What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diet Clerk position at Prime Healthcare?
Overview
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. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed.
Shifts Available: Varied
Employment Type: Per diem (PD / PRN)
Hours: Varied
Location: St. Joseph Medical Center – Kansas City, MO
Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:
- Competitive compensation
- Medical insurance benefit plan
- 401K
- Sick leave accrual
Responsibilities
** If you have experience working with modified diets in a healthcare setting you are encouraged to apply! **
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
- 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, and support quality checks within the nutrition department
Qualifications
Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:
- AA degree in Food Science/Nutrition preferred
- One (1) year of healthcare experience working with modified diets preferred
County Specific requirement
- County Specific Food Handlers certification required upon hire and maintained current
Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/
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Employment Status
Per DiemShift
VariableEqual Employment Opportunity
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