DIET CLERK (FULL TIME)

Compass Healthcare; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Legal Services

Choice Auto and Home Program

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Metairie is seeking a Diet Clerk to manage patient menus, assist with dietary selections, and prepare necessary supplements and enteral formulas. The role requires adherence to strict dietary guidelines and standards. Ideal candidates should be familiar with food allergies and dietary preferences. Enjoy benefits including retirement plans, health insurance, and wellness programs. Join a dedicated team committed to quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Familiarity with dietary requirements or preferences is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Distribute and collect patient menus.
• Assist patients with menu selections according to prescribed diets.
• Prepare and manage enteral formulas and supplements.
• Plans regular and modified menus based on current diet manual.
• Prepares and distributes supplements, tube feedings, and enteral formula in an accurate and timely manner.
• May be responsible for the preparation, distribution, inventory and management of human/donor milk and/or infant formula.
• Adheres to facility confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, and patient rights policies.
• Complies with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state and TJC.
• Completes all required documentation, reports and logs.
• Follows facility and department infection‑control policies and procedures.
• Participates in facility‑wide and department Performance Improvement Program and on Performance Improvement teams to improve processes and patient care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient menu management

Data collection

Food allergy management

Compliance with dietary restrictions

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Patient Services Manager and/or Clinical Nutrition Manager, the Diet Clerk is responsible for patient menu management, data collection, and diet office functions as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Distributes and collects menus.
• Assists patients in completing menu selections in compliance with prescribed diet as assigned by dietitian.
• Offers alternatives to menu as allowed on prescribed diet in accordance with food allergies or sensitivities, cultural, ethnic and religious preferences when the patient inquires or needs additional selections.
• Plans regular and modified menus based on current diet manual.
• Prepares and distributes supplements, tube feedings, and enteral formula in an accurate and timely manner.
• May be responsible for the preparation, distribution, inventory and management of human/donor milk and/or infant formula.
• Adheres to facility confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, and patient rights policies.
• Complies with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state and TJC.
• Completes all required documentation, reports and logs.
• Follows facility and department infection‑control policies and procedures.
• Participates in facility‑wide and department Performance Improvement Program and on Performance Improvement teams to improve processes and patient care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits For Our Team Members

• Full‑time and part‑time positions are offered the following benefits: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and other voluntary benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program.
• Full‑time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Application Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug‑free workplace.