Diet Clerk - Nutrition Services & Patient Meals

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement Program through TRS

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness programs

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a Dietary Nutrition Services Clerk to support patient meals and information flow in Nutrition Services. The role involves processing diet orders, updating patient data, and communicating clearly with patients and nursing staff.

The position emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and professional conduct in a security-sensitive hospital setting. High school diploma required; clerical/data-entry experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Clerical, data entry, and customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Process diet orders and update patient information in Nutrition Services systems.
• Explain meals procedures to patients and ensure orders are accurate.
• Deliver trays as directed to ensure timely patient nourishment.
• Manage calls professionally and maintain patient satisfaction surveys.
• Verify diet orders with two patient identifiers and supported data.
• Maintain supplies and assist with special dietary needs across units.

Skills

Clerical experience

Data entry

Customer service / call center

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a Dietary Nutrition Services Clerk to support patient meals and information flow in Nutrition Services. The role involves processing diet orders, updating patient data, and communicating clearly with patients and nursing staff.

The position emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and professional conduct in a security-sensitive hospital setting. High school diploma required; clerical/data-entry experience preferred.