Nutrition Assistant (20 hrs - Evening Shift)

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 23,928 - 39,509; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Health System in Baltimore seeks a Nutrition Assistant who implements the nutrition meal plan as ordered by physicians and dietitians. Works independently within the Nutrition department to support patient care. Requires high school diploma, prefers 1 year hospital customer service experience.

Part-time 20 hours, evening shift, weekend work. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401K. Salary range $17.37–$28.68 per hour.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must read and follow precise instructions.
• Understands hospital diets and menus.
• Knowledge of nutrition software and systems.
• Strong customer service skills with medical staff, patients, families, and staff.
• Ability to perform basic math and demonstrate reading comprehension.
• Analytical ability to assess patient adherence to plans.
• Proficient with PCs and department software.
• Flexibility to cross-train and cover multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Implements the nutrition meal plan as ordered by physician and dietitian.
• Works independently and supports patient care in the nutrition department.

Skills

Reading and following instructions

Comprehend hospital diets and menus

Nutrition software

Customer service in hospital setting

Basic math skills

Reading comprehension

PC proficiency

Cross-training flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Nutrition department software

Department software programs

Job description

Position Summary

The Nutrition Assistant reports to the Nutrition Assistant Supervisor. Works independently and implements the nutrition meal plan as ordered by the physician and as planned by the clinical dietitian.

Education

Requires high school diploma or equivalent.

Required Work Experience

A minimum of 1 years’ customer service experience in a hospital or healthcare environment is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to read and follow precise instructions.
• Must be able to comprehend Hospital diets and menus.
• Requires knowledge of Nutrition computer software and systems.
• Requires excellent customer service skills to interact with medical staff, patients, family, and other Hospital employees.
• Requires strong basic math skills and reading comprehension.
• Requires analytical ability to determine patient adherence to nutritional plans and dietary restrictions.
• Ability to learn and operate general office equipment.
• Must be proficient with personal computers and be able to utilize the department software programs.
• Requires flexibility to cross-train and subsequently cover multiple teams.

Shift

Part Time (20 hours)

Evening Shift

Weekend work required

Non-Exempt

Benefits

We have a robust benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, 401K. For additional information please go to: https://jhh.mybenefitsjhhs.com

Salary Range

Minimum 17.37/hour - Maximum 28.68/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.