Patient Nutrition Care Coordinator

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles is seeking a Nutrition Care Representative (NCR) to act as an ambassador for patient food services on the unit. You will process, validate, and interpret physician diet prescriptions and ensure patient menu selections align with orders.

Responsibilities include addressing patient concerns, improving service quality, and performing clerical tasks related to nutrition care. A background in healthcare customer service and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Associate Degree/College Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition preferred.
• At least one year of customer service in an acute care hospital as a Diet Clerk/Aide preferred.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Computer proficiency is a requirement.
• 8hr Shifts

Responsabilités

• Review and modify patient menus by adding, deleting or substituting food items in accordance with physician's and dietitian's orders and restrictions.
• Obtain menu selection at the patient's bedside or over the phone assuring compliance to the physician's diet order and departmental guidelines for menu correction.
• Explain menu modifications/substitutions to patients
• Navigate patient to the menu system and services offered by the department.

Connaissances

Customer service

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Dietary knowledge

Acute care hospital experience

Formation

High School Diploma/GED

Associate Degree in Nutrition

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition

Outils

Menu system software

Description du poste

Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles is seeking a Nutrition Care Representative (NCR) to act as an ambassador for patient food services on the unit. You will process, validate, and interpret physician diet prescriptions and ensure patient menu selections align with orders.

Responsibilities include addressing patient concerns, improving service quality, and performing clerical tasks related to nutrition care. A background in healthcare customer service and strong communication are essential.