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University Health

Academic health system with teaching hospitals

WIC Nutritionist - WIC Program

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeKansas City, MO, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in a nutrition-related field from an accredited college, including at least 15 semester hours in food and nutrition, with at least one course in diet therapy or medical nutrition therapy and one course in community nutrition or nutrition in the life cycle; nutrition courses must be AND accredited.
  • Verbal communication skills to interview clients, discuss nutrition care plans, and explain nutritional information.
  • Computer skills for word processing and data entry.
  • Ability to present ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
  • Interpersonal skills to communicate with patients and families.
  • Ability to drive to corporate and community facilities.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct nutrition assessments, including medical history, dietary assessments, and anthropometric and hematological measurements, to determine program eligibility.
  • Provide participant-centered nutrition education, counseling, follow-up, and documentation.
  • Prescribe and issue WIC supplemental food benefits based on participant needs and program guidelines.
  • Connect participants with medical, social, and community resources.
  • Explain WIC benefits, procedures, rights, and responsibilities to participants.
  • Schedule appointments, answer phones, and maintain accurate participant records.
  • Manage time and resources to support efficient clinic operations.
  • Participate in community outreach events promoting WIC, nutrition, and healthy living.
  • Provide coverage at other WIC clinic locations as needed.
  • Assist with training new staff and support the Clinic Supervisor with program activities.
  • Maintain compliance with agency, state, and federal WIC requirements.
  • Promote quality improvement, patient safety, cultural competency, and a positive participant experience.

Desired Qualifications

  • Ability to speak to small and large groups of individuals.
  • Two years of experience in community nutrition.
  • Bilingual competency.

About the Company

University Health

Academic health system with teaching hospitals

University Health is an academic health system with two acute-care hospitals, a large behavioral health program, a long-term care facility, and many primary care clinics. It serves as the teaching hospital for the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, training future physicians. The downtown Truman Medical Center campus houses a Level One Trauma Center and includes cancer, imaging, eye, and other specialty centers, with additional outpatient facilities and services across the network. Its goal is to deliver accessible, high-quality care to the community while educating tomorrow’s doctors.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$1M
Headquarters
Kansas City, MO
Founded
1962

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