DIET TECHNICIAN

Compass Group USA; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company and part of Compass Group USA, is hiring a Diet Technician for the Nutrition Team at University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, VA. The role involves diet data collection, menu planning support, and patient menu assistance.

Qualifications include an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or related science, with hospital experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or related Science, required.
• One year hospital experience, preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, EMR/diet office systems, and nutrient analysis programming.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dietitian with patient data collection and modified menu planning.
• Assist patients in completing menu selections.
• Follow the Diet Manual and Clinical Nutrition Policies & Procedures.
• Comply with regulatory standards including HIPAA and patient rights policies.
• Train and mentor patient services staff and interns as applicable.
• Participate in patient satisfaction programs and Quality Assurance activities.

Skills

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Diet software

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or related Science

Tools

Nutrient analysis programming

Job description

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• Location: University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, VA.
  • Note: online applications acceptedonly.
• Salary Range: $20.00 hr. - $25.00 hr., based on experience

Morrison Healthcare,a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services company, serving more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across the country. With more than 31,000 associates nationwide, Morrison uses the Power of Food to create personalized dining experiences for patients and in their cafés to advance the healing and healthful missions of its clients. Morrison has been serving some of the nation’s largest health systems for more than 70 years, and it leverages culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise to provide consistency and transform the healthcare experience. Since 2012, Morrison has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work and Training Magazine has named it a Top 125/APEX Award Training Organization. Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, and serves more than 600M meals annually.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Diet Technician to join our Nutrition Team in Charlottesville, VA. at University of Virginia Medical Center

Key Responsibilities

• Assists the Dietitian with patient data collection and modified menu planning
• Assists patients in completing menu selections
• Follows all guidelines as outlined within the Company Diet Manual and the Clinical Nutrition Policies & Procedures Manual
• Complies with all regulatory standards to include federal, state, and accrediting agencies, while adhering to facility confidentiality, HIPPA regulations, and patient rights policies
• Trains and mentor’s patient services staff and interns as applicable
• Participates in patient satisfaction programs, departmental meetings, and facility wide Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement programs

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or related Science, required
• One (1) year of hospital experience, preferred
• Possess the necessary skills to effectively utilize Microsoft office applications, electronic medical record & diet office systems, and nutrient analysis programming

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA

Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

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

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. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.