DIET CLERK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Compass Group • TN

79d • $15 - $16

About The Position

We are hiring immediately for a full time and part time DIET CLERK position at Roane Medical Center. The position involves patient menu management, data collection, and diet office functions under the direction of the Patient Services Manager and/or Clinical Nutrition Manager. The role is crucial in assisting patients with their menu selections in compliance with prescribed diets and ensuring that their dietary needs are met.

Requirements

• Prior healthcare or food service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Distributes and collects menus.
• Assists patients in completing menu selections in compliance with prescribed diet, as assigned by dietitian.
• Offers alternatives to menu as allowed on prescribed diet in accordance with food allergies or sensitivities, cultural, ethnic and religious preferences when patient inquires or needs additional selections.
• Plans regular and modified menus based on current diet manual.
• Prepares and distributes supplements, tube feedings, and enteral formula in an accurate and timely manner.
• May be responsible for the preparation, distribution, inventory and management of human/donor milk and/or infant formula.
• Adheres to facility confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, and patient's rights policies.
• Complies with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state and TJC.
• Completes all required documentation, reports and logs.
• Follows facility and department infection-control policies and procedures.
• Participates in facility-wide and department Performance Improvement Program and on Performance Improvement teams to improve processes and patient care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Two weeks paid time off to start.
• 401(k).
• Health, vision, and dental insurance for full-time associates.
• Retirement Plan.
• Associate Shopping Program.
• Health and Wellness Programs.
• Discount Marketplace.
• Identity Theft Protection.
• Pet Insurance.
• Voluntary benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for full-time positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees