Dietetic Assistant

St. Catherine of Siena • West Islip, NY

75d • $21 - $27

About The Position

Good Samaritan University Hospital is a 537-bed (including 100 nursing home beds) teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health. With almost 900 physicians on staff, and a level I Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the south shore of Long Island. Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices and empowered leadership, and fosters a team that is focused on evidence based practice, continual learning and exceptional quality of care. The Dietetic Assistant is responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of the computer card file for each patient, which can include diet order, tube feeding order, allergies, supplements, nourishments and food preferences.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• AAS Degree meeting the educational standards established by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) preferred.
• Basic computer skills required, knowledge of CBORD (diet order management system) strongly preferred.
• Bilingual preferred
• Foodservice Ambassador/Dietary Aide experience preferred
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutrition supplements
• Experience working in a call center strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Obtaining & entering of daily menu selections into the computer system via the Call Center
• Printing of daily reports as assigned
• Preparation of meal tickets for the tray line.

Benefits

• Generous benefits packages
• Generous tuition assistance
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Culture that supports professional and educational growth

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED