Cedars-Sinai
Nutrition Care Representative (Diet Clerk) - Per Diem
Cedars-Sinai, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Nutrition Care Representative (Diet Clerk) – Per Diem
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Job Description Grow your career at Cedars‑Sinai. We are motivated by a collective spirit of innovation and the challenge to continuously improve. Above all, we share a real passion for helping others. Day after day, our people give their all to create a community unlike any other. Our commitment to excellence and innovation in patient care, research and community service has earned us recognition as one of America’s Best Hospitals. Join us to make a difference every single day in service of outstanding work.
What will you be doing in this role?
Act as an ambassador and facilitator of patient food services on the patient care unit.
Process, validate, and interpret physician diet prescriptions conveyed by nursing personnel.
Collect and correct patient menu selections in conformance with physician's diet orders.
Address and follow up on concerns and issues related to patient satisfaction.
Handle routine clerical, data entry, and nutrition care responsibilities on the unit.
Collaborate with leadership staff to improve the quality of service and nutrition care provided to patients.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Review and modify patient menus by adding, deleting, or substituting food items in accordance with physician’s and dietitian’s orders and restrictions.
Obtain menu selection at the patient's bedside or over the phone, ensuring compliance to the physician's diet order and departmental guidelines for menu correction.
Explain menu modifications/substitutions to patients.
Navigate patient to the menu system and services offered by the department.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required.
Associate Degree, College Diploma, or Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition preferred.
At least one year of customer service experience in an acute care hospital as a Diet Clerk/Aide preferred.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Computer proficiency is a requirement.
Job Information Req ID:
14358
Working Title:
Nutrition Care Representative (Diet Clerk) – Per Diem
Department:
Clinical Nutrition
Business Entity:
Cedars‑Sinai Medical Center
Job Category:
Patient Services
Job Specialty:
Food Services
Overtime Status:
Non‑Exempt
Primary Shift:
Day
Shift Duration:
10 hours
Base Pay:
$24.00 – $24.49 per hour
Employment Type Full‑time
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Job Description Grow your career at Cedars‑Sinai. We are motivated by a collective spirit of innovation and the challenge to continuously improve. Above all, we share a real passion for helping others. Day after day, our people give their all to create a community unlike any other. Our commitment to excellence and innovation in patient care, research and community service has earned us recognition as one of America’s Best Hospitals. Join us to make a difference every single day in service of outstanding work.
What will you be doing in this role?
Act as an ambassador and facilitator of patient food services on the patient care unit.
Process, validate, and interpret physician diet prescriptions conveyed by nursing personnel.
Collect and correct patient menu selections in conformance with physician's diet orders.
Address and follow up on concerns and issues related to patient satisfaction.
Handle routine clerical, data entry, and nutrition care responsibilities on the unit.
Collaborate with leadership staff to improve the quality of service and nutrition care provided to patients.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Review and modify patient menus by adding, deleting, or substituting food items in accordance with physician’s and dietitian’s orders and restrictions.
Obtain menu selection at the patient's bedside or over the phone, ensuring compliance to the physician's diet order and departmental guidelines for menu correction.
Explain menu modifications/substitutions to patients.
Navigate patient to the menu system and services offered by the department.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required.
Associate Degree, College Diploma, or Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition preferred.
At least one year of customer service experience in an acute care hospital as a Diet Clerk/Aide preferred.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Computer proficiency is a requirement.
Job Information Req ID:
14358
Working Title:
Nutrition Care Representative (Diet Clerk) – Per Diem
Department:
Clinical Nutrition
Business Entity:
Cedars‑Sinai Medical Center
Job Category:
Patient Services
Job Specialty:
Food Services
Overtime Status:
Non‑Exempt
Primary Shift:
Day
Shift Duration:
10 hours
Base Pay:
$24.00 – $24.49 per hour
Employment Type Full‑time
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