Diet Clerk - PT - Green

Scripps Health • San Diego, CA

447d • $48,797 - $60,840

About The Position

The Diet Clerk position at Scripps Health is a part-time role focused on providing administrative and clerical support for Food and Nutrition Services. The role involves processing diet orders, assisting patients with menu selections, and ensuring compliance with physician diet orders. The Diet Clerk serves as a liaison between nursing and food services, addressing patient complaints and inquiries related to meals and diets.

Requirements

• Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
• SD County Food Handler Card; or Food Safety Certificate, or able to pass Food Handlers test given by certified manager or designee within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Food Service experience
• Food Service experience in a healthcare setting
• College courses in nutrition
• Experience in customer service

Responsibilities

• Process diet orders and assist patients with menu selections.
• Distinguish between food and medication allergies.
• Maintain current diet orders and menus to ensure compliance with physician diet orders.
• Check tray line for patient tray accuracy.
• Function effectively in a call center environment.
• Serve as a liaison between Nursing and Food and Nutrition Services departments, handling patient complaints and food issues.

Benefits

• Part-time position with benefits
• Opportunity to work in a respected healthcare organization
• Recognition as a top workplace in healthcare and diversity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees