Nutrition Assistant Per Diem, Varied Days
About The Position
Performs a variety of food and customer services tasks involved in receiving and processing patient meal orders. The Call Center answers phones and takes meal requests, assisting patients with their menu selections. Ensures selections are appropriate for the diet prescription and enters them into the appropriate computerized system. Works under minimum supervision, able to work in a fast-paced environment following departmental guidelines and procedures. Maintains and processes various reports and inspections. Communicates patients' needs to the appropriate team member while maintaining patients confidentiality. Works closely with team members to meet the needs of the Food and Nutrition Department. This position requires flexibility of hours.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Minimum 1 year experience in a hospital setting or equivalent.
- Computer skills, Word, Excel, Windows or equivalent.
- Type 30 wpm.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to identify and process correct diets and portions for all age groups from pediatrics through elderly adults.
- Demonstrates age-appropriate communication skills for the patient population served.
- Ability to multitask, read, follow instructions, and use basic math skills.
- Must have the ability to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers.
- Must be flexible and adapt easily to changes in schedule, work assignments and environment.
- Must complete the required training program within the defined probationary period.
Nice To Haves
- Nutrition education preferred.
- Clerical experience preferred.
- Prior food service experience with patient meal services preferred.
Responsibilities
- Receiving and processing patient meal orders.
- Answering phones and taking meal requests.
- Assisting patients with menu selections.
- Ensuring menu selections are appropriate for the diet prescription.
- Entering menu selections into the appropriate computerized system.
- Maintaining and processing various reports and inspections.
- Communicating patients' needs to the appropriate team member while maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Working closely with team members to meet the needs of the Food and Nutrition Department.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits program available for qualifying positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
