Patient Meal Coordinator

RWJBarnabas Health; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Menu Technician at RWJUH Rahway Hospital in the Dietary-Management department. You will assist patients in choosing meals, enter selections into the Room Service system, and ensure compliance with prescribed diets.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry and strong patient communication. A high school diploma is required, with an emphasis on attention to detail and excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong customer service and communication abilities.
• Ability to accurately process patient meal selections per diets.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients by telephone and bedside with selecting and ordering meals.
• Enter menu selections into the Room Service system and generate meal tickets.
• Ensure meal choices align with physician diets and nutrition guidelines.
• Process dietary orders accurately and timely through the order entry system.
• Update Room Service systems with diet requisitions and patient information.
• Locate patient records and confirm diet orders using electronic systems.
• Prepare daily tube feeding lists and complete daily diet counts.
• Notify dietitians of nutrition consults and calories counts.
• Provide courteous, compassionate service to patients and families.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Room Service system

Electronic health records

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Menu Technician at RWJUH Rahway Hospital in the Dietary-Management department. You will assist patients in choosing meals, enter selections into the Room Service system, and ensure compliance with prescribed diets.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry and strong patient communication. A high school diploma is required, with an emphasis on attention to detail and excellent customer service.