Diet Clerk

Prime Healthcare•Mesquite, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Diet Clerk is responsible for reviewing and updating physician diet orders in the hospital’s EHR to ensure each patient receives meals matching their prescribed diet. This role also involves assisting patients with menu selections, printing and distributing menus, and making substitutions as necessary. The Diet Clerk acts as a key communicator between nursing units, dietitians, and kitchen staff regarding diet changes, allergies, and preferences. Additionally, they maintain accurate records by entering meal orders, admissions, and discharges into the dietary computer system, while ensuring diet accuracy, adherence to food safety standards, and supporting quality checks within the nutrition department.

Requirements

AA degree in Food Science/Nutrition preferred.
One (1) year of healthcare experience working with modified diets preferred.
County Specific Food Handlers certification required upon hire and maintained current.

Nice To Haves

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

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.