Diet Clerk

Overview

Shifts Available: Days

Employment Type: Per diem (PD / PRN)

Hours: 8-hour shifts

Location: St. Mary's Medical Center – Kansas City, MO

We are seeking a Diet Clerk, sometimes referred to as Nutrition Clerk or Dietary Clerk. Under the direction of the dietitian, the Diet Clerk performs clinical support tasks related to reviewing and approving therapeutic menu selections. The Diet Clerk will also ensure patient trays are accurate and served at appropriate temperatures. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed.

Responsibilities

** If you have experience working with modified diets in a healthcare setting you are encouraged to apply! **

• Review and update physician diet orders in the hospital’s EHR to ensure each patient receives meals matching their prescribed diet

• Assist patients with menu selections, print and distribute menus, and make substitutions when necessary

• Communicate diet change, allergy, and preference between nursing units, dietitians, and kitchen staff

• Enter and maintain meal orders, admissions, and discharges in the dietary computer system to keep records accurate

• Ensure diet accuracy, follow food safety standards, and support quality checks within the nutrition department

Qualifications

• AA degree in Food Science/Nutrition preferred.
• One (1) year of healthcare experience working with modified diets preferred

County Specific requirement.

• County Specific Food Handlers certification required upon hire and maintained current

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Competitive compensation

• Medical insurance benefit plan

• 401K

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

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Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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