Dietitian, Senior

Your Work 

In this role, you will: 

• The Registered Dietitian will serve as a subject matter expert in nutrition, overseeing the medical nutrition therapy of the most complex and/or high-risk patients.

• Apply detailed knowledge of Commercial HMO, PPO, ASO and Blue Shield of California’s (BSC) established medical/departmental policies, clinical practice guidelines, community resources, contracting and community care standards to each case.

• Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling in coordination with members’ physician.

• Consult with members’ physicians to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of patient or client.

• Advise patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans and diet modifications, and food selection and preparation.

• Counsel individuals on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life.

• Keep up-to-date clinically and apply this new knowledge to your job.

• Observe, receive, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

• Provide nutritional counseling to ensure patient's growth and success

• Determine the need to add, discontinue, or change dosing and timing of nutrition related medications to minimize drug/nutrient interactions in conjunction with member’s physician.

• Recommend member participation and assist members to enroll in pilots approved by the BSCA related to nutrition

Your Knowledge and Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) required

• Master’s degree in nutrition preferred

• Registered Dietitian required

• Minimum of 5 years experience working as a Dietitian in a community clinic, or other home and community- based organization

• A minimum of (5) years experience coaching patients with chronic disease conditions, such as Diabetes, CAD, Asthma, COPD, CHF, Cancer and other Rare Disease Conditions

• Demonstrated ability to independently assess, evaluate, and interpret clinical information and care planning

• In depth understanding of community resources, treatment options, home health, funding sources and special programs

• Extensive knowledge of evidenced based clinical practice guidelines particularly for chronic conditions.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong written and oral communication skills

Hybrid Virtual Work

This role allows employees to work virtually full-time, however employees will be expected to come to the office based on business need.

About Blue Shield of California

As of January 2025, Blue Shield of California became a subsidiary of Ascendiun. Ascendiun is a nonprofit corporate entity that is the parent to a family of organizations including Blue Shield of California and its subsidiary, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan; Altais, a clinical services company; and Stellarus, a company designed to scale healthcare solutions. Together, these organizations are referred to as the Ascendiun Family of Companies. 

At Blue Shield of California, our mission is to create a healthcare system worthy of our family and friends and sustainably affordable. We are transforming health care in a way that genuinely serves our nonprofit mission by lowering costs, improving quality, and enhancing the member and physician experience. 

To achieve our mission, we foster an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute fully to address the needs of the various communities we serve. We are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive workplace that upholds our values and advances our goals.

Blue Shield is a U.S. News Best Company to work for, a Deloitte U.S. Best Managed Company and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace. We were recognized by Fair360 as a Top Regional Company, and one of the 50 most community-minded companies in the United States by Points of Light. Here at Blue Shield, we strive to make a positive change across our industry and communities – join us!  

Our Values: 

• Honest. We hold ourselves to the highest ethical and integrity standards. We build trust by doing what we say we're going to do and by acknowledging and correcting where we fall short. 
• Human. We strive to listen and communicate effectively, showing empathy by understanding others' perspectives.
• Courageous. We stand up for what we believe in and are committed to the hard work necessary to achieve our ambitious goals. 

Physical Requirements:

Office Environment - roles involving part to full time schedule in Office Environment. Based in our physical offices and work from home office/deskwork - Activity level: Sedentary, frequency most of work day.

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws.