DIET CLERK (FULL TIME)

TouchPoint Support Services; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

TouchPoint Support Services is hiring a full-time Diet Clerk for Ascension Providence Hospital in Waco, TX. Typical schedule is 12:00 pm to 8:30 pm with rotating weekends and holidays.

The role focuses on patient menu management, data collection, and diet office support under supervision of the Nutrition team. Ideal candidates have clerical/background in diets, strong customer service, and patient care experience.

Qualifications

• Previous clerical experience preferred.
• Experience with alternate diets preferred.
• Customer service and patient care experience preferred.
• Ability to follow prescribed diets and work with dietitian as needed.

Responsibilities

• Distributes and collects menus.
• Assists patients with menu selections per prescribed diets.
• Plans regular and modified menus based on current diet manual.
• Prepares supplements and enteral formulas as required.
• Maintains confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Clerical experience

Alternate diets experience

Customer service

Patient care experience

Job description

Job Overview

We are hiring immediately for a full time DIET CLERK position.

Address: Ascension Providence Hospital - 6901 Medical Parkway, Waco, TX 76712. Note: online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full time schedule. 12:00 pm to 8:30 pm, days may vary; rotating weekends and holidays required. More details upon interview.

Requirement: Previous clerical, alternate diets, customer service, and patient care experience is preferred.

Perks: Willing to train, personal time off earned, full benefits package, and growth opportunites!

Fixed Pay Rate: $15.50 per hour

If serving others is in your blood and you thrive on helping people heal, TouchPoint is the place for you! As part of Compass Healthcare, we care deeply for people, build belonging, and serve with detail, quality, and excellence to set the stage for healing.

We're TouchPoint Support Services, and our mission is to serve up hospitality for patients, families, and visitors at Ascension Health hospitals across the U.S. From meals to facilities to patient support, our work creates moments that matter. This takes a big heart, a commitment to do the right thing, and the belief that together we can achieve more than we ever could alone. We empower and uplift each other, grow in our careers, and have fun while supporting the mission to improve the health of the poor and vulnerable.

We asked some of our associates why they love working for Touchpoint.

Job Summary

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Distributes and collect 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 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's 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

Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates:

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

In addition, 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)

Compliance and Equal Opportunity

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely,

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.

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

Touchpoint maintains a drug-free workplace.