Diet Assistant (Flex)

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Danville (PA); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

LiveWell Homecare Agency is seeking a Diet Assistant to transcribe patient diet orders using department software, ensuring accurate nourishment delivery and collaboration with clinical nutrition staff.

You will enter nourishment details, verify substitution lists, calculate fluid restrictions, process tray tickets, and support training while contributing to patient safety and satisfaction.

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Familiarity with healthcare software, attention to detail, and ability to work in a team environment are essential.

Responsabilidades

• Enters nourishment details, allergies, dislikes, and dietary restrictions into patient records.
• Verifies the accuracy of substitution lists and makes decisions on adjustments.
• Calculates fluid restrictions and custom meal patterns per dietary plans.
• Processes and checks tray tickets to ensure correct delivery according to prescriptions.
• Receives and updates patient diet information via EPIC, fax, phone, and diet lists.
• Generates reports, labels, and tray tickets; manages meal tracking and payment processing.
• Participates in emergency procedures and assists staff during resource limitations.
• Contributes to training and onboarding activities.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Healthcare software familiarity

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Herramientas

Healthcare software

Descripción del empleo

Role:

The Diet Assistant transcribes patient diet orders using department software to ensure accurate nourishment delivery and collaborates with clinical nutrition staff to meet patients' specialized dietary needs.

Responsibilities:

• Enters nourishment details, allergies, dislikes, and dietary restrictions into patient records.
• Verifies the accuracy of substitution lists and makes decisions on adjustments.
• Calculates fluid restrictions and custom meal patterns per dietary plans.
• Processes and checks tray tickets to ensure correct delivery according to prescriptions.
• Receives and updates patient diet information via EPIC, fax, phone, and diet lists.
• Generates reports, labels, and tray tickets; manages meal tracking and payment processing.
• Participates in emergency procedures and assists staff during resource limitations.
• Contributes to training and onboarding activities.

Qualifications & Skills:

High School Diploma or GED required. Familiarity with healthcare software, attention to detail, and ability to work in a team environment are essential.

Work Environment & Requirements:

Office setting with occasional travel for training. Rotating weekends and holidays required. The role involves adhering to organizational policies and ensuring patient safety and satisfaction.