DIET CLERK

Requisition #:660843 Location:Sibley Memorial Hospital, Washington, DC 20016 Category:Non-Clinical Professional Schedule:Day Shift Employment Type:Full Time

You were meant for Hopkins. Sibley Memorial Hospital is a private, not-for-profit, community health care provider, governed by a community-based board of trustees. We can offer the most advanced, innovative technology with the collaboration and teamwork typically found in a community hospital. Our exceptional employee development programs offer unlimited career growth potential.

What Awaits You?

• Career growth and development
• Diverse and collaborative working environment
• Paid Time Off
• Affordable and comprehensive benefits package
  
  

The Diet Clerk assists the department in the clerical aspects of preparation for patient meal service through accurate menu processing and assisting patients with menu selection with the CBORD System.

Location:

Washington, DC 20016

Shift

Days

Education

High school graduate or equivalent combination of training experience.

One-year clerical experience or an equivalent combination of post high school education and experience.

Food Service Experience Preferred.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Photocopy and manage diet office documents.
• Train new hires effectively.
• Understand diet reports, print times, and their purpose.
• Collaborate with Dietitians, Team Leaders, and Nurses.
• After training, accurately modify diet orders, including:
• Texture diets (Puree, Minced & Moist, Soft & Bite Sized)
• Medical diets (Sodium Restricted, Carb Controlled, Clear/Full Liquid, Low Fiber, Heart Healthy, Vegetarian, Renal, Bariatric)
• Add-ons/restrictions (thickened liquids, supplements, fluid restriction, NPO)
• Clarify diet orders with Nursing/Dietitians as needed.
• Obtain accurate meal census counts manually and electronically.
• Transcribe menu orders accurately into the software system.
• Provide support to nursing and departments regarding food-related issues.
• Enter and update tube feeding orders; convert measurements and gather supplies.
• Use and navigate the CBORD system.
• Follow all hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
  

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Our competitive Benefit Package is designed to support the well-being and financial security of our employees and includes:

• Full medical, dental, and vision plans,
• Retirement plans,
• Paid time off (PTO),
• Tuition reimbursement for you and your dependents
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Important Notices

• Authorization to Work in the United States: Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.
  
  

Salary Range: Minimum 18.57/hour - Maximum 30.64/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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