What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diet Clerk position at Prime Healthcare?
Overview
Shifts Available: Variable
Employment Type: Full Time
Hours: Variable Hours
Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center – Gadsden, AL
We are seeking a Diet Clerk, sometimes referred to as Nutrition Clerk or Dietary Clerk. Under the direction of the dietitian, the Diet Clerk performs clinical support tasks related to reviewing and approving therapeutic menu selections. The Diet Clerk will also ensure patient trays are accurate and served at appropriate temperatures.
** If you have experience working with modified diets in a healthcare setting you are encouraged to apply! **
Responsibilities
- Review and update physician diet orders in the hospital’s EHR to ensure each patient receives meals matching their prescribed diet
- Assist patients with menu selections, print and distribute menus, and make substitutions when necessary
- Communicate diet change, allergy, and preference between nursing units, dietitians, and kitchen staff
- Enter and maintain meal orders, admissions, and discharges in the dietary computer system to keep records accurate
- Ensure diet accuracy, follow food safety standards, appropriate temperatures of patient trays and support quality checks within the nutrition department
Qualifications
County Specific requirement.
- County Specific Food Handlers certification required upon hire and maintained current
- AA Degree in Food Science/Nutrition, preferred
- One (1) year of healthcare experience working with modified diets, preferred
Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/
Employment Status
Full TimeShift
VariableEqual Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf