[Seeking student volunteer for in-office Nutrition Assistant position in West Hempstead, Long Island]

*She is seeking someone fairly local and to come in-office to volunteer as a nutrition assistant.

Position : Nutrition Assistant- Intern

Position Description: Intern is responsible for assisting registered Dietitian Nutritionist in all aspects of running her private practice both offline and online as noted in the responsibilities below.

Learning Goals:

1. Understand the inner-workings of running a nutrition business

2. Gain knowledge of the role of medical nutrition therapy as it relates to diabetes management, gastrointestinal conditions and other chronic conditions by following actual cases

3.Gain knowledge in intuitive eating principles and applications

4.Improve research and writing skills

5. Learn how to build an online nutrition presence

Administrative Responsibilities

Greet patients and clients
Answer phones and take messages
Appointment confirmations
Manage day-to-day tasks in the office
Take patient payments, billing, and other general office duties such as filing, copying, and product inventory

Other Responsibilities

Nutritional analysis of food records and recipes
Documentation in patient medical records
Development of educational handouts and meal plans
Maintain updated monthly waiting room bulletin board
MD reports management
Nutrition practice marketing offline and online
Research and weekly blog and article writing
Social media involvement: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, YouTube

Skills and Qualifications:

Dietetics major in a 4-year accredited program
Ability to do internet nutrition-related research
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint, Nutritionist Pro
Friendly and personable; customer service experience prefered but not necessary

Advanced Skills and Qualifications ( preferred, but not necessary)

Access to and knowledge of video software for producing custom videos
Should be creative and able to create custom content such as images and ads for use online
Access to Adobe Photoshop or similar program helpful
Ability to stay organized and manage weekly videos as well as other media content

Potential to move into a paid position.

Contact Information:

Bonnie R. GIller, MS, RDN, CDN, CDCES

BRG Dietetics & Nutrition, P.C.

www.brghealth.com

516-486-4569

bonnie@brghealth.com

Marlee Hirsch | Secretary

Qc Dietetics Club

Email: qcdieteticsclub@gmail.com