Dietetic Assistant-Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center-Full Time

Atlantic Health System•Summit, NJ

2d•$19 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietetic Assistant works with nutritionists to support patient well-being by providing dietary support and follow-up care. The role communicates patients’ nutritional information appropriately to other healthcare professionals. It coordinates meal plans, takes meal orders by phone and at the bedside, supports meal selection with cultural and religious preferences in mind, and checks meal tickets against prescribed diet orders. The assistant also processes diet changes, tube-feeding and NPO orders, and maintains accurate records.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
0–3 years of prior experience.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a call center or another healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Coordinate patients’ meal plans with healthcare professionals and nutritionists.
Take patient meal orders by phone and at the bedside.
Assist patients with meal selections while considering cultural and religious preferences.
Review and modify patient meal tickets as needed to comply with prescribed diet orders.
Efficiently process new diets, diet changes, tube feedings, and NPO orders while maintaining accurate records.
Communicate patients’ nutritional information appropriately to other healthcare professionals.
Provide dietary support and follow up with patients.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for team members working 22.5 hours per week or above.
Life and AD&D insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage, with options to supplement.
403(b) retirement plan with employer match and additional non-elective contribution.
PTO and paid sick leave.
Tuition assistance, advancement opportunities, and academic advising.
Parental, adoption, and surrogacy leave.
Backup and on-site childcare.
Well-being rewards.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Fertility benefits and Healthy Pregnancy Program.
Flexible spending and commuter accounts.
Pet, home, auto, identity theft, and legal insurance.