Dietary Clerk - Per Diem

Valleyhealthlink; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Dietary Clerk to manage patient diet orders and ensure compliance with safety and sanitation protocols. This role involves effective communication with nursing staff and organizing patient menus for meal services. The ideal candidate will possess strong mathematical and computer skills, along with a commitment to maintaining a clean and organized work environment. Join a supportive team that values caregiver well-being and offers comprehensive benefits, including dental and vision insurance, generous paid time off, and professional development opportunities. If you are passionate about contributing to patient care, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Dental and Vision Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Employee Assistance Program

Membership to Healthy U Wellness Program

Discounts to On-Campus Dining

Qualifications

• Ability to perform mathematical computations and maintain accurate records.
• Basic knowledge of computers and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process patient diet orders and maintain compliance with safety procedures.
• Communicate effectively with nursing personnel regarding diet needs.

Skills

Mathematical Computations

Record Keeping

Computer Skills

Legible Handwriting

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

The Dietary Clerk is responsible for receiving and processing all patient diet orders while maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures for safety, sanitation, and infection control.

Responsibilities and Duties

1. Follow computer and printer procedures for diet order communications to ensure diets are ordered correctly.
2. Receive incoming telephone calls, identify the department and message sheet, and communicate pertinent information to the Clinical Dietitian regarding patients' diet needs and questions.
3. Keep CBORD card files updated with current patient diet orders.
4. Organize patient marked menus in correct order before meal service times (three times daily) for designated patient care areas.
5. Maintain a neat, clean, and organized work area.
6. Check modified diet menus under supervision and charge via computer for patient tube feedings according to procedures.
7. Assist in training staff for the Dietary Clerk position as needed.
8. Follow safety rules consistently, know fire safety procedures, practice good personal hygiene, and dress appropriately.
9. Communicate effectively with nursing personnel and Nutrition Services staff.
10. Complete required in-services on schedule.
11. Fill in as Hospitality Associate as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Ability to perform mathematical computations and record keeping.
• Legible handwriting skills.
• Basic knowledge of computers.
• On-the-job training provided.

Additional Information

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. Benefits for full-time employees include:

• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Membership to Healthy U Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, and professional development opportunities. Employees enjoy perks such as discounts to on-campus dining and more.