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Atlantic Health System

Dietetic Assistant-Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center-Full Time

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What they do

A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.

$44,207 / year median in New Jersey

+17% projected growth

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Job Description

Responsible for working with nutrionists to improve patient's well-being by providing dietary support. Provides nutritional care and follows up with patients. Communicates patient's nutritional information appropriately to other health professionals.
Principal Accountabilities:
1. Coordinates patient's meal plans with healthcare professionals and nutritionists. 2. Takes patient meal orders via phone and at the bedside. 3. Assists with meal selections while taking into consideration cultural and/or religious preferences. 4. Monitors patient meal tickets- this includes reviewing and modifying as needed to comply with prescribed diet order. 5. Processes new diets, changes, tube feedings and NPO orders efficiently while keeping accurate records. 6. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required:
1. High School Diploma or equivalent. 2. 0-3 years of prior experience.
Preferred:
1. Prior experience in a call center other healthcare setting preferred.