Healthy Food Center Dietetic Technician - Jefferson Hills - Full Time

Highmark Health

Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania, United States
Counsel patients on appropriate food selections
Maintain quality food sources and inventory
Complete wrap around services applications
The role involves assisting food-insecure patients by providing access to nutritionally balanced food resources through the Healthy Food Center

Job Summary

  • The role involves assisting food-insecure patients by providing access to nutritionally balanced food resources through the Healthy Food Center.
  • Employees must counsel patients on appropriate food choices based on medical, social, and behavioral diagnoses while staying current on assistance programs.
  • The position requires maintaining database files in compliance with privacy laws and identifying individuals who require basic nutrition care interventions.

Matching Summary

The role involves assisting food-insecure patients by providing access to nutritionally balanced food resources through the Healthy Food Center.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Counsel patients on appropriate food selections
  • Maintain quality food sources and inventory
  • Complete wrap around services applications

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of cultural food needs and preferences
  • Experience with community garden support
  • Ability to cover multiple sites as needed

Key Requirements

  • High School/GED minimum education
  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
  • Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance
  • ADA registration as Registered Dietetic Technician or registry eligible within 6 months
  • Food Safety certification preferred
  • Minimum 1 nutrition course required

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