Clinical Nutrition Assistant

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Tuition benefits

Flexible scheduling options

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority is seeking a Clinical Nutrition Assistant to support patients in meal planning and compliance with their dietary needs. This role involves taking meal requests, assisting with electronic nutrition orders, and delivering exceptional customer service.

You will benefit from an excellent package including health and dental insurance, paid time off, and education support. Join the top hospital in Wisconsin and contribute to patient care with your skills and compassion.

Qualifications

• 1 year of administrative, customer service, nutrition or food experience.
• 1 year of nutrition-related experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in planning meals in compliance with diet orders.
• Provide customer service by taking patients' meal requests.
• Process electronic nutrition orders using food service software.

Skills

Customer service

Meal planning

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree in Nutrition or related field

Job description

Work Schedule

100% FTE, Days. Hours are 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday through Friday. Includes a weekend rotation once a month. You will work at the University Hospital in Madison, WI.

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Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

Clinical Nutrition Assistant

We are seeking a Clinical Nutrition Assistant to:

• Assist patients in planning a healthy meal in compliance with their diet order and food allergies.
• Provide a high level of customer service by taking patient's meal requests in person and over the phone.
• Process electronic nutrition orders by transferring information from the patient's medical record into our food service software.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma Required
• Associate's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field Preferred

Work Experience

• 1 year of administrative, customer service, nutrition or food experience Required
• 1 year of nutrition-related experience (patient interviews, meal planning, diet clerk, call center) in a hospital setting Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.