Dietetic Assistant | PRN

Avera • Sioux Falls, SD

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible to coordinate the daily operations of the diet office along with ensuring compliance of dietary restrictions during meal service. This position also assists the department in the clerical aspects of patient meal service through monitoring diet orders and supplements.

Requirements

• The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
• Associate's or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Ensures accuracy of meal trays during tray line meal service.
• Problem solves issues with diet orders, supplements, patient concerns and patient requests.
• Replaces and reassigns staff assignments as needed to maintain efficient operations within the department.
• Demonstrates knowledge of food production, nutrition and therapeutic diets.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the software system as well as the electronic medical record.
• Maintains accurate patient database in the appropriate software system.
• Assists with inventory control of supplements and tube feeding formulas.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree