Dietetic Assistant, Valley Dining, Per Diem, Day
About The Position
POSITION SUMMARY: Takes telephone menu selections from patients and caregivers and provides assistance to healthcare professional colleagues. Must be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals. Must employ active listening and remain solutions oriented. Ability to navigate multiple diet office systems, electronic medical record and multi- line call center software. Must be able to work quickly while making accurate decisions. The Dietetic Assistant is responsible for all clerical functions for patient meal service through accurate menu processing and assisting patients with menu selections. Maintains the room service program and electronic medical record so that patient files are updated with appropriate dietary information according to physician order. Must be able to calculate meal plans and tube feedings. Demonstrates skills necessary to coordinate menu selections for pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients.
Requirements
- High School Graduate or equivalent required
- Ability to pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure
Nice To Haves
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition preferred.
- One year experience in a hospital or healthcare food service setting preferred.
Responsibilities
- Takes telephone menu selections from patients and caregivers
- Provides assistance to healthcare professional colleagues
- Menu processing
- Assisting patients with menu selections
- Maintains the room service program
- Updates patient files with appropriate dietary information according to physician order
- Calculates meal plans and tube feedings
- Coordinate menu selections for pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients
Benefits
- Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
- Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
- Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
- 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
- Retirement Plan
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
- Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
