Diet Assistant II

Sutter Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Sutter Health's CPMC Van Ness campus is seeking a Per Diem/Casual Dietary Clerk to prepare dietary information for kitchen staff and to collect orders that meet patients' nutritional needs. You will support clerical tasks, track production tallies, and maintain inventory while upholding privacy and safety standards.

Responsibilities emphasize accurate patient-centered communication, collaboration with care teams, and adherence to all policies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of nutritional diet principles.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Strong time management and organization.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and EHR.
• Ability to follow procedures and meet deadlines.
• Protect patient PHI privacy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dietary information for kitchen staff and patient meals.
• Collect orders and information to understand patient needs.
• Provide clerical support: processing orders, tracking production tallies, inventory.
• Communicate with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure accurate meals.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

PHI privacy

Problem solving

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

EHR

Job description

Schedule

Per Diem/Casual

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

CPMC-California Pacific Med Center Van Ness

Position Overview

Prepares dietary information for use by kitchen personnel in preparation of foods for hospital patients. Collects orders and information to understand patients' needs and monitor the quality and accuracy of food served to patients. Supports the functionality of the department by providing clerical support including processing patient orders, tracking food service production tallies, and maintaining inventory. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.

Education

Job Description:

• HS Diploma: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

Typical Experience

• 1 year of recent relevant experience

Skills And Knowledge

• Knowledge of various nutritional diet principles, views, and equipment used in the treatment of patients with varying conditions.
• Possess written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
• Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook), and electronic health records (EHR).
• Interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
• Identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
• Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
• Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Job Shift

Day/Evening

Schedule

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours

8

Days Of The Week

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements

Every Weekend

Benefits

No

Unions

No

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

0

Employee Status

Per Diem/Casual

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $34.28 to $47.99 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.