Registered Dietitian - Health

This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see: Women, Infant, and Childrens (WIC) Registered Dietitian andNutritionist Team works to meet the mission of the Sedgwick CountyHealth Department by assuring quality WIC services through one-on-onecounseling with clients. Responsibilities include assessment of clientnutritional and medical risk, assigning and issuing food packages, andproviding client education. Registered Dietitians provide counselingclients found at high nutritional risk. The position also providesreferrals to community and medical services. This position requires athorough knowledge of WIC program policies and procedures and reports tothe WIC Site Supervisor. Employee will provide support during publichealth emergencies (Activation Level 1).Client Services- Provide client services, in person, remotely, or on the phone as needed- Assess and assign nutrition risk for client eligibility- Prescribe and Issue food benefits- Authorize and coordinate special formula issuance with the State of KS WIC program or medical provider- Promote, educate, and support breastfeeding including issuance of breast pumps- Make and document client referrals, including IRIS software referrals- Screen immunizations records for up-to-date status and refer- Determine frequency and type of client follow-up appointments- Handle emails from the WIC call center when assigned or in the absence of the WIC site supervisor- Meet program productivity standards- Follow HIPAA and WIC confidentialityEducation and Outreach- Access client needs, clarify information, research issues, and communicate program information- Use goal setting and stage of change principles to assess clients readiness to change behavior- Provide nutritional counseling to clients and families using motivational counseling methods- Complete online (oNE) secondary education appointments- Provide community outreach- Plan and attend trainings- Assist with surveys- Dietitians - Provide counseling to clients found at high dietary or medical riskDocumentation/Record Keeping- Document client findings within 8 business hours of competing appointment- Manage email inboxes and faxes; monitor and respond to requests- Manages e-timesheets and WIC daily hours accurately and on-timeApplicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find moreinformation under the following link. [Apply for a Job SedgwickCounty,Kansas](

Created: 2026-03-07