Diet Assistant (Part-time)

Role Summary

The Diet Assistant transcribes patient diet orders using department software to ensure accurate nourishment delivery and collaborates with clinical nutrition staff to meet patients' specialized dietary needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Enters nourishment details, allergies, dislikes, and dietary restrictions into patient records.
• Verifies accuracy of substitution lists and makes necessary adjustments.
• Calculates fluid restrictions and custom meal plans per procedures.
• Processes tray tickets to ensure correct orders and proper patient delivery.
• Receives and updates patient diet information via EPIC, fax, phone, and diet lists.
• Prints reports and labels needed for meal service.
• Tracks meal payments and reports meal data.
• Initiates emergency procedures when required and assists staff during resource limitations.
• Participates in training, onboarding, and occasionally travels for educational purposes.

Qualifications & Skills

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to follow procedures are essential.

Work Environment

Office setting with responsibilities focused on accurate documentation, coordination, and supporting patient nutrition services.