Dietetic Clerk I

• UnityPoint-St Luke's Part-Time Evenings 4pm-7pm The dietetic clerk I assists patients with meal ordering, maintains the integrity of patient diet prescriptions, and monitors & assures that all patients are receiving meals. The dietetic clerk works directly with patients & clinical staff on patient care units serving meals, maintains needed floor stock inventories, and assists patients who are unable to order their meals or have specific dietary needs. Collects and cleans dirty trays and carts from the floors as well as cleans and sanitizes dishes. Follows food safety and food sanitation procedures. Customer service skills are imperative. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.   Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program . Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family . With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. Responsibilities Customer Service Assists patients with daily meal selections in the room service call center. Answers telephone promptly and courteously, responds appropriately. Records data received and directs to appropriate person or area.
• Possesses basic diet knowledge and effective use of food/nutrition service software. Uses nutrition services software to update patient services counts and production.
• Offers suggestions to Dietitians and the Food Service Director.
• Takes patient and guest orders for meal selections. Follows diet compliances and is able to evaluate meal selections for adherence to special diet restrictions. Makes decisions which satisfy the customer yet stay within the hospital philosophy & medical restrictions.
• Works with clinical staff to meet patients’ nutritional needs & improve satisfaction.
• Is friendly, courteous, & highly responsible Food Service Assists in various aspects of assembling & transporting patient food trays.
• Serves meal trays to patients using AIDET & 2 patient identifiers.
• Maintains appropriate pantry inventories and employs food safety knowledge on inpatient nursing units.
• Assists with nourishment preparations.
• Helps with cleaning & dishwashing tasks in the kitchen. Qualifications

HS Diploma or GED required.

Food Service experience and/or customer service required. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Excellent oral and written communication skills. Able to read and write.

Able to perform basic math. Excellent customer service skills. Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask.

Thorough knowledge of departmental function & operation. Computer knowledge using a variety of computer programs including word processingspreadsheet, email, and web browser required.