC requirements.

Qualifications

• Education:Master’s Degree in Dietetics from a U.S. regionally accredited college, university, or foreign equivalent for new graduates after January 2024. Dietitians credentialed prior to Jan 2024 are allowed to be grandfathered in with a Bachelor’s Degree. Completion of ACEND® (Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics) accredited academic coursework in a Didactic Program in Dietetics.
• Experience:One year’s experience in clinic, primary care, outpatient or community setting preferred.
• Licenses/Certificates/Registration:Registered Dietitian or registration eligible (must obtain RD credential within 180 days of employment). May require the following certifications based on location and job duties performed.
  • Medical Assistant – Registered (WA WIC Dietitians).
  • Certified Dietitian (if going to bill for Maternity Support Services [MSS]).
  • Licensed Dietitian (if going to bill for Medical Countermeasures ([MCM]).
  • International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required:Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Must demonstrate the ability to communicate at level 9 on the language proficiency scale to receive bilingual differential pay. Ability to effectively interact with adults, infants, children in a professional manner. Ability to effectively collaborate with medical professionals. Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to demonstrate flexibility, initiative, and forward thinking. Strong verbal, written and listening communication skills. General knowledge in culturally appropriate practice. Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Records.

Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.

Contact us atjobs@yvfwc.orgto learn more about this opportunity!

WIC Supervisor Registered Dietitian

September 26, 2024 – Yakima, WA

Join our team as a WIC Supervisor Registered Dietitian at Lincoln Avenue Medical Dental Clinic in Yakima, WA, and be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! At Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, we value inclusivity, and we believe you are more than an employee; we are more than a job. We’re an FQHC committed to providing patient-centered care to communities.

We’ve transformed into a leading community health center. With 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon, we offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

Explore our short clips, "WE are Yakima – WE are Family" and "YVFWC – And then we grew" to glimpse our dedication to our communities, health, and families.

What We Offer

• Sign-on bonus of $5,000 on first paycheck and $2,500 at 12 months of employment.
• Salary $67,725 – $84,400 DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates.
• 100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine
• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!

Essential Functions/Responsibilities/Duties 

• Coaches, mentors, and trains direct report staff. Provides continuous performance management and conducts employee performance evaluations. Addresses performance and/or behavior issues, clarifying expectations and providing feedback.
• Supports staff growth and development. Assesses the educational and experience needs of all levels of staff in collaboration with the individual. Encourage staff to seek educational opportunities by incorporating job-related training in addition to mandatory training.
• Participates in the recruitment and selection of staff. Provides orientation to outline job requirements and expectations, policies and procedures, and proper use of tools and equipment.
• Coordinates clinic flow, manages clinic or RD schedule, maintains assigned caseload, and leads in the achievement of clinic goals.
• Conducts or monitors nutritional screening and assessment for clients to include anthropometric and laboratory data, collection of nutrition history, calculation of nutrition adequacy, and identification of drug nutrient interactions.
• Identifies or monitors desired goals and outcomes of nutrition care in collaboration with client and health care professionals. Considers the variables that may influence the client’s food related behaviors including culture and social determinants of health. Evaluates and provides evidence based nutrition and breastfeeding recommendations to address client medical needs or monitors such work of RDs. Understands and evaluates client nutrition status and the relationship to complex disease states, including diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders, food allergies, and obesity.
• Manages and coordinates program outreach events.
• Provides information about services to health care providers and community partners to improve access to services, promote participation, and provide consistent nutrition and breastfeeding messages.
• Serves as Preceptor to Dietetic interns and students or mentors those that are Preceptors.
• Hires, orients and trains staff in compliance with Nutrition Services Procedures and State and Federal requirements. Assists in monitoring staff compliance with procedures, requirements and quality metrics.
• Assists in the development of Quality Assurance (QA) tools and department procedures to monitor compliance with Nutrition Services Procedures, State and Federal WIC requirements and/or Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic (YVFWC) Health and Safety Procedures. Performs QA activities and creates reports according to established procedures. Coaches and mentors staff regarding quality improvement issues.
• Actively participates in meetings to promote care team collaboration and ongoing learning.
• Maintains awareness of community demographics and resources. Connects clients and staff to resources.
• Completes documentation in the appropriate electronic medical record to document client interaction.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and YVFWC requirements.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s Degree in Dietetics from a U.S. regionally accredited college, university, or foreign equivalent for new graduates after January 2024. Dietitians credentialed prior to Jan 2024 are allowed to be grandfathered in with a Bachelor’s Degree. Completion of ACEND® (Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics) accredited academic coursework in a Didactic Program in Dietetics.
• Experience: One year’s experience in a WIC or clinical setting is preferred. This includes one year of leadership or supervisory experience preferred. 
• Professional Licenses/Certificates/Registration: Registered Dietitian or registration eligible required (must obtain RD credential within 180 days of employment). International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) preferred. Valid Driver’s License and proof of liability insurance coverage. May require the following certifications based on location and job duties performed.
  • Medical Assistant – Certified (WA WIC Dietitians).
  • Certified Dietitian (WA Dietitians – if going to bill for MSS).
  • Licensed Dietitian (OR Dietitians – if going to bill for MCM).
  • International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required: Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Must demonstrate the ability to communicate at level 9 on the language proficiency scale to receive bilingual differential pay. Ability to effectively interact with adults, infants, and children in a professional manner. Must be able to collaborate with medical professionals and have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Must display flexibility and initiative, be forward-thinking, and display strong communication skills. Knowledge of cultural differences and culturally appropriate practice. Ability to work effectively with culturally diverse populations. Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Records.

Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.

Contact us at jobs@yvfwc.org to learn more about this opportunity!