Clinical Dietetic Assistant — Patient Nutrition Support

Atlantic Health System; New Jersey; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System in New Jersey is seeking a Dietary Services Assistant to support nutritional care for patients. You will coordinate meal plans with clinicians, take orders by phone and bedside, and ensure culturally appropriate meal selections while aligning with diet orders.

The role emphasizes accurate record-keeping, processing diet changes, and collaborating with nutritionists. Prior call center experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 0-3 years of prior experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient's meal plans with healthcare professionals and nutritionists.
• Takes patient meal orders via phone and at the bedside.
• Assists with meal selections while taking into consideration cultural and/or religious preferences.
• Monitors patient meal tickets- this includes reviewing and modifying as needed to comply with prescribed diet order.
• Processes new diets, changes, tube feedings and NPO orders efficiently while keeping accurate records.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Atlantic Health System in New Jersey is seeking a Dietary Services Assistant to support nutritional care for patients. You will coordinate meal plans with clinicians, take orders by phone and bedside, and ensure culturally appropriate meal selections while aligning with diet orders.

The role emphasizes accurate record-keeping, processing diet changes, and collaborating with nutritionists. Prior call center experience is preferred but not required.