Food As Medicine Technician-Food as Med Collab-Days
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- Mar 25, 2024 Post Date
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- 24001162 Requisition #
Grady Health System offers many career paths. Whether you have many years of experience or are in the early stages on your career, you can find a rewarding position at Grady!
Location: Atlanta, GA
Job Type: Full-time
Shift/ Schedule: Day Shift (Tue - Sat)
Summary
The Food as Medicine Technician role will encompass being an advocate for Grady Food as Medicine program, designed to help provide additional access to fresh fruits & vegetables for patients of Grady who are food insecure & suffering with chronic diseases. Work with the Food as Medicine team to ensure the amount and type of plant-based food items are available for the participants enrolled in the program. Responsible for the weekly reception, handling & delivery of produce & dry goods in the FAM Pharmacy & coordination of donations as needed. The FAM Tech will schedule patient food pickups daily, and also maintain & update data & tracking documents. Other responsibilities will include assisting the FAM Patient Navigator with the orientation & enrollment of patients to Grady’s FAM Program, along with collaborating with other members of the FAM team to ensure efficient operations.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition, Public Health or related field from an accredited institution.
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Experience with food insecure population and/or food pantry management(Preferred)
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ServSafe Certification, or able to obtain this certification within 6 months of placement into position.
Perks & Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive health and dental insurance
- Retirement savings plan
- Continuing education opportunities
- Professional development programs
- Employee assistance program
Equal Opportunity Employer-Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.