Diet Technician

Highmark Health is looking for a dedicated Diet Technician to join our team and help our patients maintain their health and nutrition. The ideal candidate will have experience in nutrition counseling and a passion for helping others. As a Diet Technician, you will be responsible for monitoring the nutritional intake of patients, providing nutritional education and counseling, and creating nutrition plans that are tailored to the individual needs of each patient.Qualifications include completion of a dietetic technician program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) and registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). In addition, candidate must possess excellent communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and the ability to work well independently and in a team environment. We are looking for an individual who is reliable, highly organized, and passionate about helping others live healthier lives. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

1. Monitor patients' nutritional intake and create personalized nutrition plans tailored to their individual needs.
2. Provide nutritional counseling and education to patients.
3. Maintain records and documentation of patients' nutritional progress.
4. Establish and maintain working relationships with patients, families, and care teams.
5. Develop and implement interventions that help patients reach their health and nutrition goals.
6. Evaluate patient progress and adjust nutrition plans as needed.
7. Participate in team meetings and other relevant meetings.
8. Follow all laws and regulations related to dietetic practice.
9. Stay up-to-date with nutritional guidelines and best practices.
10. Perform administrative tasks including scheduling appointments, ordering supplies, and updating patient records.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Diet Technician in Pittsburgh, PA, USA is between $29,000 and $48,000 per year. This range varies depending on the individual's experience level, qualifications, and employer.

Highmark Inc. is among the largest health insurers in the United States and the fourth-largest Blue Cross and Blue Shield-affiliated company. Highmark and its diversified businesses and affiliates operate health insurance plans in Pennsylvania, Delaware and West Virginia that serve 5.2 million members. Its diversified health businesses serve group customer and individual health needs across the United States through dental insurance, vision care and other related health businesses. Highmark is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, an association of independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies.