Dietary Unit Clerk - Per diem - Harborview

University of Washington

Seattle, WA

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Assisted Living, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Compensation and Benefits, Customer Experience, Diversity, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Food Delivery, Food Production, Food Services, HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome), Health Science, Healthcare, Healthcare Customer Service, High School Diploma, Medicine, Needs Assessment, Neuroscience, Nutrition, Ophthalmology, Patient Care, Primary Care, Problem Solving Skills, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Public Health, Quality of Life, Regulatory Requirements, Special Needs, State Laws and Regulations, Substance Abuse, Telephone Skills, Vascular Surgery

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Seattle, WA

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1 day ago

**Job Description** **Harborview - Food and Nutrition** has an outstanding opportunity for a **Dietary Unit Clerk** **WORK SCHEDULE** + Per diem + Shifts will be a mix of 3:30pm-8am and 7am-3:30pm + Will include weekends and holidays **DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION** The Nutrition and Food Services department supports UW Medicine'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 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 region's 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. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/about/career-opportunities/harborview-medical-center) **ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER** UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's 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 29,000 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. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/jobs) 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 https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/ **Shift:** Evening 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 world. In 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 (https://policy.uw.edu/directory/po/executive-orders/eo-81-prohibiting-discrimination-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct/) . To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu . 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 (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080) . 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.

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