Diet Clerk

Prime Healthcare•Kansas City, MO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Overview We are seeking a Diet Clerk, sometimes referred to as Nutrition Clerk or Dietary Clerk. Under the direction of the dietitian, the Diet Clerk performs clinical support tasks related to reviewing and approving therapeutic menu selections. The Diet Clerk will also ensure patient trays are accurate and served at appropriate temperatures. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed. Shifts Available: Varied Employment Type: Per diem (PD / PRN) Hours: Varied Location: St. Joseph Medical Center – Kansas City, MO Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: Competitive compensation Medical insurance benefit plan 401K Sick leave accrual Responsibilities If you have experience working with modified diets in a healthcare setting you are encouraged to apply! Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to): Review and update physician diet orders in the hospital’s EHR to ensure each patient receives meals matching their prescribed diet Assist patients with menu selections, print and distribute menus, and make substitutions when necessary Communicate diet change, allergy, and preference between nursing units, dietitians, and kitchen staff Enter and maintain meal orders, admissions, and discharges in the dietary computer system to keep records accurate Ensure diet accuracy, follow food safety standards, and support quality checks within the nutrition department Qualifications Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus: AA degree in Food Science/Nutrition preferred One (1) year of healthcare experience working with modified diets preferred County Specific requirement County Specific Food Handlers certification required upon hire and maintained current Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/ #LI-CB1 Employment Status Per Diem Shift Variable Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf Options Apply for this job online Email this job to a friend Refer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed

Requirements

County Specific Food Handlers certification required upon hire and maintained current

Nice To Haves

AA degree in Food Science/Nutrition preferred
One (1) year of healthcare experience working with modified diets preferred

Responsibilities

Review and update physician diet orders in the hospital’s EHR to ensure each patient receives meals matching their prescribed diet
Assist patients with menu selections, print and distribute menus, and make substitutions when necessary
Communicate diet change, allergy, and preference between nursing units, dietitians, and kitchen staff
Enter and maintain meal orders, admissions, and discharges in the dietary computer system to keep records accurate
Ensure diet accuracy, follow food safety standards, and support quality checks within the nutrition department