DIET CLERK (FULL TIME)
About The Position
Morrison Healthcare is hiring a full-time Diet Clerk at Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, Kentucky. 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 supports patient care by helping ensure menu selections comply with prescribed diets and by preparing and distributing nutrition-related items accurately and promptly. The position is scheduled four days per week from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with days that may vary and rotating weekends. The fixed pay rate is $13.25 per hour. Previous customer service experience is required. Online applications are accepted, and applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis until the openings are filled.
Requirements
- Previous customer service experience is required.
- Be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Responsibilities
- Distribute and collect menus.
- Assist patients with completing menu selections in compliance with prescribed diets, as assigned by a dietitian.
- Offer menu alternatives allowed 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 on time.
- As assigned, prepare, distribute, inventory, and manage human/donor milk and/or infant formula.
- Follow facility confidentiality, HIPAA, and patient-rights policies.
- Comply with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state, and TJC 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
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life Insurance/AD
- Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- 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
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
