DIET CLERK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Compass Group USA Inc•Austin, TX

57d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Summary: Under the direction of the Patient Services Manager and/or Clinical Nutrition Manager, responsible for patient menu management, data collection, and diet office functions, as needed. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Requirements

Prior experience in cashiering and customer service is required.

Responsibilities

Distributes and collect 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.