Nutritionist (Senior Dietician) - Indiana Medicaid

Indianapolis, IN, United States

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first

The Nutritionist (Senior Dietician) is dedicated to the Contractor's Indiana Medicaid lines. He/she designs meal plans that alter and regulate patients' nutrition based upon medical condition and individual nutritional needs. The Nutritionist (Senior Dietician) works on assignments that involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.

* Utilizes scientific principles and methods in the study of nutrition and dietetics, applying these results to influence the wider environment affecting food intake and eating behavior.

* Serve as a resource for Humana's care management and service coordination teams and have duties that include reviewing care plans for members who are on medically prescribed diets, receiving gastric tube feeding, or experiencing weight loss.

* Identify members who are at nutritional risk in accordance with medical standards and provide intervention recommendations to the Contractor's care teams.

* Partner with Dental Manager.

Use your skills to make an impact

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or similar health related field.

* Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with the commission on Dietetic Registration License in Indiana.

* Five (5) or more years' experience in dietetics or health coaching.

* Possess knowledge of the legal responsibilities including all state and federal laws and regulations governing nutrition practice.

* Prior experience in Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) or with the program population and experience with gastric tube feeding, weight loss, and prescribed diets.

* Must be able to travel in the state of Indiana as needed.

* Ability to work in Humana Healthy Horizons in Indiana office location for three (3) days per week (see "Additional Information" section for more details).

* This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB.

* This role is part of Humana's driver safety program and therefore requires an individual to have a valid state driver's license and proof of personal vehicle liability insurance with at least 100/300/100 limits.

Preferred Qualifications

* Master's degree in Dietetics or related field.

* Certified Diabetic Educator.

Additional Information

* Workstyle: Hybrid Office - This means the associate will work 3 days per week in Humana Healthy Horizons office location in Indianapolis, IN and 2 days per week remote.

* Typical Workdays and Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm Eastern Standard Time (EST).

* Travel: Minimal travel potentially for face-to-face field interactions with providers, members, and their families.

* According to the Indiana Office of Inspector General Rule, 42 IAC 1-5-14 Post-Employment Restrictions, if you are a current or former state officer, employee or special state appointee with Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) within the past year, engaged in the negotiation or the administration of a Medicaid contract on behalf of the state and/or Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA); in a position to make discretionary decision affecting the: (1) outcome of the negotiation; or (2) nature of the administration; or either engaged in making a regulatory or licensing decision that directly applied to Humana Inc. or to a parent or subsidiary you cannot be considered for this opportunity. For more information please visit: IG: Indiana Office of Inspector General

Work at Home Internet Statement

To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees' ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria:

* At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is recommended; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested.

* Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership.

* Employees who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.

* Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.

* Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

Interview Format

As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an interviewing technology called HireVue to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. HireVue allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

$57,700 - $79,500 per year

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, "Humana") offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

About Us

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first - for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health - delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of  Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of  Humana to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.