Dietary Assistant: Patient Nutrition & Menu Specialist

IHA; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Health System in Dubuque is seeking a Dietary Assistant to prepare and process patient menus and nourishments in accordance with diet orders. You will use dietary software to ensure patient safety, verify meal tickets, and assist with tray delivery while maintaining HIPAA and food-safety standards.

The role requires strong customer service and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a healthcare environment, including chart reviews, meal ticket generation, and communication with staff

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews Electronic Medical Record to identify level of nutrition risk.
• Uses dietary software to ensure patient safety and meals are served in compliance with current diet order.
• Input, implement and deliver nourishments and tube feeding orders.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Job description

MercyOne Health System in Dubuque is seeking a Dietary Assistant to prepare and process patient menus and nourishments in accordance with diet orders. You will use dietary software to ensure patient safety, verify meal tickets, and assist with tray delivery while maintaining HIPAA and food-safety standards.

The role requires strong customer service and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a healthcare environment, including chart reviews, meal ticket generation, and communication with staff