Health Education Specialist
Position Summary
The ECM Nutritionist delivers member-centered nutrition support that reduces risk, improves outcomes, and removes barriers to accessing evidence-based lifestyle support. This role partners closely with case management, utilization management, pharmacy, behavioral health, and other internal partners to advance chronic disease prevention and management (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, obesity) through nutrition education, health literacy, benefits navigation, and digital care tools. The ideal candidate is an empathetic advocate who blends nutrition science with practical, culturally competent care strategies.
Essential Functions
This is a standard desk role – extended periods of sitting and working on a computer are required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Remote
The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
Compensation is not limited to base salary. Allied values our Total Rewards, and offers a competitive Benefit Package including, but not limited to, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, Generous Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, and a Technology Stipend.
Allied reserves the right to amend, change, alter, and revise, pay ranges and benefits offerings at any time. All applicants acknowledge that by applying to the position you understand that the specific pay range is contingent upon meeting the qualification and requirements of the role, and for the successful completion of the interview selection and process. It is at the Company's discretion to determine what pay is provided to a candidate within the range associated with the role.
The ECM Nutritionist delivers member-centered nutrition support that reduces risk, improves outcomes, and removes barriers to accessing evidence-based lifestyle support. This role partners closely with case management, utilization management, pharmacy, behavioral health, and other internal partners to advance chronic disease prevention and management (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, obesity) through nutrition education, health literacy, benefits navigation, and digital care tools. The ideal candidate is an empathetic advocate who blends nutrition science with practical, culturally competent care strategies.
Essential Functions
- Provide nutrition education via phone and digital platforms for members with diabetes, prediabetes, hypertension, obesity, CKD, and CVD risk to enhance understanding of the relationship between diet, chronic conditions, and overall wellness.
- Develop culturally appropriate meal plans and dietary recommendations tailored to members’ health conditions, preferences, and socioeconomic factors.
- Collaborate with case managers, pharmacists, behavioral health clinicians, and other partners to align goals, reconcile care plans, and optimize medication/lifestyle synergy.
- Refer members to available tools and resources to support lifestyle management.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including care goals, interventions, progress, follow-up and referrals.
- Performs other related duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s degree in health education, health promotion, food science, nutrition, or a related health program required.
- Lifestyle Management and/or Wellness Coaching certifications strongly preferred.
- 3-5 years’ experience working with individuals with chronic conditions and lifestyle-related comorbidities.
- Demonstrated ability to create culturally sensitive nutrition plans and communicate effectively with diverse populations.
- Job Knowledge
- Time Management
- Accountability
- Communication
- Initiative
- Customer Focus
This is a standard desk role – extended periods of sitting and working on a computer are required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Remote
The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
Compensation is not limited to base salary. Allied values our Total Rewards, and offers a competitive Benefit Package including, but not limited to, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, Generous Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, and a Technology Stipend.
Allied reserves the right to amend, change, alter, and revise, pay ranges and benefits offerings at any time. All applicants acknowledge that by applying to the position you understand that the specific pay range is contingent upon meeting the qualification and requirements of the role, and for the successful completion of the interview selection and process. It is at the Company's discretion to determine what pay is provided to a candidate within the range associated with the role.