Dietetic Assistant- Morristown Medical Center

Job Description

Responsible for working with nutritionists to improve patient well‑being by providing dietary support. Provides nutritional care and follows up with patients. Communicates patient’s nutritional information appropriately to other health professionals.

• Coordinates patient’s meal plans with healthcare professionals and nutritionists.
• Takes patient meal orders via phone and at the bedside.
• Assists with meal selections while taking into consideration cultural and/or religious preferences.
• Monitors patient meal tickets—reviewing and modifying as needed to comply with prescribed diet order.
• Processes new diets, changes, tube feedings and NPO orders efficiently while keeping accurate records.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 0–3 years of prior experience.

• Prior experience in a call center or other healthcare setting.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full‑time and part‑time team members)
• Life & AD&DD Insurance.
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability (with options to supplement).
• 403(b) Retirement Plan:
  Employer match, additional non‑elective contribution.
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave.
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising.
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave.
• Backup and On‑Site Childcare.
• Well‑Being Rewards.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program.
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts.
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance.

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

Atlantic Health System offers outpatient nutrition services designed to help patients achieve a healthy, satisfying, and sustainable way of eating that fits individual lifestyles and food preferences. Our teams of registered dietitians are experts in medical nutrition therapy, diabetes education, preventative medicine, behavioral change strategies, adult and child weight management, integrative medicine and mindfulness training, and the latest nutrition research. With the aid of these tactics, they provide one‑on‑one nutrition counseling for patients looking to manage an existing condition or those who want to be proactive about their health.