Diet Clerk PRN- Nutrition Services (Sibley)

You were meant for Hopkins . Sibley Memorial Hospital is a private, not-for-profit, community health care provider, governed by a community-based board of trustees. We can offer the most advanced, innovative technology with the collaboration and teamwork typically found in a community hospital. Our exceptional employee development programs offer unlimited career growth potential.

What Awaits You?

• Career growth and development
• Diverse and collaborative working environment
• Paid Time Off
• Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

The Diet Clerk assists the department by primarily performing stocking duties, along with additional support tasks as needed. This role also includes clerical responsibilities related to preparing patient meal service, such as accurate menu processing and assisting patients with menu selection using the CBORD system.

Location:

Washington, DC 20016

Shift:

PRN (8 hours weekly)

Rotating

Weekends Included

Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent combination of training experience.
• One-year clerical experience or an equivalent combination of post high school education and experience.
• Food service experience preferred.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Photocopy and manage diet office documents.
• Provides support with daily meal tray deliveries to ensure timely and accurate service.
• Restocking and heavy lifting
• Train new hires effectively.

• Understand diet reports, print times, and their purpose.
• Collaborate with Dietitians, Team Leaders, and Nurses.
• After training, accurately modify diet orders, including:
  • Texture diets (Puree, Minced & Moist, Soft & Bite Sized)
  • Medical diets (Sodium Restricted, Carb Controlled, Clear/Full Liquid, Low Fiber, Heart Healthy, Vegetarian, Renal, Bariatric)
  • Add-ons/restrictions (thickened liquids, supplements, fluid restriction, NPO)
• Clarify diet orders with Nursing/Dietitians as needed.
• Obtain accurate meal census counts manually and electronically.
• Transcribe menu orders accurately into the software system.
• Provide support to nursing and departments regarding food-related issues.
• Enter and update tube feeding orders; convert measurements and gather supplies.
• Use and navigate the CBORD system.
• Follow all hospital and departmental policies and procedures.

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Important Notices:

***Authorization to Work in the United States: Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Salary Range: Minimum 23.00/hour - Maximum 23.00/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.