NUTRITION CLERK (Rotating shifts PRN)

Johns Hopkins Medicine • Columbia, MD

35d

About The Position

The Nutrition Clerk serves as the primary liaison between patients and the Food and Nutrition Services Department, managing daily operations in the diet office. Responsibilities include maintaining up-to-date patient records, processing diet orders, and coordinating meal selections that meet dietary needs and preferences. Acting as the first point of contact, the Nutrition Clerk efficiently handles phone orders, provides menu guidance, and facilitates communication with dietitians and nursing staff. This role involves collecting and editing patient menus, preparing inpatient census reports, and initiating downtime procedures during system outages. With a focus on exceptional customer service, the Nutrition Clerk effectively interacts with patients, staff, and family members, contributing to high-quality patient care and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• maintaining up-to-date patient records
• processing diet orders
• coordinating meal selections that meet dietary needs and preferences
• handling phone orders
• providing menu guidance
• facilitating communication with dietitians and nursing staff
• collecting and editing patient menus
• preparing inpatient census reports
• initiating downtime procedures during system outages
• effectively interacts with patients, staff, and family members

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees