Dietary Assistant Full-Time

About the role

MercyOne Dubuque is seeking a Dietary Assistant to join their team. The position involves completing and processing patient menus and nourishments, ensuring compliance with diet orders, and assisting with patient tray and nourishment delivery.

Responsibilities

• Using computer software systems to ensure patient safety with dietary restrictions and accuracy of meal tickets
• Absorb and process patient menu selections from patients in compliance with diet order
• Generate patient meal tickets, patient listings, and requested patient reports using dietary software
• Process and record early/late trays, guest trays, Bereavement and Peace Trays for patients, guests, and staff
• Answer telephone using good customer service skills and accurately communicate messages
• Maintain schedules and arrange outpatient appointments for Clinical Dietitian staff
• Accurately calculate patient carbohydrate intake as ordered
• Interpret information and reports generated from dietary software for verification of patient menus
• Use dietary software program to assure patient safety and meals are served in compliance with current diet order

Requirements

• Maintain a professional, collaborative work environment to foster a positive public image for MercyOne Medical Center
• Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, food safety, and medical information (i.e. HIPAA, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of diet restrictions and allergies
• Able to work in a healthcare environment
• Skill in operating office equipment
• Skill in utilizing a personal computer and related software
• Able to communicate clear, concise, and effectively with staff, patients, and the public
• Able to follow oral and written instructions accurately
• Able to collect data, keep accurate records, and prepare reports
• Able to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
• Comprehensive knowledge of HACCP, principles of food safety, and sanitation

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred

Skills

• Computer literacy
• Customer service skills
• Mathematical calculations
• Food safety knowledge

Benefits

In addition to competitive compensation and a full benefits package, MercyOne offers career development opportunities within the system.

Pay

Full-time, 0.9 FTE (36 hours per week)

Schedule

Variated shifts based on departmental needs
Weekend and holiday rotation required

General Requirements

• Maintains a professional, collaborative work environment to foster a positive public image for MercyOne Medical Center
• Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, food safety, and medical information (i.e. HIPAA, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of diet restrictions and allergies
• Able to work in a healthcare environment
• Skill in operating office equipment
• Skill in utilizing a personal computer and related software
• Able to communicate clear, concise, and effectively with staff, patients, and the public
• Able to follow oral and written instructions accurately
• Able to collect data, keep accurate records, and prepare reports
• Able to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
• Comprehensive knowledge of HACCP, principles of food safety, and sanitation