Diet office Clerk - Full Time - Variable Shifts - Mohawk Valley Health System : Job Details

Job SummaryUnder the direct supervision of the Clinical Dietitian, the Diet Office Clerk is to take patient calls who are ordering meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snacks. This position will also perform clerical duties relating to clinical nutrition for our patients and residents as well as focusing on menu correction. Core Job ResponsibilitiesPrepare dietary information for use by kitchen personnel in preparation of foods for hospital patientsExamine diet orders and menus received from hospital units and tallies portions and foods of general soft dietsTally quantities of specific foods, such as vegetables and meats, to be prepared in the kitchen; marks tallies on master menu to inform kitchen personnel of food requirementsAnswer telephone and intercom calls and relay information to kitchen concerning meal changes, complaints, or patient dischargeCommunicate patient needs to appropriate staff while maintaining patient confidentialityPerform other duties as requiredEducation/Experience RequirementsRequired:High school diploma or equivalent or relevant experiencePreferred:0-1 year of experience in a healthcare, food service settingLicensure/Certification RequirementsDisclaimerQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.Job DetailsReq Id 94737Department NUTRITIONAL SERVICESShift VariableShift Hours Worked 7.50FTE 0.94Work Schedule UFCSMEmployee Status A1 - Full-TimeUnion 2006 - UFCWPay Range $ 17.93 - $ 22.41 Per Hour