DIET CLERK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Compass Healthcare; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Pet Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Compass Healthcare is hiring for DIET CLERK positions at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, TX, offering both full-time and part-time schedules. The role includes managing patient menus, assisting with dietary selections, and ensuring adherence to compliance standards. Previous related experience is required. Benefits include health programs, retirement plans, and flexible spending accounts. The position starts at a pay rate of $15.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Previous related experience is required.
• Able to perform essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient menu collection and distribution.
• Assist patients with menu selections per prescribed diet.
• Plan regular and modified menus based on dietary needs.

Job description

Position Details

• Hiring immediately for full time and part time DIET CLERK positions.
• Location: Hendrick Medical Center - 1900 Pine Street, Abilene, TX 79601. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time and part time schedules. Days and hours may vary. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Previous related experience is required.
• Fixed Pay Rate: $15.00 per hour.

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 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 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

• 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).

Qualifications

• Previous related experience is required.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug‑free workplace.