Seminole, Florida7 days ago
Manage patient diet orders, meal tickets, and food preferences using Computrition and Vista software, ensuring every tray reflects the current therapeutic diet order- Take and enter patient meal orders via Room Service Connect (RMS) by phone, respecting individual diet parameters and food allergies- Monitor Admissions, Discharges, and Transfers (ADT) in real time, updating and processing diet changes in Computrition and Vista as they occur- Conduct bedside and in-person meal ordering, collecting patient preferences, eating habits, and allergy information to support Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs)- Perform tray accuracy checks during meal service and complete test trays including temperature and taste testing- Carry out in-person patient satisfaction surveys to identify opportunities to improve the dining experience for Veterans- Collaborate daily with an interdisciplinary team including RDNs, nursing staff, and Nutrition and Food Service personnel to coordinate seamless patient care- Shifts include: Day - 5:30a-2:00p; 6:00a-2:30p; 7:30a-4:00p Evening: 10:30a - 7:00p; 11:00a - 7:30p$52,000 - $54,080 a year- Hands-on experience in food service within a hospital or healthcare environment, including tray delivery and tray assembly procedures- Familiarity with regular and modified/therapeutic diets (e.g., renal, diabetic, cardiac, dysphagia/IDDSI-level diets)- Experience using dietetics or food service software programs for diet order and meal management- Proficiency with basic computer functions including data entry, email, word processing, and common office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)- Strong verbal and written communication skills with a customer-service orientation- Credential requirement — candidates must hold one of the following: Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) credential OR equivalent qualifying education/experience as outlined in the program requirementsWhat sets candidates apart: About Akicita FederalAkicita Federal is a Native American-owned federal contractor delivering healthcare, clinical, IT, and program-support services across the Indian Health Service, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other federal agencies.