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Indiana Health Centers, Inc.

Medical Assistant - Peru

Peru, IN

$18.30 - $22.86/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

With ten healthcare centers, eight Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program locations ... IHC Peru is now recruiting for a Medical Assistant (MA) to join their team. The MA contributes to ...

Indiana Health Centers, Inc.

Medical Assistant - Peru

Peru, IN · On-site

$18.30 - $22.86/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

With ten healthcare centers, eight Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program locations ... IHC Peru is now recruiting for a Medical Assistant (MA) to join their team. The MA contributes to ...

Indiana Health Centers

Medical Assistant - Bedford

Bedford, IN · On-site

$18.30 - $22.86/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

With ten healthcare centers, eight Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program locations ... IHC Bedford is now recruiting for a Medical Assistant (MA) to join their team. The MA contributes ...

Indiana Health Centers

Medical Assistant - Seymour

Seymour, IN · On-site

$18.30 - $22.86/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

With ten healthcare centers, eight Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program locations ... IHC Jackson County in Seymour is now recruiting for a Medical Assistant (MA) to join their team.

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What does a nutrition program assistant do?

A Nutrition Program Assistant supports nutritionists and dietitians in implementing and managing nutrition education programs. They help organize community outreach activities, prepare educational materials, and assist in teaching healthy eating habits to various groups. Their work often involves collecting and recording data, providing administrative support, and helping participants with resources or program enrollment. Nutrition Program Assistants play a key role in ensuring nutrition programs run smoothly and effectively serve the community.

What are some common challenges nutrition program assistants face when working with diverse communities?

Nutrition Program Assistants often work with individuals from a wide range of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, which can present challenges such as language barriers, varying levels of nutrition literacy, and differing dietary preferences or needs. Building trust and effectively communicating the benefits of nutrition programs requires adaptability and cultural sensitivity. Successful assistants utilize creative teaching approaches, collaborate closely with community organizations, and remain patient while fostering positive relationships to overcome these challenges and promote healthy eating habits.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a nutrition program assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Nutrition Program Assistant, you need basic nutrition knowledge, organizational skills, and often an associate degree or relevant coursework in nutrition or health sciences. Familiarity with database management tools, Microsoft Office, and sometimes nutrition analysis software is typically required. Strong communication, cultural sensitivity, and teamwork help build trust with clients and effectively deliver nutrition education. These skills and qualities are essential for supporting program goals, ensuring accurate information delivery, and fostering positive community health outcomes.

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WIC Competent Professional Authority - Dietitian, Nutritionist or RN (Part Time) - Bedford

Indiana Health Centers

Bedford, IN • On-site

$28 - $37.50/hr

Part-time

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Job description

Job Type
Part-time
Description
Indiana Health Centers, Inc. (IHC) is a mission-driven organization providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to underserved and uninsured populations since 1977. At IHC, a Federally Qualified Health Center, we specialize in integrated care which means having access to essential services to meet the needs of patients we serve in the community. With ten healthcare centers, eight Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program locations, a Mobile Health Unit, and in-house Pharmacy services (select locations), we offer primary medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare services to community-based patient populations throughout Indiana that are diverse in age, educational background, and income level.
The WIC Program (Women, Infants, and Children) offers services to women who are pregnant and new mothers in their early postpartum period, as well as support services to parents and caregivers of infants, and children to the age of 5. Indiana Health Centers' WIC staff includes nurses, dieticians, lactation consultants, and nutrition assistants at no cost to those who qualify.
IHC Lawrence County WIC in Bedford is now recruiting for a part-time WIC Competent Professional Authority (WIC Nutritionist) to join our team. IHC welcomes current Registered Dietitians or Nutritionists, RNs, or deemed WIC Nutritionists-eligible per IDOH to apply for this role.
This is a part-time position scheduled 16 hours per week.
The WIC Nutritionist completes dietary and health habits assessments and provides education that will promote health in mothers and children. They work with other WIC staff to improve the nutrition and health of WIC clients, their families, and the public at large. The Nutritionist also promotes breastfeeding as the preferred method of infant feeding by both educating and supporting WIC participants, their families, and the public at large.
Meet our Lawrence County WIC Team: https://indianahealthonline.org/locations/lawrence-county-wic/
Clinic Hours of Operation:
Monday - 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday - 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday - CLOSED
Friday - 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Role responsibilities include:
  • Performing anthropometric and biochemical measurements.
  • Making nutritional assessments.
  • Developing and documenting customized care plans, and required documentation within the electronic WIC records.
  • Providing referrals, scheduling appointments, and issuing food packages.
  • Planning, implementing and evaluating the nutrition education component of the local WIC program.
  • Assisting with planning, implementation and coordination the conduct of WIC operations.
  • Providing nutrition education to high-risk patients and promotes breastfeeding as the preferred method of infant feeding.
  • Assisting with public relations between the WIC program and the community.
  • Preparing, maintaining, and reviewing electronic and paper WIC records and reports for timeliness and accuracy.
  • Providing back-up supervision when Site Supervisor is not available or has been appointed by WIC Site Supervisor.

Required skills:
  • Effectively communicate ideas with a wide range of educational levels, verbally and in writing, in both one-on-one and group settings.
  • Maintain working relationships with WIC staff and clients, community groups and hospitals.
  • Resolve conflicts, think creatively and negotiate solutions.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of food composition, normal nutrition, nutritional risks and their implications for health, along with lifestyle choices that impact overall health.
  • Proactively promote WIC and IHC services through public relations and community contacts.
  • Apply knowledge of food composition, normal nutrition, nutritional risks and their implications for health, along with lifestyle choices that impact overall health.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of cultural and ethnic food, nutrition, and health practices.
  • Prepare and maintain accurate and up-to-date WIC records, both paper and electronic.
  • Juggle multiple requests and meet multiple deadlines.
  • Maintain participant confidentiality.
  • Counsel with emotional based technique required by ISDH.
  • Perform duties of a WIC clerk when necessary.
  • Analyze workflow and implement process improvements where necessary.
  • Design, initiate, and/or participate in process improvement projects.

Requirements
  • Current Registered Dietitian or Nutritionist, RN, or deemed WIC Nutritionist-eligible per IDOH
  • One year of previous work experience with WIC and/or nutritional counseling preferred
  • International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) preferred

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