Diet Clerk

Prime Healthcare; Auburn (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a full-time clinical support position in Auburn, Maine. The role involves supporting therapeutic menu selections and ensuring the accuracy of patient trays under the guidance of a dietitian.

Applicants should have an AA degree in Food Science/Nutrition and one year of healthcare experience with modified diets. County Specific Food Handlers certification is required upon hire. This position requires working days and provides a significant opportunity to contribute to patient care.

Qualifications

• One year of healthcare experience working with modified diets preferred.
• County Specific Food Handlers certification required upon hire and maintained current.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical support functions related to approving therapeutic menu selections.
• Ensure accuracy and appropriate temperatures of patient trays.

Education

AA degree in Food Science/Nutrition

Job description

Overview

Department: Central Maine Long Term Care

Schedule: Full Time, 40hrs, Days

Facility: Bolster Heights

Location: Auburn, ME, 04210

Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoastal Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the dietitian, performs the necessary clinical support functions related to approving therapeutic menu selections and ensuring accuracy as well as appropriate temperatures of patient trays.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• AA degree in Food Science/Nutrition preferred
• One (1) year of healthcare experience working with modified diets preferred
• County Specific requirement: County Specific Food Handlers certification required upon hire and maintained current

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf