Nutrition Care Specialist III
Company: Premier Infusion and Healthcare Services, Inc.
Location: Torrance
Posted on: March 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Come Join the Premier Infusion & Healthcare
Family! At Premier we offer employees stability and opportunities
for advancement. Our commitment to our core values of Compassion,
Integrity, Respect and Excellence in People applies to our
employees, our customers, and the communities we serve. This is a
rewarding place to work! Premier Infusion and Healthcare Services
is a preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians
and families in Southern CA. Our rapidly growing home health and
infusion services deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that
empowers patients to manage their health at home. Customers choose
Premier Infusion and Healthcare Services because we are united by a
single, shared purpose: We are committed to bettering the quality
of life for our patients. This is not only our stated mission but
is what truly drives us each and every day. We believe that our
greatest competitive advantage, our greatest asset are our
employees, our Premier Family in and out of the office sets Premier
apart. PREMIER BENEFITS - For FULL TIME Employees: ? Competitive
Pay ? 401K Matching Plan - Up to 4% ? Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
? Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance ? Employer Paid Life Insurance
? Short Term / Long Term Disability Insurance ? Paid Vacation Time
Off ? Paid Holidays ? Referral Incentives ? Employee Assistance
Programs ? Employee Discounts ? Fun Company Events Description of
Responsibilities The Nutrition Care Specialist III performs a
variety of specialized duties to support the nutrition support
department. Responsibilities include assisting Registered
Dietitians (RDs) and Nutrition Care Specialist I & II in
coordinating enteral nutrition (EN) and supporting patient care
management. The role involves processing and managing enteral
nutrition orders within the EMR system, coordinating the timely
delivery of formulas and supplies, and maintaining accurate patient
records. Nutrition Care Specialist III also troubleshoots supply
and equipment issues, manages inventory, and supports compliance
with clinical, operational, and regulatory standards. Reporting
Relationship Nutrition Support Supervisor Responsibilities: Enteral
order entry and refills: Accurately enter orders into the EMR
system, including processing the initial dispense, supply ticket,
and faxing orders to home health. Calls patients to coordinate the
timely and accurate delivery of enteral formula, equipment, and
supplies, prioritizing the PHD program. Assist with maintaining the
enteral census. Prioritize utilizing the preferred enteral
formulary of Nestle. Process order changes and calculate formula
amounts based on an ordered supply amount. Provides patient
education on home enteral nutrition including formula use,
tolerance troubleshooting, and EN pump operation and programming.
Comply with the 90-day pump preventive maintenance protocol to meet
ACHC standards. Coordinate care with RD, MD and home health
agencies. Obtain updated weights, patient formula/supply inventory
at home, patient compliance and any enteral feeding issues, and
relay them to the Registered Dietitian as appropriate. Support
non-dietitian, patient-related issues within the Nutrition Care
Specialist III scope. 2. Nutrition Support Duties Participate in
Medicare qualification processes for home EN and PN. Assists
Registered Dietitians (RDs) with Medicare Infusion Initial
Assessments. Reviews medication profiles and collaborates with
pharmacists or RDs on medication reconciliations. Support the RDs
with staying compliant with reviewing and signing enteral work
orders in a timely manner. Provides troubleshooting for tolerance
issues within scope of practice. 2. Perform data entry: Perform
data entry of patient medication profiles to maintain ACHC
standards. Discharge patients from EMR system at the end of
therapy. 3. Enteral team liaison: Act as liaison for the Enteral
team with the Nutrition Support department. Communicate with
doctors, nurses, and hospitals regarding patient care Able to
communicate well with the pharmacy staff, nutrition support team
and supervisor. Participate in surveys conducted by authorized
inspection agencies. Participate in the pharmacy’s Performance
Improvement program as requested by the Performance Improvement
Coordinator. Participate in pharmacy committees when requested.
Participate in in-service education programs provided by the
pharmacy. Pursue continuing education programs appropriate to job
responsibilities and certification requirements. Pursue continuing
education programs appropriate to job responsibilities and
certification requirements. Perform other duties as assigned by
supervisor. Comply with and adhere to the standards of this role as
required by ACHC, Board of Pharmacy, Board of Nursing, Home Health
Guidelines (Title 22), Medicare, Infusion Nurses Society, NHIA and
other regulatory agencies, as applicable. The following functions
require the professional judgment of a pharmacist or dietitian and
may not be performed by a Nutrition Care Specialist III: Acceptance
of verbal prescriptions. Certification of filled prescriptions.
Weighing or measuring active drug ingredients without verification
by a pharmacist. Reconstitution of prefabricated medication without
verification by a pharmacist. Entry of orders into the computer
system without verification by pharmacist. Minimum Qualifications:
Flexible and able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
Organizational skills are sufficient to maintain consistently
accurate records. Ability to evaluate options and to make efficient
decisions. Current knowledge of all applicable state and federal
pharmacy laws, rules, and regulations. Computer skills that include
proficiency with spreadsheets and use of the internet, as well as
word processing, and efficient use of the internet and e-mail.
Ability to use good judgment and work with minimal direction. Must
possess excellent oral and written communication skills, with the
ability to express technical issues in “layman” terms. Knowledge of
basic medical terminology Position Qualifications: Must be within
one year of obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree or advanced degree from
an accredited institution with a major in Foods and Nutrition.
Prior experience in a hospital, pharmacy, or home health company is
of benefit. Prior experience in a consumer related business is also
of benefit. Experience in nutrition support in an acute care or
long term care facility is desirable.
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