Diet Clerk

Trinity Health • Westerville, OH

2d

About The Position

This position is eligible to all candidates 16+ in age. Why Mount Carmel? With five hospitals, over 60 free-standing outpatient clinics, a college of nursing, a Medicare Advantage plan, and extensive outreach and community wellness programs, Mount Carmel Health System serves more than a million patients in central Ohio each year, and we've been a pillar of this community for more than 130 years. As a proud member of Trinity Health, one of the nation's largest Catholic healthcare delivery systems, our network of caring spans 22 states, 94 hospitals, and 133,000 colleagues nationwide. We know that exceptional patient care starts with taking care of our colleagues, so we invest in great people and all that we ask in return is that you come to work ready to make a difference and do the right thing. About the job: In accordance with the Mission and Guiding Behaviors; the Diet Clerks performs clerical and administrative duties in support of patients, clinical dietitian and patient meal services. The Diet Clerk functions in the spirit of teamwork, is accountable for communications with the standards, policies, procedures and guidelines of the organization.

Requirements

• Education: High school Graduate or equivalent highly preferred.
• Must know how to read, write and speak English.
• Experience: Previous health care experience or demonstrated knowledge of dietetics and medical terminology preferred
• Demonstrates priority setting, organizational skills and the ability to remain calm under stressful situations
• Possesses a high level of professionalism and the ability to establish good rapport with patients, family members, staff and physicians.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts/variable schedules

Nice To Haves

• Additional college training in Dietetics or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Exhibits each of the Mount Carmel Service Excellence Behavior Standards holding self and others accountable and role modeling excellence for all to see. For example: demonstrates friendliness and courtesy, effective communication creates a professional environment and provides first class service.
• Promotes a Culture of Safety by adhering to policy, procedures and plans that are in place to prevent workplace injury, violence or adverse outcome to associates and patients.
• Visits all patients as assigned assisting the patient or family member with menu selections.
• Responds to patient needs, requests in a timely manner
• Demonstrates knowledge of special modified diets using department policies and procedures to assure patient receives the diet ordered.
• Effectively utilizes all appropriate systems: Patient Care System, CBORD Diet Office Management, Palm Pilot for Bedside Menu Entry, ATK and Personal Registrar. Appropriate use of Internet/Intranet
• Checks patient trays for accuracy during meal service.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one
• Generous paid time off programs
• Employee recognition incentive program
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement
• Relocation assistance (geographic restrictions apply)
• Discounted tuition and enrollment opportunities at the Mount Carmel College of Nursing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees