Dietetic Assistant Dubuque FT Rotating

About the role

MercyOne Dubuque is seeking a Dietetic 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.
• Aid in patient tray and nourishment delivery to floors.
• Provide proper phone etiquette and customer service for all age groups from infants to elderly.
• Review Electronic Medical Record to identify level of nutrition risk and follow guidelines established by Clinical Dietetics staff.
• Use dietary software program to assure patient safety and meals are served in compliance with current diet order.
• Interpret information and report generated from dietary software for verification of patient menus.
• Input, implement, and deliver nourishments and tube feeding orders.
• Calculate amount of tube feeding product needed to meet physician's order.
• Collect “Same Day 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.
• Responsible for rotating shifts including weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• Maintain a professional, collaborative work environment to foster a positive public image for MercyOne Medical Center.
• Adhere to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety, food safety, and medical information (i.e. HIPAA, etc.).
• Have a high level of interpersonal skills: able to work in a healthcare environment.
• Skill in operating office equipment.
• Skill in utilizing a personal computer and related software.
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively with staff, patients, and the public.
• Organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Comprehensive knowledge of HACCP, principles of food safety, and sanitation.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of diet restrictions and allergies.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.

Benefits

MercyOne offers a full benefits package including competitive compensation and opportunities for growth within the system.

Pay

Competitive compensation package offered.

Schedule

Rotating schedule including weekends and holidays.

Contact

To learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System, visit MercyOne Careers.