Nutrition Services Clerk

Trinity Health•Waterloo, IA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Nutrition Services Clerk! As a Nutrition Services Clerk at MercyOne, you will be responsible for enhancing patient and family satisfaction by collecting and recording their food selections. Assists in ensuring that patients receive foods/meals according to their prescribed diet. Works closely with Clinical Nutrition and other IDT to ensure patient's nutrition needs are being met. Adheres to MercyOne's performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of MercyOne.

Requirements

Requires the ability to read, write and understand the English language, and communicate effectively with patients, visitors, staff and physicians while performing their job duties.
Ability to measure weights/volume.
Basic math
Mandatory Reporter Training
Strong customer relations and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Assists in assuring patients receive food according to prescribed diets.
Maintains excellent customer relations, displaying a professional image.
Offers appropriate food suggestions to patients in order to meet their needs/preferences.
Reports concerns to RD's, Nurse managers, and other team members.
Inputs patient's meal preference/menu choices.
Delivers room service trays and late trays within target delivery time.