Administrative Diet Clerk

Administrative Diet ClerkJoin a dedicated healthcare team in the heart of the Midwest region, where your role as an Administrative Diet Clerk is vital to patient care. You will ensure patients receive timely dietary screenings, provide accurate diet information, and assist with meal selections based on prescribed diet orders. Your attention to detail will help maintain the accuracy of patient meal trays and support nutritional adequacy.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesCommunicate any issues related to patient diets, meal appropriateness, and patient preferences that may impact nutritional intake.Perform administrative tasks including maintaining patient menus, nutritional analyses, dietary allergies, and diet orders for accuracy.Collaborate with patients and nursing staff to clarify diet instructions and modifications.Ensure food temperatures are checked prior to meal service and verify meal tray accuracy.Distribute patient trays and prepare/deliver snacks as needed.Report any patient or diet concerns to dietitians promptly.EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.ExperienceAt least six months of experience in healthcare food services is preferred.Certification/LicenseNot applicable.Mental and Physical RequirementsThis role requires considerable mental focus for repetitive tasks over extended periods. Expect long periods of standing and walking, the ability to read and write, and to learn procedures related to patient feeding and diet modifications. Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds during shifts is necessary.Working ConditionsWork environment includes shared office and desk space with other food service personnel. Conditions may be warm and crowded. Exposure to infectious diseases, bodily fluids, heat, noise, wet floors, hot steam, chemicals, glass breakage, and sharp knives is possible. Noise levels may vary in patient rooms and nursing stations.