Diet Clerk (Full Time And Part Time)
About The Position
Unidine is hiring immediately for a full time and part time DIET CLERK position. This role is responsible for patient menu management, data collection, and diet office functions under the direction of the Patient Services Manager and/or Clinical Nutrition Manager. The position involves assisting patients with menu selections, offering alternatives based on dietary restrictions and preferences, and preparing/distributing supplements and formulas. Adherence to facility policies, confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, and TJC standards is crucial. The role also includes participation in performance improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Willing to train!
Responsibilities
- Distributes and collects menus.
- Assists patients in completing menu selections in compliance with prescribed diet, as assigned by dietitian.
- Offers alternatives to menu as allowed on prescribed diet in accordance with food allergies or sensitivities, cultural, ethnic and religious preferences when patient inquires or needs additional selections.
- Plans regular and modified menus based on current diet manual.
- Prepares and distributes supplements, tube feedings, and enteral formula in an accurate and timely manner.
- May be responsible for the preparation, distribution, inventory and management of human/donor milk and/or infant formula.
- Adheres to facility confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, and patient's rights policies.
- Complies with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state and TJC.
- Completes all required documentation, reports and logs.
- Follows facility and department infection-control policies and procedures.
- Participates in facility-wide and department Performance Improvement Program and on Performance Improvement teams to improve processes and patient care.
- Performs 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
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/AD
- Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- paid and/or unpaid time off benefits 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
