**Introduction** Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Dietary Clerk you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. **Benefits** HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: + Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. + Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. + Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing + 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) + Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock + Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. + Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more + Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts + Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships + Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) + Colleague recognition program + Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) + Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards) **_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._** Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Dietary Clerk where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise! **Job Summary and Qualifications** **POSITION SUMMARY:** Responsible tofor the operations of the Diet Office in the Food and Nutrition Services Department. Performs activities including but not limited to the following: processes and maintains patient diet orders, menus, and related nutrition information/records in a manual process and/or computerized system in accordance with facility requirements, works with patients and/or health care professionals to resolve tray service and/or food issues, maintains production tally information; writes and modifies menus utilizing guidelines in the diet manual; adjust menus and snacks to provide patients’ food preferences and age-specific needs; interview patients for their food preferences; work with patients and/or nursing staff to resolve tray service and/or food issues, is the primary phone liaison in the department. **JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES:** 1. Serves as a positive liaison between Food and Nutrition Services, patients, other hospital departments and the community. 1. Answers the telephone in a professional, courteous and pleasant manner, identifying department, self and with "may I help you?” 1. Accurately obtains diet-order related information from Meditech and always implements orders for new admissions, discharges, and diet or room changes. 1. Accurately completes and prints nourishment list for 10:00 – 3:00 and/or HS snacks; enters nourishment in Meditech for each patient as needed. 1. Accurately collects and tallies designated patient food items for next day. Accurately tallies last minute special items needed for each successive meal. Inform cooks of necessary food items. 1. Informs RD of consults in a timely manner. 1. Reports any patient having difficulty with meals or who may need diet counseling to the RD or Diet Tech. 1. Accurately and neatly records current diet prescription in Kardex including all nourishment throughout the day. 1. Distributes, collects and corrects patient menus for the next day Always marks patient menus neatly with 100% accuracy. Includes measurements, patient name, room number, fluid restrictions, sodium restrictions and food allergies. Is familiar with exchange patterns for all in-house diabetic and renal diets 1. Visits patients as requested to obtain food preferences. Concisely and accurately records these in the patients’ dietary cardex. 1. Always offers assistance to patients or guardian on marking menus; offers accepted alternate food selections when requested. 1. Consistently have menus ready when tray line begins and takes late tray request to tray line in a timely manner. 1. Demonstrates basic knowledge of therapeutic diets and always uses as a reference the approved diet manual. 14. Assists in data collection for departmental performance improvement projects. 15. Completes Meal Log accurately and legibly. 16. Performs other related functions as assigned. **Age Specific Competencies:** **Pediatric** 1. Demonstrate knowledge of age-specific factors and performs satisfactorily when assisting the parents of infants or pediatric patients with menu selections. Possess communication skills necessary to refer age specific questions to appropriate area. **Adolescent** 1. Demonstrate knowledge of age-specific factors and performs satisfactorily when assisting adolescents with menu selections. Possess communication skills necessary to refer age specific questions to appropriate area. **Adult** 1. Demonstrate knowledge of age-specific factors and performs satisfactorily when assisting adults with menu selections. Possess communication skills necessary to refer age specific questions to appropriate area. **Geriatric** 1. Demonstrate knowledge of age-specific factors and performs satisfactorily when assisting geriatric patients with menu selections. Possess communication skills necessary to refer age specific questions to appropriate area. **What qualifications you will need:** **EDUCATION REQUIRED AND/OR PREFERRED:** (list required and preferred separately) Ability to read, write and understand written and oral instructions. **EXPERIENCE REQUIRED OR PREFERRED** **:** 6monthsrelated experience. **SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:** Ability to organize, follow written and verbalinstructionsanddemonstrateexcellent customer service and interpersonal skills. **About HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital** HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital, opening **Spring 2026** , is a **90-bed, state-of-the-art acute care facility** offering comprehensive emergency services, advanced surgical care, and a **30-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit** . As part of **HCA Florida Healthcare** and the broader **HCA Healthcare network of 650+ sites** , we are committed to improving more lives in more ways and serving the Gainesville community. **Key Specialties** + **Emergency Medicine** – Comprehensive emergency care services + **Orthopedic Surgery** – Advanced procedures for bones, joints, and musculoskeletal conditions + **Spine Surgery** – Specialized care for spinal disorders and injuries + **General Surgery** – Full range of surgical treatments for diverse conditions + **Minimally Invasive Surgery** – Laparoscopic and robotic techniques for faster recovery and reduced complications + **Inpatient Rehabilitation** – 30-bed unit for post-surgical and injury recovery **Why Join Us** + Be part of a **brand-new, state-of-the-art hospital** opening in Spring 2026 + Work with **cutting-edge technology** and innovative surgical techniques + Join a **collaborative, patient-centered team** committed to excellence + Access **career growth opportunities** within HCA Healthcare’s nationwide network + Make a difference in the **Gainesville community** while advancing your career Join us in shaping the future of healthcare in Gainesville. **Apply now and become part of HCA Florida Healthcare’s mission to improve more lives in more ways** **.** "Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Dietary Clerk opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. **Unlock the possibilities and apply today!** We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.