Registered Dietitian (Mandarin Speaking)

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About Tangelo!

At Tangelo, we improve access to nutritious, delicious food for low-income families and those with chronic conditions. Our platform provides subsidized medically tailored meals and healthy grocery delivery at reduced or even free costs through partnerships with insurance companies, governments, universities, non-profits, and employers.

Working on the Operations Department

We are seeking a Registered Dietitian with an active RD credential to support our programs in New York and California. In this remote role, you’ll assess nutritional status, prescribe medically tailored meals, and provide culturally relevant, evidence-based health education to members with chronic conditions. You may also support social care navigation and enrollment-related activities as part of our wraparound approach to member care.

A quick heads up: This is a part-time (minimum 20 hours/week, maximum 35 hours/week), contract role. There’s potential for it to convert into a longer-term opportunity. During the contract period, benefits won’t be available. We’re looking for someone who’s ready to jump in now and is excited about the possibility of growing with the team if the fit is right.

What You’ll Get to Do

• Report to the Senior Director, Clinical Operations.

• Participate in the development of nutrition standards and health education for chronic conditions using the latest clinical evidence and dietary trends.

• Provide individualized health education to ensure members receive the most current, evidence-based guidance.

• Create tailored nutritional interventions and ensure food prescriptions are properly transmitted to the fulfillment team.

• Deliver quality nutrition services, including screening, assessment, counseling, and education.

• Account for religious, cultural, and ethical factors in assessments and interventions.

• Evaluate potential food, drug, and herb/supplement interactions when providing education and counseling.

• Collaborate with members to set achievable goals and create personalized care plans.

• Support social care navigation and enrollment processes as needed to improve member outcomes.

• Maintain active credentials and stay up-to-date with current practices in clinical nutrition and dietetics.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field from an accredited institution.

• Active Registered Dietitian (RD) credential required.

• New York State RD license preferred, or willingness to obtain (we’ll cover the cost).

• Fluency in Mandarin required.

• Strong understanding of clinical nutrition, particularly related to chronic conditions and medically tailored interventions.

• Experience working with electronic health records (EHRs) and providing care through telehealth platforms.

• Training or experience in motivational interviewing, especially for social care coordination or patient-centered care.

• Detail-oriented, with the ability to assess complex dietary needs in a systems-based, operational setting.

• Previous experience in clinical review, nutrition operations, or healthtech environments preferred.

• Professional, compassionate communicator with a collaborative, team-first mindset.

Don't Meet All of the Qualifications?

Apply anyway! We're aware that many people only apply for a job when they've met every requirement listed in a job description. At Tangelo, we hire the PERSON, not the resume. We value diversity, in experiences and backgrounds, and are committed to providing equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. While there are certain requirements that exist for all open positions, we want to get to know YOU above all else when making our hiring decisions. Go for it.

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At Tangelo, we are committed to transparent & equitable practices across our entire organization. This is a critical component of our hiring process and as such, compensation and other benefits for this role will be discussed during your first interview to ensure a fair interviewing experience and effectiv