Dietary Unit Clerk Harborview

Seattle, OR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Harborview - Food and Nutrition has an outstanding opportunity for a Dietary Unit Clerk

WORK SCHEDULE

Per diem estimated schedule is below
Sunday- Wednesday
3:30pm-8:00pm

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Nutrition and Food Services department supports Harborviews 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 workplace for all provide unparalleled experiences for our customers and patients and improve the quality of life and health of the public.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Processes all patient menus including those for the tray line and room service program.
Coordinates food production according to established menus answers telephone calls from patients and clinical staff and prepares records and reports.

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
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
Answers telephone calls from patients and clinical staff

REQUIREMENTS

Possession of or eligible to obtain a Washington State Food Worker Card within two weeks of employment
One year of experience as a Dietary Unit Aide in a health care facility or equivalent
High school graduation or GED
- 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 HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

As the regions only Level I Trauma and verified burn center Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis including emergency medicine trauma and burn care neurosciences ophthalmology vascular surgery HIV/AIDS rehabilitation mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community as well as the entire Northwest region.

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washingtons only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicines mission is to improve the health of the publicby advancing medical knowledge providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region and preparing tomorrows physicians scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful welcoming environment where every patient family student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29000 healthcare professionals researchers and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center UW Medical Center - Montlake UW Medical Center - Northwest Valley Medical Center UW Medicine Primary Care UW Physicians UW School of Medicine and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Compensation Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$21.61 hourly

Pay Range Maximum:

$27.45 hourly

Other Compensation:

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position visit Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular

This is a temporary position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

0.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

WFSE HMC

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

Job DescriptionHarborview - Food and Nutrition has an outstanding opportunity for a Dietary Unit ClerkWORK SCHEDULEPer diem estimated schedule is belowSunday- Wednesday3:30pm-8:00pmDEPARTMENT DESCRIPTIONThe Nutrition and Food Services department supports Harborviews mission by delivering extraordina...