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Location: Danville, Pennsylvania
Job Category: Hospitality Services
Schedule: Per Diem
Work Type: Part time
Department: JM-GMC Food Services Team
Date Posted: 07/25/2024
Job ID: R-65182
Job Summary
Utilizing department software, the Diet Assistant transcribes patient diet orders in a manner that facilitates accurate delivery of nourishment from tray line to patient. In tandem with clinical nutrition staff, ensures that patients’ specialized dietary needs are met.Job Duties
- Enters nourishment specifications, allergies, food dislikes and other specialized information in the progress notes of each patient's diet history maintenance file.
- Checks the accuracy of the Substitution list, generated by the Information system, and makes decisions regarding the accuracy thereof.
- Calculates fluid restrictions and other specialized meal patterns according to procedure and specialized meal plans.
- Processes patient tray tickets, before each meal, to ensure all tray tickets are correct according to the patient's diet prescription and that all patients receive a tray, as ordered.
- Receives information via EPIC, fax, ADT, phone and diet list regarding new admissions, transfers, expirations and diet changes.
- Updates patient's menu and tray ticket, as needed.
- Prints tray tickets, tally reports, nourishment labels and other required reports on the diet office printers.
- Accepts credit card payments and tracks meals for reporting.
- Initiates downtime and emergency procedures when required and helps to direct staff at the site to ensure patients are fed when resources may be limited.
Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
Position Details
- Hours: 10:30am -7:00pm
- Weekends: Every other weekends
- Holidays: Every other Holidays
- Preferred Experience: Foodservice or Health Care experience
Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity
Benefits of working at Geisinger:
- 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
- Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health
