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Diet Clerk

Prime HealthcareGadsden, AL
Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Diet Clerk, sometimes referred to as Nutrition Clerk or Dietary Clerk. Under the direction of the dietitian, the Diet Clerk performs clinical support tasks related to reviewing and approving therapeutic menu selections. The Diet Clerk will also ensure patient trays are accurate and served at appropriate temperatures.

Requirements

  • County Specific Food Handlers certification required upon hire and maintained current

Nice To Haves

  • AA Degree in Food Science/Nutrition
  • One (1) year of healthcare experience working with modified diets

Responsibilities

  • Review and update physician diet orders in the hospital’s EHR to ensure each patient receives meals matching their prescribed diet
  • Assist patients with menu selections, print and distribute menus, and make substitutions when necessary
  • Communicate diet change, allergy, and preference between nursing units, dietitians, and kitchen staff
  • Enter and maintain meal orders, admissions, and discharges in the dietary computer system to keep records accurate
  • Ensure diet accuracy, follow food safety standards, appropriate temperatures of patient trays and support quality checks within the nutrition department

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
  • Bereavement leave
  • FMLA and other leave options
  • Employer 401K options
  • Tuition reimbursement options
  • Life, disability, and other insurance options
  • Many other amazing benefits

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Based on current job postings on Teal, the average Diet Clerk salary in the US is approximately $45,000 per year, with a typical range of $31,000 to $68,000.
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