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<br />RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES <br />'~ <br />~ ~ <br />~ ~ ~ o <br /> <br />~ <br /> ~ ~ <br />~ a <br />~ ~ <br />~ c, W a, <br />W <br /> Al v~ Z ~ W <br />1. Patient Care: <br />Determine WIC Program eligibility based on the medical and nutrition risk identified. <br />Determines risk codes, based on assessment and information presented. <br />Provides individualized counseling in nutrition and breastfeeding based on needs and resources identified above. Consults with <br />medical providers, social work and other healthcare providers as needed to rovide optimal care. <br />Conducts counseling in culturally appropriate way to meet the needs of the patients. <br />Screens immunization records of clients and makes referral as appropriate. <br />Proper documentation, based on contact, on all forms and in computer. <br />Based on professional discretion and risk code determines follow schedule for patient <br />Contacts other health professionals or agencies if needed to provide optimal care for the patient <br />Works with other health center staff or outside medical professionals to provide care for patients <br />Establishes relationships with community partners <br />Demonstrates the ability to work with diverse patient populations served <br />Provides referral as needed to patients <br />Provide medical nutrition therapy counseling to patients based on provider referral, based on the ADA care process <br />Competency Validation: ^ 1 ^ 2 ^ 3 ^ 4 <br />Comments: <br />