Dietary Clerk - Part Time - Varied Shifts

Valley Health System • Front Royal, VA

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About The Position

The Dietary Clerk receives and processes patient diet orders while complying with established safety, sanitation, and infection-control policies and procedures. The role supports Nutrition Services through diet-order communications, patient menu preparation, phone handling, record keeping, and coordination with clinical and nursing staff. The position may also fill in as a Hospitality Associate as needed.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Ability to perform mathematical computations and record keeping.
• On-the-job training.
• Legible handwriting skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Good communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow computer and printer procedures for diet-order communications to ensure diets are ordered correctly.
• Receive incoming telephone calls, identify the department, and complete message sheets as appropriate.
• Write telephone slips and supply requisitions according to established procedures.
• Accurately communicate pertinent information about patients’ diet needs, questions, and other information learned on calls to the Clinical Dietitian.
• Keep the CBORD card file updated with patients’ current diet orders.
• Organize patient-marked menus in the correct order for specified patient care areas before meal service, three times daily.
• Keep the work area neat, clean, and organized.
• Check modified-diet menus under the supervision of a Clinical Dietitian or Supervisor as needed.
• Charge patient tube feedings via computer according to established procedures.
• Assist with training staff for the Dietary Clerk position as assigned and needed.
• Follow safety rules consistently and know and be able to state the correct fire-safety procedure.
• Maintain good personal hygiene and dress appropriately each day.
• Communicate effectively with nursing personnel and other Nutrition Services staff as appropriate.
• Complete required in-services on schedule.
• Fill in as a Hospitality Associate as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Zero-deductible health plan for full-time employees.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off for full-time employees.
• Tuition assistance.
• Retirement savings match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Healthy U incentive-based wellness program.
• Health savings account and flexible spending account for childcare.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Professional development.
• Discounts to on-campus dining.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed