Diet Clerk/Ambassador - Mount Carmel East - Full-Time
About The Position
The Diet Clerk/Ambassador performs clerical and administrative duties in support of patients, clinical dietitians, and patient meal services. This role functions within the spirit of teamwork and is accountable for adhering to the standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines of the organization. The position involves visiting assigned patients to assist with menu selections, responding to patient needs in a timely manner, maintaining patient confidentiality, and communicating pertinent clinical information to the Clinical Dietitian and the patient care team. A key responsibility is ensuring the accuracy of tray tickets by checking them against the electronic medical record, verifying diet orders and patient preferences.
Requirements
- Must know how to read, write and speak English.
- Knowledgeable in Basic Computer Skills.
Nice To Haves
- High school Graduate or equivalent highly preferred.
- Additional college training in Dietetics or related field preferred.
- Previous health care experience or demonstrated knowledge of dietetics and medical terminology preferred.
Responsibilities
- Visits all patients as assigned assisting the patient or family member with menu selections.
- Responds to patient needs, requests in a timely manner.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
- Communicates pertinent clinical information to the Clinical Dietitian and appropriate members of the patient care team.
- Establishes and maintains strong positive communication with patients and families.
- Checks patient tray tickets against electronic medical record to ensure that tray ticket is accurate and consistent with diet order and patient preferences.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.
- Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.
- Generous paid time off programs.
- Employee recognition programs.
- Tuition/professional development reimbursement starting on day one.
- RN to BSN tuition 100% paid at Mount Carmel’s College of Nursing.
- Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).
- Employee Referral Rewards program.
- DailyPay - ability to see how much you've made every day and transfer your money any time before payday.
- Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
