What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nutrition Office Assistant position at Forefront Healthcare & Culinary Services?
Company Description
Forefront Healthcare is unique, experienced, and specialized in serving the continuum of care. With finely tailored, high-quality culinary and support services, Forefront helps its partners elevate the patient and resident experience.
Job Description
Come elevate your career with our company that has won the #1 "Best places to work by Modern Healthcare!" Forefront Healthcare is looking for an enthusiastic Dietetic Nutrition Assistant to join our team. You will work with an amazing team!
Your passion for people and the way they are cared for is appreciated in this role every single day! We want you to bring your talent & skills to positively impact the health of our residents.
WE HAVE AMAZING BENEFITS: Benefits include: (Full-time employees eligible) **Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(k) plan (retirement plan), PTO
Qualifications
Competencies/Skillset:
-Must be reliable with good attendance and have reliable transportation. This role is responsible for daily ticket/menu delivery.
-Organized with the ability to handle large volumes of data, documentation, and communications with accuracy. Must be able to respond to email/phone requests and communications in a timely manner. Must be able to multitask and handle multiple projects/tasks simultaneously.
-Dependable, efficient with time, and professional in appearance. Will represent
the Dietary/Nutrition department when meeting new residents/families or standing in for meetings.
-Computer skills including email, google drive, and adobe required.
-Good communication and collaboration skills. Will be working with the nursing and therapy departments on a daily basis.
-Customer services skills in relation to meeting new residents and families on admission, andaddressing food complaints or concerns.
-Ability to handle potentially high stress-situations and problem solve.
-Knowledge of CMS Long Term Care Regulations, Food Safety/Sanitation, and the Food Code preferred, but not required.
-Ability to maintain confidentiality of medical records and abide by HIPPA.
-For CDMs/DTRs, knowledge and experience with the Nutrition Care Process.
-Physical Requirements: Walking the facility and delivering food items or paper work/tickets throughout the day.
-Experience working in an office/healthcare/administrative/clerical setting working with computer programs, data entry, and communication highly preferred.
Role: 70% Dietary/Food Service 30% Clinical
Dependability, accuracy, and attention to detail are vital qualities need for this role. We encourage applicants to apply if they have qualities even if they have no healthcare or dietary experience.
Additional Information
Experience/Education: Preferred (but not required)
--Knowledge of CMS Long Term Care Regulations, Food Safety/Sanitation, and the Food Code.
-Experience with PCC and Mealsuite.
-Experience working in a healthcare setting or with the elderly population.
-Experience as a CDM/DTR/Nutrition assistant.
- Associates or Bachelors or other higher education degree.
Pay: $21.00 - $28.00 based on certification/education/experience
Salary : $21 - $28
