Req #: 238117

Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER - MONTLAKE - PATIENT NUTRITION

Posting Date: 09/13/2024

Closing Info: Closes On 09/27/2024

Salary: $20.37 - $25.86 per hour

Shift: First Shift

Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, click here. ( https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/04/benefits-summary-classified-staff-less-than-half-time-20230701_a11y.pdf)

UW Medical Center - Northwest has an outstanding opportunity for a DIETARY UNIT CLERK .

WORK SCHEDULE

• Per Diem, Days POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Process all patient menus, including those for the tray line and room service program

• Coordinate food production according to established menus, answers telephone calls from patients and clinical staff, and prepares records and reports DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION The Nutrition and Food Services department supports Harborview’s mission by delivering extraordinary experiences with compassionate evidence-based care, unforgettable customer service, and fresh and nutritious food for patients, families, and the greater community.Our vision is to create a supportive and empowering work place for all, provide unparalleled experiences for our customers and patients, and improve the quality of life and health of the public. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receives and processes diet information such as dietary needs, restrictions, and preferences from patients and from the units, including diet changes

• Assists patients in selecting food choices as directed by clinical nutrition protocols

• Meets/speaks with patients to understand preferences and special needs

• Receives and processes diet orders via computer or telephone

• Updates diet information, preferences, and orders in computerized kardex

• Utilizes this information source to verify patient menu compliance

• Enters and reviews all patient menus, based on diet orders, allergy information, restrictions, and preferences

• Generates tally guide for tray-line production staff at specified times

• Communicates any additions to the production staff throughout the day

• Checks tray-line for accuracy and appearance of patient meals, as needed

• Answers questions and gives direction to department staff regarding patient meal production and delivery

• Independently makes decisions relating to patient menu services

• Answers telephone calls from patients and clinical staff

• Utilizes good customer service, telephone etiquette, public relations, and communication skills

• Prints computer-generated reports, labels, and menus

• Files kardex records REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Possession of, or eligible to obtain a Washington State Food Worker Card within two weeks of employment, high school graduation or GED, and one year of experience as a Dietary Unit Aide in a health care facility or equivalent. One year of additional experience may substitute for the educational requirement.Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit’s light rail station across the street. Excellence. Exploration. Education. Become part of our?team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.?

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.