Diet Clerk/Ambassador - Mount Carmel East - Full-Time

Trinity Health; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Employee Referral Rewards

Job summary

Mount Carmel Health System in Columbus, OH is seeking a Diet Clerk to perform clerical and administrative duties in support of patients, clinical dietitians, and patient meal services. The role emphasizes teamwork, confidentiality, and accurate alignment of diet orders with tray tickets.

The position requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) with English proficiency; healthcare exposure or basic dietetics knowledge is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High school Graduate or equivalent highly preferred. Additional college training in Dietetics or related field preferred. Must know how to read, write and speak English.
• Experience: Previous health care experience or demonstrated knowledge of dietetics and medical terminology preferred
• Knowledgeable in Basic Computer Skills

Responsibilities

• Visits all patients as assigned assisting the patient or family member with menu selections.
• Responds to patient needs, requests in a timely manner
• Maintains patient confidentiality
• Communicates pertinent clinical information to the Clinical Dietitian and appropriate members of the patient care team.
• Establishes and maintains strong positive communication with patients and families.
• Checks patient tray tickets against electronic medical record to ensure that tray ticket is accurate and consistent with diet order and patient preferences.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift Description:

Position Purpose

• In accordance with the Mission and Guiding Behaviors; the Diet Clerks performs clerical and administrative duties in support of patients, clinical dietitian and patient meal services. The Diet Clerk functions in the spirit of teamwork , is accountable for communications with the standards, policies, procedures and guidelines of the organization.

What Y ou W ill D o:

• Visits all patients as assigned assisting the patient or family member with menu selections.

• R esponds to patient needs, requests in a timely manner

• Maintains patient confidentiality

• Communicates pertinent clinical information to the Clinical Dietitian and appropriate members of the patient care team.

• Establishes and maintains strong positive communication with patients and families.

• Checks patient tray tickets against electronic medical record to ensure that tray ticket is accurate and consistent with diet order and patient preferences.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High school Graduate or equivalent highly preferred. Additional college training in Dietetics or related field preferred. Must know how to read, write and speak English.

• Experience: Previous health care experience or demonstrated knowledge of dietetics and medical terminology preferred

• Knowledgeable in Basic Computer Skills

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Mount Carmel Health System recognized by Forbes in 2025 as one of America’s Best State Employers .

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.

• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.

• Generous paid time off programs.

• Employee recognition programs.

• Tuition/professional development reimbursement starting on day one.

• RN to BSN tuition 100% paid at Mount Carmel’s College of Nursing.

• Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).

• Employee Referral Rewards program.

• Mount Carmel offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible colleague, you’ll be able to see how much you’ve made every day and transfer your money any time before payday.You deserve to get paid every day!

• Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.

Ministry/Facility Information:

Mount Carmel, a member of Trinity Health, has been a transforming healing presence in Central Ohio for over 135 years. Mount Carmel serves over 1.3 million patients each year at our f ive hospitals, free-standing emergency centers, outpatient facilities, surgery centers, urgent care centers, primary care and specialty care physician offices, community outreach sites and homes across the region. Mount Carmel College of Nursing offers one of Ohio's largest undergraduate , graduate, and doctor of nursing programs. If you’re seeking a rewarding career where your purpose, passion, and desire to make a difference come alive, we invite you to consider joining our team. Here, care is provided by all of us For All of You !

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.