Administrative Diet Clerk

Administrative Diet Clerk

Join a dedicated healthcare team in the Midwest region as an Administrative Diet Clerk, where your role is vital in supporting patient nutrition and meal services. In this position, you will ensure patients receive timely diet screenings, provide tailored menu options based on prescribed diet orders, and verify meal tray accuracy during service times. Your responsibilities include communicating any dietary concerns or preferences that may impact patient nutrition, maintaining accurate records of patient menus, allergies, and diet orders, and collaborating closely with nursing staff and dietitians to address patient needs.

Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, though a combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.

Experience: At least six months of experience in healthcare food services is required to succeed in this role.

Requirements: This role demands considerable mental focus for repetitive tasks, the ability to stand and walk for extended periods, and the capability to lift up to 30 pounds during shifts. Strong reading and writing skills are necessary, along with the ability to understand procedures related to patient feeding and diet modifications.

Working Conditions: You will work in shared office and food service areas that may be warm and crowded. The environment includes exposure to kitchen heat, noise, wet floors, hot steam, chemicals, and sharp objects. Occasional exposure to infectious materials and patient care areas is expected. This position offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to patient care in a supportive and dynamic healthcare setting.