Patient Diet & Meal Coordinator

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a Nutrition Services Clerk to process diet orders, update patient information, and communicate meal options to patients and families. You will support delivering meals and coordinating with nursing staff to ensure timely service.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred experience in clerical work and customer service. This is a full-time, on-site position within the Nutrition Services department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic clerical and data entry experience preferred.
• Customer service or call center experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process diet orders and update patient information in Nutrition Services Systems promptly and accurately.
• Explain procedures for ordering meals to patients and communicate clearly with patients, families, and nursing staff.
• Assist with delivering trays to patients as directed to ensure timely meals.
• Manage telephone calls in a professional manner and support teamwork within the department.
• Contribute to patient satisfaction metrics and assist with daily operational tasks in Nutrition Services.

Skills

Clerical/data entry

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a Nutrition Services Clerk to process diet orders, update patient information, and communicate meal options to patients and families. You will support delivering meals and coordinating with nursing staff to ensure timely service.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred experience in clerical work and customer service. This is a full-time, on-site position within the Nutrition Services department.