Remote Diet Assistant — Patient Nourishment & Tray Coordination

Geisinger Clinic; United States; Remote; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger Clinic in Pennsylvania seeks a Diet Assistant to transcribe patient diet orders using department software, ensuring accurate nourishment delivery from tray line to patient and meeting specialized dietary needs.

You will coordinate with clinical nutrition staff, update diet histories, process tray tickets, and handle changes received via EPIC, fax, or phone, while supporting accurate reports and downtime procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year related work experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Enter nourishment specifications, allergies, and diet notes in patient records.
• Validate the substitution list accuracy and handle adjustments.
• Calculate fluid restrictions and special meal patterns per plan.
• Process tray tickets to match diet prescriptions before meals.
• Receive diet changes via EPIC, fax, ADT, phone, and diet lists.
• Update menus and tray tickets as needed; print reports.

Skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Geisinger Clinic in Pennsylvania seeks a Diet Assistant to transcribe patient diet orders using department software, ensuring accurate nourishment delivery from tray line to patient and meeting specialized dietary needs.

You will coordinate with clinical nutrition staff, update diet histories, process tray tickets, and handle changes received via EPIC, fax, or phone, while supporting accurate reports and downtime procedures.