Administrative Diet Clerk

Join a dedicated healthcare team in the heart of the Midwest region, supporting patient nutrition and dietary needs with care and precision. As an Administrative Diet Clerk, you will play a vital role in ensuring patients receive timely diet screenings, accurate meal selections, and proper nutritional support based on prescribed diet orders.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively regarding patient diet concerns, meal appropriateness, and preferences that may impact nutritional intake.
• Maintain and update patient menus, dietary allergies, nutritional analyses, and diet orders with accuracy.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and patients to clarify diet instructions and modifications.
• Verify food temperatures before meal service and ensure meal tray accuracy during distribution.
• Prepare and deliver snacks, and report any diet-related issues to dietitians promptly.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Experience

Minimum of six months experience in healthcare food services is required.

Requirements

• Strong mental focus for repetitive tasks over extended periods.
• Ability to stand and walk for long durations.
• Basic reading and writing skills.
• Capacity to learn and understand patient feeding procedures and diet modifications.
• Ability to lift at least 30 pounds during shifts.

Working Conditions

Work environment includes shared office and food service areas, which may be warm and crowded. Exposure to infectious materials, heat, noise, wet floors, steam, chemicals, and sharp objects is possible. The role involves working in patient care areas and kitchen settings with varying noise levels.