Nutrition Software Coordinator (Full-Time, Mon-Fri 8A-4:30P)

Job Details

Job Location: Washington Regional Med. Ctr. - Fayetteville, AR 72703Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High School Diploma or GEDJob Shift: DaysJob Category: Nutrition Services

Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values

Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.

 

Position Summary

The role of the Nutrition Software Coordinator reports to the Clinical Nutrition Manager. This position is responsible for the oversight of the nutrition database and software systems. This position monitors the safety and quality measures for foods procured and prepared in the Nutrition Services department.

 

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Maintain the nutrition services software, including the design, build, and resolving technical issues
• Partner with leadership to ensure proper item procurement and recipe development
• Communicate with appropriate personnel to resolve interface issues and review interface flow between software programs
• Enter data into event reporting system, as needed
• Collect data and compile into report for leadership, as needed
• Ensure software updates are completed timely and educate appropriate personnel regarding updates
• Strive to improve and facilitate patient care and satisfaction
• Ensure program and services meet accrediting standards for local, state, and federal agencies
• Provide educational material to software users

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED, required.
• Licensure and Certifications: Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) or DTR eligible.  
• Experience: Minimum 2 years’ experience, preferred.

 

Work Environment: This position will spend 90% of the time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. This position will spend 10% of the time walking and/or standing while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will be exposed to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, and radiation. This position serves a cultural and linguistically diverse patient population.  

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