Ambassador - Food & Nutrition Services

ECU Health Medical Center•Greenville, NC

11d•$16 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves visiting newly admitted patients on advanced diets, as well as patients who have advanced from NPO/Clear Liquid/Full Liquid diets. The role also includes interacting with nursing staff to identify patients needing assistance with meal ordering, documenting and resolving patient/nursing complaints regarding meal service, and communicating patient-related issues to Clinical Dietitians. The Ambassador will also provide coverage for call center operators or hosts/hostesses as requested and conduct daily meal rounds, including completing AYR test trays.

Requirements

High School or equivalent is preferred.
Related experience or education demonstrating knowledge of normal and modified diets and the Carbohydrate Counting and Protein Exchange Systems.
Previous networked computer experience preferred.
Basic typing skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and complete assignments in a timely manner.
Must be able to read, write and speak English.
1 to 3 years of work experience is required.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.
Nutrition education background or previous hospital food service, diet office, or clerical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Visit all newly admitted patients on advanced diets.
Visit all patients who have advanced from NPO/Clear Liquid/Full Liquid diets.
Visit with nursing staff on units to identify patients who need help ordering meals.
Document and resolve any patient/nursing complaints regarding meal service.
Communicate with Clinical Dietitians any patient related issues that they need to know about.
Provide coverage for call center operators or host/hostesses as requested by supervisor or managers.
Conduct daily meal rounds.
Complete AYR test trays.