Diet Clerk (Per Diem)

Performs clerical duties related to patient diet orders and menus. Serves as a liaison between patients and the food and nutrition services department. Processes information related to nutritional care of patients.

Requirements

• Uses a computer for basic functions and data entry using Word, Excel, Outlook, and other nutrition related software such as Computrition.
• Collects and maintains statistical data and/or financial records and reports as assigned.
• Works cash register as needed.
• Collects patient meal and snack choices according to the diet order.
• Ensures the patient's age specific, food allergy, religious, cultural and food preference needs are accommodated.
• Offers patients alternative food and beverage selections and resolves problems and concerns utilizing the patient care team, registered dietitian, or management.
• Prepares tray tickets for tray line.
• Assembles patient meals and snacks accurately and according to diet order, tray ticket, snack label or other protocol.
• Measures food into individual servings.
• Prepares drinks to appropriate consistency.
• May prepare food as needed.
• Delivers meals, snacks, and serve trays to patients.
• Delivers and stores non-patient meals, catering or other assigned food and supplies.
• Documents equipment malfunctions according to facility procedure.
• Delivers meals, snacks, or supplies to patients, nurses, or patient nourishment rooms.
• Prepares and delivers catering orders as needed.
• Receives and stores product deliveries such as groceries, tube feedings, supplements, office supplies, equipment, and paper goods.
• Organizes new products in proper location using 'First In, First Out' (FIFO) method.
• Discards dented products, extra cardboard or garbage, labels all products as assigned.
• Inspects deliveries and reviews invoices for accuracy and proper condition of goods.
• Assists in training new employees and performs other duties as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package