Job description
All staff members at Yakima Valley Memorial must be in compliance with our Vaccination Policy, which includes the COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccine, by their first day of employment.
Actual pay rate will be calculated based on relevant years of experience and education/certification requirements.
ROLE SUMMARY
The Diet Clerk is responsible for high quality nutritional care by assuring that diet orders are carried out and patient requests are accurately met within limitations of prescribed diet. This position competently provides dietary services for all age groups.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Accurately obtains & enters patient menu choices into the Diet Office computer system. Takes menu selections over the phone and at the patient bedside. Notifies kitchen personnel of special items (i.e. unit or patient request, special meals, add-ons, etc.)
- Confirms questionable diet orders with appropriate personnel (nursing unit, R.N., physician) and accurately makes changes as necessary.
- Understands the different tube feeding and oral supplements and recognizes the importance of sending the correct formula according to the patient’s diet order.
- Works effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Delivers meal trays to patient rooms according to time expectations to maintain quality and satisfaction.
- Assures patient safety by making sure the right tray is delivered to the right patient.
- Acts as a liaison between the Dietary Department and other departments.
- Knowledgeable of complex diets and allergies; is conscientious of patient diet needs and takes all necessary steps to ensure patients receive correct diet.
- Organizes on duty time to accommodate workload, including unanticipated changes in workload.
- Continuously monitors for unsafe situations within the department to prevent injury.
- Provides excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, & staff, both on the phone and in person.
- Works as a team player to complete all job assignments.
- Supports innovations that are introduced by team leaders and managers
- Keeps adequate levels of supplies stocked in area, so the next shift has needed items readily available.
- Works as an active team participant towards solutions to common problems.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred. College credits in nutrition coursework preferred.
Experience: Experience in a nutrition-related position preferred. Previous experience with computer systems preferred
Licenses/Certificates/Registration: Washington State (DOH) Food Handlers card required.
ABOUT US:
Yakima Valley Memorial (YVM) is primarily a 256-bed acute-care, not-for-profit community hospital that has served Central Washington's Yakima Valley for 70 years. YVM extends beyond the existence of a community hospital, including a multispecialty team of more than 200 physicians and 20+ primary care and specialty care locations. Specialty care services include cardiac care, a continuum of cancer care, hospice care, and advanced services for children with special health care needs.
As the region’s leading health care provider and Yakima’s largest employer, we believe that by improving health, we can transform Yakima! Our vision at YVM is creating healthy communities one person at a time. With such an important vision, our diverse workforce bands together to demonstrate our values of Respect, Accountability, Teamwork, Stewardship, and Innovation for everyone who walks through our doors, patients and coworkers alike.
We believe that the way we treat our patients, and our fellow employees is a vital part of the job we do every day. Together, we can create loyal, enduring partnerships with our patients, our community, and one another; while staying focused on improving the quality of life for our patients and the overall quality of the organization. At Yakima Valley Memorial, we listen to staff ideas and empower them to innovate and create changes.
At YVM, we are committed to establishing a diverse and encouraging workplace that supports all employees, appreciating their unique backgrounds and experiences. We believe our culture enables us to meet our mission and values while serving patients, current employees, and any prospective employees in the Yakima Valley. We hope you join us in our passion for delivering remarkable patient care and on what’s most important to us – making you better so our patients get better.
WHAT WE OFFER:
At YVM, we know the best care is provided by employees who are well-supported. We recognize that our staff is our most valuable resource! We are proud to offer all employees an excellent Total Rewards Package that is well-rounded in the elements that matter to you and your family. Our goal is to attract, retain, and motivate high-quality staff members to continue contributing to patient care locally in the Yakima Valley. These offerings include:
HEALTH
We offer comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans to meet the needs of you and your family. Benefits include:
- Offerings of two (2) medical plans covering a range of providers and services within the Yakima Valley and beyond
- Saving and spending accounts to set money aside tax-free for health care and dependent care expenses, including a Health Savings Plan (HSA) that ranks above all Health Care 500+ and Fortune Best Benchmarks with a generous employer contribution
- Access to virtual care
- Variety of wellbeing programs, resources and initiatives
FINANCIAL
- Retirement Plans: We offer pre-tax and Roth voluntary 401k programs for employees to contribute into. In addition to your contributions, after one year of employment we offer a generous double match which consists of the following:
- We will match on your 401k deferrals, assuming a minimum contribution.
- We will contribute a flat percentage of your eligible income into your 401k account. All contributions are 100% employee vested immediately.
- A competitive compensation program: A market-driven compensation program that rewards employees for their experience - with potential opportunities for degree and certification pay, recognizing employees for their skills and initiative to grow. Opportunities are offered for performance-based bonuses to reward the dedication and innovation of our staff and leaders.
- Additional perks that inspire our employees to thrive, grow, and be well, including:
- A generous Employee Assistance Program
- On-Site Employee Health Clinic
- Fitness and wellness Partnerships
- A Tuition reimbursement program
- On-Site Childcare
At YVM, we:
- Improve the patient experience of care, the health of our community, and the work life of our team members, all while reducing the cost of health care
- Provide culturally compassionate healthcare to all patients
- Drive toward better healthcare outcomes and experiences
- Aim to be proactive and agile as the healthcare industry changes
Our core purpose is to inspire people to thrive! Please join us as we create a healthy Yakima, one person at a time.
“Yakima Valley Memorial provides reasonable accommodations to assist qualified individuals in order to perform the essential duties/requirements their job requires. The description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements and serves as merely a summary rather than a complete listing of duties. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve. This job description does not constitute a contract as employment is at will.
Location: Multicare - Yakima Memorial Hospital · Dietary
Schedule: Occasional - Less than 20 scheduled hrs/week, Evening, Evenings, Variable, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
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