• Diet Clerk

    Prime Healthcare (Mesquite, TX)


    Overview

     

    We are seeking a Diet Clerk, sometimes referred to as Nutrition Clerk or Diet ary Clerk . U nder the direction of the dietitian, the Diet Clerk performs clinical support tasks related to reviewing and approving therapeutic menu selections. The Diet Clerk will also ensure patient trays are accurate and served at appropriate temperatures . This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/ PRN as needed .

     

    Shifts Available : Variable

     

    Employment Type : Per diem

     

    Hours: 8-hour shifts

     

    Location : Dallas Regional Medical Center – Mesquite, TX

    Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

    + Competitive compensation

    + Medical insurance benefit plan

    + 401K

    + Sick leave accrual

    Responsibilities

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

    + Review and update physician diet orders in the hospital’s EHR to ensure each patient receives meals matching their prescribed diet

    + Assist patients with menu selections, print and distribute menus, and make substitutions when necessary

    + Communicate diet change, allerg y , and preference between nursing units, dietitians, and kitchen staff

    + Enter and maintain meal orders, admissions, and discharges in the dietary computer system to keep records accurate

    + Ensure diet accuracy, follow food safety standards, and support quality checks within the nutrition department

    Qualifications

    Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

     

    + AA degree in Food Science/Nutrition preferred.

    + One (1) year of healthcare experience working with modified diets preferred.

     

    County Specific requirement.

     

    + County Specific Food Handlers certification required upon hire and maintained current

     

    Employment Status

     

    Per Diem

     

    Shift

     

    Variable

     

    Equal Employment Opportunity

     

    Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_screen\_reader\_10\_20.pdf

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    FacilityDallas Regional Medical Center

     

    LocationUS-TX-Mesquite

    ID2025-230673

    CategoryService

     

    Position TypePer Diem

     

    ShiftVariable

     

    Job TypeNon-Exempt