DIET CLERK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)
About The Position
Unidine is hiring full-time and part-time Diet Clerks at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio. Under the direction of the Patient Services Manager and/or Clinical Nutrition Manager, the Diet Clerk is responsible for patient menu management, data collection, and diet office functions as needed. The role offers a pay range of $17.00 to $19.00 per hour. Schedules may vary and consist of eight-hour shifts, with rotating weekends included; further details are provided during the interview. The position supports patients with menu selections that comply with prescribed diets, and helps provide appropriate alternatives based on allergies or sensitivities and cultural, ethnic, or religious preferences. It also includes menu planning, preparation and distribution of nutritional supplements and enteral products, documentation, and compliance with facility policies and applicable regulatory standards. Unidine describes the work environment as fun and team-oriented, with a talented and supportive team focused on making a difference in the lives of those served. Unidine is a member of Compass Group and is an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements
- Previous customer service experience required.
- Previous patient services experience required.
- Previous healthcare experience required.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Responsibilities
- Distribute and collect menus.
- Assist patients with menu selections in compliance with prescribed diets, as assigned by a dietitian.
- Offer menu alternatives permitted by the prescribed diet, considering food allergies or sensitivities and cultural, ethnic, or religious preferences when patients inquire or need additional selections.
- Plan regular and modified menus based on the current diet manual.
- Prepare and distribute supplements, tube feedings, and enteral formula accurately and promptly.
- May prepare, distribute, inventory, and manage human or donor milk and/or infant formula.
- Follow facility confidentiality, HIPAA, and patient-rights policies.
- Comply with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state, and The Joint Commission standards.
- Complete required documentation, reports, and logs.
- Follow facility and department infection-control policies and procedures.
- Participate in facility-wide and department Performance Improvement Programs and teams to improve processes and patient care.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 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
- Full-time positions also offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Associates may be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
