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Dietetic Clerk - 100% Food & Nutrition

University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, United States, 52245

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Duties The University of Iowa Health Care department of Food & Nutrition is seeking a Dietetic Clerk to, under general supervision, provide assistance to the dietitian and nutrition related support to patients, direct the work of service assistants for specific patient areas, and educate patients and/or significant others on designated diets.

Exercise responsible judgment in routine and emergency situations

Efficient use of personal computers, computer terminals and a variety of software and/or conventional office equipment

Complete or assist patients in completing special selective menus, checking for compliance with dietary prescription frequently without review

Develop patterns for special diets according to the dietary prescription

Instruct patients and/or significant others on less complicated diet prescriptions and assist the clinical dietitian with the remainder

Review patient charts to assist clinical dietitian in nutritional assessment of patients

Calculate 3‑day food records and nutrient intakes and record in medical record

Make notes in medical records as appropriate to his/her responsibility, or as directed by the dietitian

Manage the office, maintaining the inventory of supplies and ensuring that time‑sensitive charting and completion of menu packets are done accurately and within necessary time constraints

Percent of Time: 100%

Schedule: 7:30am – 4:00pm

Salary: $18.72/hour

Classification: Dietetic Clerk GB01

Benefits Highlights

Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa

Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans

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The University of Iowa offers a generous benefits package, including 24 days paid vacation per year to start and paid sick leave. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits/fpsm.

Required Qualifications

Completion of an American Dietetic Association certified Dietetic Technician program (two‑year course), or

Two years post‑high‑school education including at least one post‑high‑school course in nutrition. Up to 20 months of experience in direct patient food services may be substituted for post‑high‑school education for those who have successfully completed one post‑high‑school course in nutrition

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days.

Successful candidates will be required to self‑disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

With additional questions, please reach out to Tamara Griffith at tamara-griffith@uiowa.edu

Additional Information

Classification Title: Dietetic Clerk

Appointment Type: Merit

Schedule: Full‑time

Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

Pay Level: 08

Contact Information

Organization: Healthcare

Contact Name: Tamara Griffith

Contact Email: tamara-griffith@uiowa.edu

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Higher Education

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