Functional Nutrition Coach
Charlotte, NC
Full Time
Cornerstone Health Center
Entry Level
Location: Cornerstone Health Center
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Functional Nutrition Coach to support our wellness team in delivering personalized nutrition and wellness care. This role involves patient preparation, lab management, protocol delivery, and follow-up communication to ensure exceptional care and smooth clinic operations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about functional nutrition.
Key Responsibilities:
Patient Preparation and Support:
- Prepare prescribed protocols for nutrition and lab review appointments.
- Print and organize all necessary resources and documents prior to patient consultations.
- Pull and prepare supplements for patients based on protocols.
- Assist in ordering labs and ensure lab orders align with patient care plans.
- Move and organize nutrition notes and forms into the patient’s daily folder before appointments.
- Set up Zoom and send virtual appointment protocols as needed.
During Appointments:
- Meet with patients to review lab results and personalized protocols.
- Discuss nutrition plans and address patient questions or concerns regarding their health and wellness goals.
- Provide detailed explanations of lab findings and how they relate to the patient's treatment plan.
- Guide patients through dietary and supplemental recommendations, ensuring they understand each aspect of their protocol.
- Answer any immediate patient concerns, clarifying next steps or adjustments needed in their health plan.
Post-Appointment Duties:
- Scan and document any alterations to the patient’s protocol, ensuring records are up-to-date.
- Bill and charge for supplements, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded.
- Finalize documentation and export patient files into daily folders.
- Download and order labs, ensuring accurate information is recorded.
- Handle patient emails and answer in-person or phone queries regarding nutrition and lab protocols.
- Assist with lab audits and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure efficient service delivery.
Lab Orders and Management:
- Manage the lab order process, ensuring accurate payments, tracking, and documentation.
- Work with lab technicians to process and order labs in accordance with patient care plans.
- Ensure all lab results are uploaded to the appropriate folders and patients are notified promptly to schedule reviews.
- Review and manage the scheduling of lab reviews and consultations, ensuring all relevant patient information is organized.
- Communicate with patients to confirm lab review appointments, align with adjustments, and maintain accurate appointment records.
Qualifications:
- Certification in Functional Nutrition Coaching (or equivalent)
- Strong passion for and understanding of functional nutrition and wellness protocols.
- Experience in patient care, lab orders, and medical documentation.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, stay organized, and maintain attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with experience in patient interaction.
- Proficient in office software (e.g., Google Drive, ClinicMind) and lab management systems.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- Opportunities to Advance: We’re growing and love to promote from within.
- Supportive Culture: Faith-based, encouraging, and wellness-focused.
- Professional Growth: Ongoing training, team-building, and personal development.
- Perks & Benefits: Paid holidays, PTO, wellness programs, and product discounts.
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