Diet Clerk

Overview

We are hiring immediately for full time DIET CLERK positions.

Location:

Parkwest Medical Center - 9352 Park West Boulevard, Knoxville, TN 37923.

Note:

online applications accepted only.

Schedule:

Full time;
Days and hours may vary. 12-hour shifts. Rotating weekends. More details upon interview.

Fixed Pay Rate: $15.30 per hour.

Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company supporting more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across 46 states. The company has more than 1,600 registered dietitians, 1,200 executive chefs, and 31,000 professional food service team members. Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group and is an equal opportunity employer.

Under the direction of the Patient Services Manager and/or Clinical Nutrition Manager, responsible for patient menu management, data collection, and diet office functions, as needed.

• 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.
• Prepares and distributes supplements, tube feedings, and enteral formula in an accurate and timely manner.
• May be responsible for the preparation, distribution, inventory and management of human/donor milk and/or infant formula.
• Adheres to facility confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, and patient s rights policies.
• Complies with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state and TJC.
• 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.

Requirements:
Prior food service and customer service experience is preferred. Willing to train!

• Full-time and part-time positions offer benefits including Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identify Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and other voluntary benefits.
• Full-time positions also offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

Associates may be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or remote work, see provided information.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Qualification and eligibility criteria apply and can be updated as needed.