Diet Clerk

MU Health Care
dental insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance
United States, Missouri, Columbia
1 Hospital Drive (Show on map)
Aug 28, 2024
Job : Administrative/Clerical/Professional Primary Location : MO-Columbia Schedule : Full-time Shift : Day Job Unposting Date : Ongoing Description Shift: Monday - Friday, 5AM - 1:30 PM, Every other weekend and rotating holidays Department: Patient Dining Services Salary Range: $14.80 to $23.32 per hour based on experience. $2.50 per hour pay incentive on every hour worked, thru 12/7/24. ABOUT THE JOB MU Healthcare is looking for a passionate and dedicated Diet Technician to join our dynamic team! As a key member of our nutrition services, you will play vital role in optimizing patient care and well-being. We seek individuals with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care and a genuine desire to make a positive impact on their lives. The ideal candidate possesses a solid understanding of the nutrition care process, coupled with exceptional communication and counseling skills. If you are eager to provide top-notch nutrition education and support to patients and families, while working closely with our esteemed Clinical Dietitians, we invite you to apply. Join us in our mission to enhance patient outcomes and foster a healthier community! ABOUT US MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 50 specialty clinics located throughout the region. As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career. Learn more about MU Health Care. Learn more about living in Columbia, MO. Employee Benefits Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one. Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays. Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years. Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%). Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more. See a comprehensive list of benefits here. DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION Assure a high level of patient and family satisfaction and demonstrate service excellence through positive interaction with patients, nursing & other members of the patient care team; anticipating and working to meet the needs of patients, their families, and team members; and, promptly investigating unusual incidents and/or reporting concerns to supervisor. Communicate pertinent data observed during patient visits or phone calls to team members, appropriate supervisory personnel, and/or clinical nutrition staff. Present and instruct patients on meal delivery program(s) and recommend and/or determine appropriate food choices based on patient diet order. Assist patients or family members with ordering meals. Assist in determining patient capability to utilize current meal delivery program(s) with the guidance of clinical staff, and assess nutrition education needs and educate or contact clinical nutrition staff as needed to assure patients and families are educated as appropriate. Expedite delivery of nutrition care through the use of computer programs, such as CBORD, Cerner, IDX, and/or other automated equipment by: generating tray tickets and other reports as needed; monitoring and verify changes in diet orders or prescriptions; generating data for missed meals report & following up with patients per missed meal policy; generating patient list identifying patients with an enteral tube feeding order, gathering appropriate enteral feeding product, using conversion charts from cc's (or ml) to number of cans or bottles and ensuring its delivery; and performing other related clerical functions as requested. Assist in orientation and training of new employees. Use department resources prudently. Follow through with tasks and work-related concerns effectively and expeditiously. Own problems and job-related concerns and work to ensure a satisfactory resolution at all times. Demonstrate speed, accuracy, and ability to work calmly under pressure. Additional duties include: ordering office supplies and tube feeding supplies; maintaining adequate stock of supplies for diet office; demonstrating knowledge of the needs of varied age-specific populations, as well as, cultural, religious, and ethnic concerns; and other related duties as assigned. Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS High School diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired in necessary. One year of responsible office experience. Education or training may be substituted for office experience. Degree in nutrition, hotel & restaurant management, hospitality service, Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification by the Certifying Board for Dietary Managers &/or hospitality service &/or telecommunications experience preferred. PREFERRED QUALIFICTIONS None PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs. Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.