Per Diem Dietary Clerk: Patient Diet & Nutrition Support

Valley Health System; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement savings match

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Job summary

Valley Health System in Winchester, VA is seeking a Dietary Clerk for per diem shifts within Nutrition Services. You will receive and process patient diet orders, ensuring accuracy and safety in line with established policies.

The role involves using CBORD and coordinating with Clinical Dietitians and nursing staff. The position requires a high school diploma (or equivalent), the ability to perform basic math, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age.
• Ability to do mathematical computation and record keeping.
• On-the-Job training.
• Legible handwriting skills needed.
• Basic knowledge of computers.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Follows computer and printer procedures for diet order communications to ensure diets are ordered correctly.
• Receives incoming telephone calls and identifies department and computing message sheet as appropriate.
• Writes telephone slips and supply requisitions according to established procedures.
• Communicates accurately any pertinent information to the Clinical Dietitian about the patients’ diet needs, questions and other information learned from answering phone.
• Keeps CBORD card file up to date with patient’s current diet order.
• Follows established procedures to organize appropriate patient marked menus in correct order before meal service times (3 times daily) for specified patient care areas.
• Keeps work area neat, clean and organized.
• Checks modified diet menus under supervision of Clinical Dietitian or Supervisor as needed.
• Charges via the computer for patient tube feedings according to established procedures.
• Assists with training staff for Dietary Clerk position as needed on assigned.
• Follows rules for safety consistently.
• Knows and can state correct fire safety procedure.
• Practices good personal hygiene and dresses appropriately each day.
• Communicates effectively with nursing personnel and other Nutrition Services staff as appropriate.
• Completes required in-services on schedule.
• Will fill in as Hospitality Associate as needed.

Skills

Good communication

Legible handwriting

Basic computer knowledge

Mathematical computation

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CBORD

Job description

Valley Health System in Winchester, VA is seeking a Dietary Clerk for per diem shifts within Nutrition Services. You will receive and process patient diet orders, ensuring accuracy and safety in line with established policies.

The role involves using CBORD and coordinating with Clinical Dietitians and nursing staff. The position requires a high school diploma (or equivalent), the ability to perform basic math, and strong communication skills.