What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Dietitian - Accredo position at Cigna?
The clinical dietitian dedicated to rare disease therapy coordinates patient nutritional support services for patients. They ensure that patient nutritional care planning is performed for referred patients, and make care recommendations as needed. They develop patient care guidelines for rare disease therapies, as well as collateral support material to differentiate Accredo and meet the needs of patients, manufacturers and payers. This also includes clinical advisement to support digital and on-line services.
Position is work at home in the greater Memphis, TN area
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :
Develops nutritional approaches and care strategies to meet the needs of rare disease patients.
Provides direct nutritional guidance and consultation to patients taking assigned therapies.
Makes recommendations for changes in patient care to support specific nutritional or dietary challenges.
Collaborates with pharmacists, nurses, and other members of the care team on necessary patient care adjustments or recommendations.
Documents all communication with pharmacists, nurses, and patients in required Accredo systems.
Coordinates with Accredo specialty product team members regarding business needs, opportunities and sales and marketing elements related to rare disease nutrition services.
Contributes clinical input to digital and web based services/teams to support advancement of patient and/or physician engagement.
Develops and monitors metrics associated with rare disease dietitian services.
Identifies needs for, develops, and delivers nutritionally based training to rare disease nursing and pharmacy staff.
Creates patient communication materials and content, including regular newsletters
Identifies opportunities to enhance and optimize services, care models, patient engagement or support materials for therapy areas in scope. Collaborates with the rare disease product team to develop and launch these capabilities.
Effectively represents the company in interactions (meetings, presentations) with pharmaceutical manufacturers, payers, and professional organizations.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Bachelors degree or higher in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics
Registered Dietitian with Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
2 – 5 years as a Registered Dietitian, rare disease experience preferred
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office software; basic navigation
Demonstrated ability to prioritize work load and meet multiple project deadlines
Ability to adapt in a dynamic work environment and make independent decisions
Extremely detail oriented; strong customer service focus; excellent verbal and written communication skills
For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of $50,400 - $84,000, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.
This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.
Helping our customers achieve healthier, more secure lives is at the heart of what we do. While you take care of our customers, we’ll take care of you through a comprehensive benefits program that helps you be at your best. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and best in class well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and dozens of corporate discounts on essentials you use every day. For more details on our employee benefits programs, please visit the “Life at Cigna” tab on our careersite: www.cigna.com/careers
About Cigna
Cigna Corporation exists to improve lives. We are a global health service company dedicated to improving the health, well-being and peace of mind of those we serve. Together, with colleagues around the world, we aspire to transform health services, making them more affordable and accessible to millions. Through our unmatched expertise, bold action, fresh ideas and an unwavering commitment to patient-centered care, we are a force of health services innovation. When you work with us, or one of our subsidiaries, you’ll enjoy meaningful career experiences that enrich people’s lives. What difference will you make?
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.
Cigna has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.
Position is work at home in the greater Memphis, TN area
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :
Develops nutritional approaches and care strategies to meet the needs of rare disease patients.
Provides direct nutritional guidance and consultation to patients taking assigned therapies.
Makes recommendations for changes in patient care to support specific nutritional or dietary challenges.
Collaborates with pharmacists, nurses, and other members of the care team on necessary patient care adjustments or recommendations.
Documents all communication with pharmacists, nurses, and patients in required Accredo systems.
Coordinates with Accredo specialty product team members regarding business needs, opportunities and sales and marketing elements related to rare disease nutrition services.
Contributes clinical input to digital and web based services/teams to support advancement of patient and/or physician engagement.
Develops and monitors metrics associated with rare disease dietitian services.
Identifies needs for, develops, and delivers nutritionally based training to rare disease nursing and pharmacy staff.
Creates patient communication materials and content, including regular newsletters
Identifies opportunities to enhance and optimize services, care models, patient engagement or support materials for therapy areas in scope. Collaborates with the rare disease product team to develop and launch these capabilities.
Effectively represents the company in interactions (meetings, presentations) with pharmaceutical manufacturers, payers, and professional organizations.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Bachelors degree or higher in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics
Registered Dietitian with Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
2 – 5 years as a Registered Dietitian, rare disease experience preferred
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office software; basic navigation
Demonstrated ability to prioritize work load and meet multiple project deadlines
Ability to adapt in a dynamic work environment and make independent decisions
Extremely detail oriented; strong customer service focus; excellent verbal and written communication skills
For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of $50,400 - $84,000, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.
This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.
Helping our customers achieve healthier, more secure lives is at the heart of what we do. While you take care of our customers, we’ll take care of you through a comprehensive benefits program that helps you be at your best. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and best in class well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and dozens of corporate discounts on essentials you use every day. For more details on our employee benefits programs, please visit the “Life at Cigna” tab on our careersite: www.cigna.com/careers
About Cigna
Cigna Corporation exists to improve lives. We are a global health service company dedicated to improving the health, well-being and peace of mind of those we serve. Together, with colleagues around the world, we aspire to transform health services, making them more affordable and accessible to millions. Through our unmatched expertise, bold action, fresh ideas and an unwavering commitment to patient-centered care, we are a force of health services innovation. When you work with us, or one of our subsidiaries, you’ll enjoy meaningful career experiences that enrich people’s lives. What difference will you make?
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.
Cigna has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.
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