• Diet Clerk

    Prime Healthcare (Kansas City, MO)


    Overview

     

    We are seeking aDiet Clerk,sometimes referred to as Nutrition Clerk or Dietary Clerk. Under 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: Varied

     

    Employment Type: Per diem (PD / PRN)

     

    Hours: Varied

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

    + Competitive compensation

    + Medical insurance benefit plan

    + 401K

    + Sick leave accrual

    Responsibilities

    If you have experience working with modified diets in a healthcare setting you are encouraged to apply!

    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, allergy, 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

    Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:

    + 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

     

    Full benefits at Prime Healthcare:https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

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    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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    FacilitySt. Joseph Medical Center

     

    LocationUS-MO-Kansas City

    ID2025-231775

    CategoryService

     

    Position TypePer Diem

     

    ShiftVariable

     

    Job TypeNon-Exempt