Diet Rep-16 Hours

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Northwestern Medicine Location: Marianjoy Hospital, Wheaton

Hours: 4:00 pm-8:00 pm

Guaranteed 32 hours per pay period, 4 shifts per week

Expected to work every other weekend and rotating holidays (will work about 3 holidays/year)

*Not a benefits eligible position.

The Rep Diet Office reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

We are seeking a customer-focused individual with strong interpersonal and computer skills. This role requires answering incoming calls, communicating effectively with patients and family members regarding dietary and menu requests, and accurately updating meal selections using computerized systems.

Responsibilities:

• Processes diet orders, discharges, transfers, admits, nutrition notes, menus and patient preferences correctly. 

• Assures BHS and 1N menus are correct and all patients have a meal ordered.  

• Fills out, enters and prints all paperwork in a timely, organized and complete manner - nourishment labels, Patient List with Notes, Unables, Missed Meals Report, menu entry menus and supplement and floorstock charges. 

• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

• Basic computer knowledge

• Food Handler Certification within 180 days of hire

Preferred:

• Six months experience

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. 

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.