DIET CLERK (FULL TIME)

Diet Clerk

We are hiring immediately for a full time Diet Clerk position.

Location: Manning Family Children's - 200 Henry Clay Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118. Note: online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full time schedule. Days and hours may vary; evenings, weekends, and holidays are included. More details upon interview.

Requirement: Previous customer service experience is preferred.

Perks: Willing to train!

Pay Range: $13.00 per hour to $14.00 per hour.

Make a difference in the lives of people, your community, and yourself. At Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, you'll join a culture that values caring for people, fostering belonging, and creating moments that truly matter. Here, your work has purpose: to nourish patients, caregivers, and communities while upholding the highest standards of detail, quality, and excellence in every meal served.

For more than 70 years, Morrison has supported leading health systems nationwide with culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise. With more than 31,000 dedicated team members, including 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, we empower and uplift each other by working together, take responsibility for our commitments, and believe in helping one another achieve more together by realizing our unlimited potential.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Patient Services Manager and/or Clinical Nutrition Manager, responsible for patient menu management, data collection, and diet office functions, as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Distributes and collect menus.
• Assists patients in completing menu selections in compliance with prescribed diet, as assigned by dietitian.
• Offers alternatives to menu as allowed on prescribed diet in accordance with food allergies or sensitivities, cultural, ethnic and religious preferences when patient inquires or needs additional selections.
• Plans regular and modified menus based on current diet manual.
• Prepares and distributes supplements, tube feedings, and enteral formula in an accurate and timely manner.
• May be responsible for the preparation, distribution, inventory and management of human/donor milk and/or infant formula.
• Adheres to facility confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, and patient's rights policies.
• Complies with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state and TJC.
• Completes all required documentation, reports and logs.
• Follows facility and department infection-control policies and procedures.
• Participates in facility-wide and department Performance Improvement Program and on Performance Improvement teams to improve processes and patient care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits for our team members:

• Full-time and part-time positions are offered the following benefits: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and other voluntary benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program.
• Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Application Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.