Position Description:

Transcribing Functional Nutrition clinical client sessions into Electronic Health Records (EHR) System (Practice Better), by either sitting in on those sessions in person or working off of audio or video recordings, using SOAP note format
Uploading/sharing client handouts, recipes and resources in EHR
Researching client resources on the Web and putting them into client instructions (as directed)
Starting or adding to client supplement recommendations via online supplement ordering system
Completing drafts of client supplement dosing instructions
Calculating BMR, calorie and macro targets for clients
Selecting recipes and creating meal plans via That Clean Life software
Backup support to the practice’s client care/administrative assistant

If Clinical Support Specialist is local to Oakland and available to work in-person, duties may include:

Client weigh-ins and recording data in EHR
Preparing supplement orders from in-office inventory for client pick-up or for shipment, and coordinating USPS pick up or taking shipments to the Post Office
Other duties as assigned

Depending on skill set, and if Clinical Support Specialist has formal training and/or experience as a nutritionist or dietitian, they may be asked to:

Create client-education handouts
Research recipes and create sample meal plans outside of meal-planning software
Research and report on nutrition and health-condition topics
Preliminary review and document in EHR client lab results prior to clinical client sessions
Other duties as assigned based on practice needs

For people interested in starting a clinical nutritionist practice, this position is an invaluable learning opportunity that would be otherwise difficult to find.

Required and desired skills and qualities:

Ability to work independently and organize one’s own time to meet firm deadlines
Ability to distill large amounts of information into the most important points and present them in a way that is easy to understand
High attention to detail is a must
Training and/or experience in SOAP notes or similar clinical note taking format
Command of English language and grammar; excellent proofreader
Self-directed; ability to take initiative and be proactive even if detailed instructions for tasks are not provided; fast learner
Ideally available for work on weekends as well as weekdays
Technical skills - regularly use apps or cloud-based software; command of Microsoft Word required; previous EHR/EMR experience desirable
Prior health, nutrition or medical clinical practice experience desirable
Knowledge/formal training and/or experience in nutrition, dietetics and/or health coaching desirable
Knowledge of nutritional supplements desirable
Understanding of functional medicine approach and concepts desirable

Compensation:

$15 per hour (1099 contract)

3-10 hours per week (usually +/- 5 hours/week; hours not guaranteed)

As New Dawn Wellness expands, and also if the clinical scribe/support specialist expands their training or experience, their responsibilities may expand and they may have the opportunity to grow with the company, but this is not guaranteed.

To apply:

Email resume and include a cover letter indicating why you are interested in and a great fit for this position, to Dawn Preisendorf at info@newdawnwellness.com.

Clinical Scribe for Functional Nutritionist

New Dawn Wellness (www.newdawnwellness.com)