Job Description
Registered Dietitian - PRN
Department: Operations
Employment Type: Part Time
Location: ActivMed Practices & Research | Methuen, MA
Reporting To: Kathleen Valcich
Alcanza is a growing multi-site, multi-phase clinical research company with a network of locations in AL, AZ, FL, GA, IL, MA, MI, MO, NV, SC, TX, VA, and Puerto Rico. We have established a strong presence across Phase I-IV studies and several therapeutic areas including vaccine, neurology, dermatology, psychiatry, and general medicine. Join us as we continue to grow.
The Registered Dietician provides comprehensive nutritional assessments. Nutrition therapy, and / or nutrition counseling services for participants of clinical studies, in compliance with study protocol, SOPs, GCP, ICH, and FDA Regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Essential Job Duties: Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Serving as an informational resource and subject matter expert for study subjects on nutrition and nutrition education.
- Reviewing the subject’s medical history and conducting comprehensive nutritional assessments, nutrition therapy, and/or nutritional counseling sessions with study participants according to protocol guidelines.
- May meet with Sponsors, Study Monitors as needed to address questions as needed.
- Maintaining documentation in accordance with ALCOA-C standards and completing all monitor and sponsor queries.
- Completing all sponsor-assigned training, certifications and re-certifications per protocols requirements.
- Attending and successfully completing all company training programs; participate in webinars and other study meetings as needed.
- Maintaining confidentiality of subjects, customers and company information.
- Performing all other duties as requested or assigned.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field AND a 2+ years' clinical nutrition education experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Must have current Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Bi-lingual (English / Spanish) proficiency is a plus.
Required Skills:
- Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft applications, email, electronic health records, web applications, and the ability to type proficiently (40+ wpm).
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
- Well-developed interpersonal and listening skills and the ability to work well independently as well as with co-workers, subjects, managers and external customers.
- Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks, and adapt to changes in workloads and priorities.
- Must be professional, respectful of others, self-motivated, and have a strong work ethic.
- Must possess a high degree of integrity and dependability.
- Ability to work under minimal supervision, identify problems and implement solutions.
- Ability to handle highly sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner, and in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
Benefits
- Full-time employees regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week are benefits-eligible, with coverage starting on the first day of the month following date of hire.
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, health savings accounts, supplemental insurances, and a 401k plan with a safe harbor match are offered.
