Become A Diet Clerk

* Nutrition Management.
* Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, abbreviations, fluid restrictions, tube feeding diet restrictions and parameter guidelines setup for restricted diets; accountable for effective inventory control of all nutrition office supplies; review information and alter meals to ensure each patient receives a complete and appropriate meal, checking allergies, fluid restrictions and preferences
* Documentation.
* Knowledgeable of medical record and food service software interface protocol to ensure diets, allergies and modifiers are processed correctly maintaining highest level of patient safety; validate all admissions, discharges, transfers and diet changes into the computer system
* General Assistance.
* Answer and log all incoming calls to the nutrition office; generate reports, tallies, listings, calorie counts, nourishment labels, tray tickets, etc. and process information within established time frames and with accuracy
* Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

* Delivers patient trays in a timely and accurate manner.
* Complies with dietary restrictions on special, modified diets and food allergies or sensitivities to ensure optimal food preferences are met within guidelines of diet order limitations.
* Delivers floor stock to unit pantries according to department policy.
* Completes all required logs in a timely manner.
* Communicates and addresses patient food issues/concerns and needs to Food & Nutrition Services.
* Interacts with Nursing in regards to patient nutrition needs or requirements as well as unit food service needs.
* Contributes to patient satisfaction goals by providing quality service.
* Adheres to facility confidentiality and patient’s rights policy as outlined in the facility’s HIPAA policies and procedures.
* Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures.
* Maintains a clean, sanitary working environment.
* Follows HACCP guidelines when assembling and distributing food supplies to ensure quality and safety of food supply.
* Identifies and utilizes cleaning chemicals following directions recommended by manufacturers and per MSDS sheets.
* Utilizes equipment in performing job functions according to department’s safety procedures.
* Follows facility and departmental infection control policies and procedures.
* Follows the facility’s protocols for Hazardous Materials and Waste Program.
* Performs other tasks that may be assigned

* Work with the dietary tray card system using patient's preferences to construct a meal plan that will be most beneficial to the patient.
* Communicates and collaborates on nutrition care plans with unit staff and dietary department.
* Inform the dietary staff about specific dietary requirements of certain patients, as well as to provide staff education as necessary.
* Managing and checking the tray line twice a day or as needed.
* Making formulas for patients following the guidelines of the Nutrition Department when needed.
* Organize and maintaining dietary file system with department supervisor.
* Manage all incoming calls and voicemails and directing messages to appropriate individuals.
* Responsible for all Meditech requests.
* Must be able to follow written dietary orders, weigh, measure, and appropriately portion for formulas.
* Keeping formulas area up to the sanitary standards of the department.
* Should an emergency situation arise (weather related or other emergency related events), senior management may require a need to have dietary staff remain at the Hospital in order to assure that the well-being of our patients is uncompromised and Hospital operations are interrupted.
* While these situations are unusual and at times predictable, our dietary staff should be prepared to remain on site.
* Other duties may be assigned as necessary to the operation of the department

* 1. Maintains accurate patient records regarding room number, diet order, diagnosis, etc. and accurately up-dates office cardexs.
* Insures patients' menus are in compliance with current diet orders.
* Prepares menus for general and modified diets incorporating patient food preferences, alternate choices and other menu concerns in time for the meal service.
* Checks the trayline.
* Conducts quality assurance activities as assigned.
* Performs all duties in an independent manner with little or no direct supervision.
* Demonstrates initiative.
* Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned.
* Utilizes time well.
* Is familiar with production procedures and coordinates special menu requests with existing procedures, workloads and available products.
* Consults with dietitian on future needs.
* Develops objectives annually.
* Coordinates the calculation of diabetic, renal and low Na diets with the Clinical Dietitian.
* Is proficient in use of software that relates to specialty.
* Employees are expected to comply with all regulatory requirements, including Joint Commission Standards.
* Must adhere to Universal Precautions which includes:
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* The use of protective barriers as appropriate; gloves, masks, gowns, pocket masks, safety glasses

* Distributes and collect menus.
* Assists patients in completing menu selections in compliance with prescribed diet as assigned by dietitian.
* Offers alternatives to menu as allowed on prescribed diet in accordance with food allergies or sensitivities, cultural, ethnic and religious preferences when patient inquires or needs additional selections.
* Plans regular and modified menus based on current diet manual.
* Provides basic nutrition education to patients, documenting care to patients in the medical record, under the direction of the Registered Dietitian.
* Prepares and distributes supplements, tube feedings, and enteral formula in an accurate and timely manner.
* Adheres to facility confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, and patient's rights policies.
* Complies with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state and JCAHO.
* Completes all required documentation, reports and logs.
* Follows facility and department infection-control policies and procedures.
* Participates in facility-wide and department Performance Improvement Program and on Performance Improvement teams to improve processes and patient care.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
* About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry
* Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.
* At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
* Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.
* Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position.
* While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. /
* Los Angeles applicants: Compass Group will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box ordinance)./
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