Dietetic Assistant

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Los Angeles Health is seeking a Dietetic Assistant to support NICU/pediatric nutrition services. The role involves preparing breast milk and specialized formulas per feeding orders, calculating recipes, fortifying as needed, labeling, and delivering feeds.

It also supports meal orders via telephone to ensure diet compliance. The position includes inventory maintenance, logging preparations, equipment sanitation, and collaboration with clinical and foodservice teams to

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic math for weights and measures.
• Knowledge of use of gram scale.
• Ability to read and write English and to demonstrate strong verbal and written skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely.
• Demonstrate computer literacy.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to follow instructions and formula recipes accurately.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull at least 50 lbs.
• Ability to use thermometer, calculator, liquid measuring equipment such as graduated cylinders, baby bottles, and syringes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breast milk and specialized formulas per feeding orders, including recipe calculation and fortification.
• Label and deliver prepared feeds and assist with meal orders via telephone.
• Maintain inventory and log all preparations.
• Ensure equipment cleanliness and sanitation.
• Collaborate with clinical and foodservice teams to support patient care and satisfaction.

Skills

Basic math for weights

Gram scale use

English literacy

Effective communication

Computer literacy

Detail oriented

Follow instructions

Lift to 50 lbs

Measuring equipment use

Job description

Description

Under the supervision of the NICU/Pediatric Dietitian/Supervisor and/or Chief Clinical Dietitian, you will be responsible for the preparation of breast milk and specialized formula per feeding orders, including recipe calculation, fortification, labeling, and delivery. You will also support patient nutrition services by obtaining and processing meal orders via telephone and ensuring diet compliance. Additional responsibilities include maintaining inventory, logging preparations, ensuring equipment cleanliness, and collaborating with clinical and foodservice teams to support patient care and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic math for weights and measures
• Knowledge of use of gram scale
• Ability to read and write English and to demonstrate strong verbal and written skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely.
• Demonstrate computer literacy.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to follow instructions and formula recipes accurately.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull at least 50 lbs.
• Ability to use thermometer, calculator, liquid measuring equipment such as graduated cylinders, baby bottles, and syringes.