Dietetic Technician

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education research and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks available for benefits eligible positions only:

• Health: Medical Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10 matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age race color national origin disability religion marital or parental status protected veteran status military service genetic information or sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

At UAMS we value Diversity Equity and Inclusion.

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Minimum:

• High School diploma/GED plus 2 years of experience in customer service.
• Ideal candidate is teamoriented and has great customer service skills.
• Must be able to work during Inclement Weather.
• Must be able to work rotating Weekends and Holidays.

Preferred:

• Experience in a food service or patient care setting.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting patients and ensures that patients receive meals and nourishments in accordance to current diet orders and food allergens.
• Proactively seeks patients food orders for those who did not call the call center may have difficulty speaking hearing or seeing and those that may need language assistance.
• Takes food orders promptly and accurately within the constraints of the diet order at the bedside with IPads.
• Makes selections into the electronic meal selection on room service assist and house selection criteria.
• Updates and records patient information from the electronic medical record correct menu choices based on meal patterns allergies and patient preferences while alerting the Lead Room Service Ambassadors or Supervisors to any issues.
• Serves trays in a timely manner according to the departmental policies and procedures.
• Accurately identifies patient and appropriate tray by using two patient identifiers.
• Assesses and troubleshoots issues at the point of service that may impact patient satisfaction.
• Responds to patient requests by communicating with appropriate staff.
• Retrieves trays from assigned patient units after the patients have finished their meals.
• Prepares beverages following thickened policies when required.
• Stocks coolers freezers and dry storage items in the patient food area.
• Stores supplies and food according to department standards.
• Ensures FIFO proper temperatures and properly labeling standards are applied
• Follows cleaning checklist and maintains a clean and organized work area
• Greets customers in a courteous manner identifying themselves by name and department maintains eye contact and offers assistance.
• Serves as a role model for other employees by modeling appropriate behaviors including taking initiative to crosstrain and assist others exhibiting flexibility and maintaining a focus on customer service.
• Demonstrates integrity compassion respect and a positive attitude to co workers patients visitors and UAMS staff regardless of race gender sexual orientation ethnicity religious belief age and/or disability.
• Completes other duties as assigned by management.

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