The purpose of this position is patient menu management. This includes patient contact, nutritional screening, data collection and communication of patient's needs. Job Description:JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES - Assists the Clinical/ Patient Services Manager is assuring that patient satisfaction levels meet survey norms or standards set by the Food Service Director. - Assists patients with menu selection, collection of menus and patient surveys. - Responsible for effective verbal and oral communications... more details
Organization:
ABSMC-Ashby Campus
Position Overview:
The purpose of this position is patient menu management. This includes patient contact, nutritional screening, data collection and communication of patient's needs.
Job Description:
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES • Assists the Clinical/Patient Services Manager is assuring that patient satisfaction levels meet survey norms or standards set by the Food Service Director. • Assists patients with menu selection, collection of menus and patient surveys. • Responsible for effective verbal and oral communications between the nursing units and Food and Nutrition Services. A background in clinical/patient services or food services is required. Areas of responsibility to include the following Primary: Patient menu management Secondary or as needed: Trayline services The principal challenge is to collect and manage patient information pertaining to patient menus, diet changes, food requests and meet department time lines. Keep Clinical/Patient Services Manager and Clinical Dietitians informned of title daily operations of the diet office. • Promotes customer service and satisfaction . • Responsible for patient contact, menu management, data collection and communication of pat ient's needs. • Performs nutrition screening of hospitalized patients and provides basic nutrition education. • Responsible for communications between nursing units and the Nutrition and Food Services department regarding o patient menus o diet changes o food requests o general patient services • Develops menu tallies for food production , NPOs and tube feedings. • Must react accurately and effectively to all changes to ensure efficiency and timeliness of services to ensure accuracy of physician's ordered modified diets. • Must keep clinical dietitians and Clinical/Patient Services Manager informed of daily operations of the diet office. • Must be familiar with dietary restriction s on special therapeutic diets to ensure delivery of optimal patient care and satisfaction.
EDUCATION
Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
Bachelor's: Bachelor of Science Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition, a comparable program, or must be degree eligible within eighteen months of hire date.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:
Minimum six months customer service experience.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Ability to communicate and collaborate with a variety of people at different levels of the medical center.
Elementary know ledge of Clinical Nutrition.
Elementary know ledge and competency in the special needs and behaviors of pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
Elementary knowledge of JCAHO and Title 22.
Ability to function independently.
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
Ability to participate in own performance evaluation by identifying goals, strengths, and improvement opportunities.
Knowledge of customer service theory and practice is required.
Ability to function effectively under high stress conditions.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Job Shift:
Varied
Schedule:
Per Diem/Casual
Shift Hours:
8
Days of the Week:
Variable
Weekend Requirements:
Every other Weekend
Benefits:
No
Unions:
Yes
Position Status:
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours:
0
Employee Status:
Per Diem/Casual
Number of Openings:
1
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $33.24 to $40.49 / hour
The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.
Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment. Applicants for specific positions are still required to disclose certain convictions during the application process, and those convictions may also be considered in determining eligibility for employment in accordance with applicable law.
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