Dietetic Assistant: Patient Meal Planner & Diet Coordinator

Atlantic Health System; Pequannock Township (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System in New Jersey is seeking a Diet Aide to support patient nutrition services. The role centers on coordinating meal plans with clinicians, taking meals orders by phone and at the bedside, and helping patients choose meals that respect cultural or religious preferences.

You will monitor meal tickets, adjust orders to align with prescribed diets, process diet changes and special orders, and perform related duties. Strong communication and record-keeping are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient's meal plans with healthcare professionals and nutritionists.
• Takes patient meal orders via phone and at the bedside.
• Assists with meal selections while taking into consideration cultural and/or religious preferences.
• Monitors patient meal tickets- this includes reviewing and modifying as needed to comply with prescribed diet order.
• Processes new diets, changes, tube feedings and NPO orders efficiently while keeping accurate records.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Atlantic Health System in New Jersey is seeking a Diet Aide to support patient nutrition services. The role centers on coordinating meal plans with clinicians, taking meals orders by phone and at the bedside, and helping patients choose meals that respect cultural or religious preferences.

You will monitor meal tickets, adjust orders to align with prescribed diets, process diet changes and special orders, and perform related duties. Strong communication and record-keeping are essential.