Dietetic Diet Office Coordinator

Trinity Health; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Health System in Dubuque is hiring a Diet Office Coordinator to lead daily Diet Office operations and ensure nutritious, high-quality patient meals. You will supervise staff, manage scheduling, nutritional screening, and menu processing using CBORD.

Responsibilities include ordering and inventory for tube feeding and supplements, staff training, and maintaining accurate reports. A strong customer-service mindset and HACCP knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have basic knowledge of diets and allergies.
• Strong written and oral communication; able to motivate staff.
• Excellent customer service skills and time management.
• Knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and sanitation.
• Computer literate with CBORD and MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of daily diet office functions and staff supervision.
• Coordinate nutritional screening and menu/nourishment processing.
• Manage workflow, training, and scheduling in the Diet Office.
• Handle ordering/inventory for tube feeding and supplements.
• Utilize CBORD and prepare accurate reports for leadership.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Data reporting

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Nutrition or Food Service-related Certificate or College/University Degree

Tools

CBORD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

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Diet Office Coordinator!

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Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Rotating Shift

Description

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Diet Office Coordinator! As a Diet Office Coordinator at MercyOne, you will be responsible for providing leadership and daily direction for the Diet Office services to meet Departmental, State and Joint Commission expectations of serving nutritious, high quality and safe food items to patients of MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center. Responsibilities include oversight of daily diet office functions, including general staffing supervision/direction, nutritional screening, menu/nourishment processing, workflow, training, scheduling, ordering/inventory management of tube feeding and nutrition supplemental needs and the use of the dietary software system (CBORD).

Schedule

• Full time, 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
• Varied shifts based on departmental needs
• Weekend and holiday rotation required

General Requirements

• Basic knowledge of diets and allergies.
• Must have well-developed written and oral communication and ability to communicate and motivate staff.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• Must possess time management, leadership skills, and flexibility with the ability to make sound, well thought out decisions.
• Ability to communicate clear expectations, concise and effectively with staff, patients, and the public.
• Ability to collect, organize and structure accurate data and prepares reports.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Must have comprehensive knowledge of HACCP, principles of food safety, and sanitation.
• Must be able to implement changes in procedure when necessary and be a positive role model.
• Must be computer literate and a working knowledge of computerized food system software.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, Teams and Outlook.
• Understanding of basic knowledge of diets, food allergies and food service software platforms (CBORD).
• A minimum of one-year computer operating system experience.

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Nutrition or Food Service-related Certificate or College/University Degree preferred.
• Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within 6 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system! At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

Ministry/Facility Information

MercyOne Dubuque is the leading hospital in the tri-states, offering the only comprehensive cardiology center and level II regional neonatal intensive care unit in the area as well as the newly constructed MercyOne Dubuque Cancer Center. Other services include a trauma center, a CARF-accredited inpatient rehabilitation unit, home health care, orthopedics, retail pharmacies, palliative care, and a wide range of outpatient and community services. MercyOne operates two hospital-based skilled nursing units and a 40-bed nursing home. In recognition of the strength of its nursing service and the overall quality of patient care, MercyOne Dubuque has been designated a Magnet hospital four consecutive times - the nation's most prestigious award for nursing excellence. Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care. Visit MercyOne on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter!

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.