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    Health Technician - Asheville, United States - Veterans Health Administration

    Veterans Health Administration
    Veterans Health Administration Asheville, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Description

    Summary


    This position is in Nutrition and Food Services (NFS) located in Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

    The primary purpose of the position is to provide administrative and customer service support for the VA hospital food service program.

    The incumbent performs routine duties that require exceptional customer service, computer skills, proper phone etiquette, proficiency in special food service and therapeutic diet procedures, a broad knowledge of routine modified diets.

    Qualifications

    To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement


    ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY:
    In accordance with 38 U.S.C.

    7402(d), No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English.

    You must be proficient in basic written and spoken English in order to meet the requirements of this position. To qualify for this position at the GS-5 level, you must meet one of the following:

    Specialized Experience:
    One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-04 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization


    Specialized experience includes:
    Practicing excellent customer service skills in all forms of communication, either via telephone, e-mail or in-person; maintaining the vital connection between Nutrition Communication Center (NCC) Associates, Registered Dietitian, higher graded dietetic technicians, food service staff, Nursing, patients and guests; following local-facility policies and standard procedures for patient feeding, including but not limited to missed patient meals, late tray requests, patient meal ordering, and adherence to prescribed therapeutic diet; Retrieving computerized information/printouts to assist with tray and/or nourishment assembly such as standing orders, nourishment labels, tabulated recipe lists and other simple information to assist in meal delivery; conducting meal rounds on units after tray delivery to ensure patient satisfaction and provides service recovery and meal corrections when needed


    OR EDUCATION:

    Successful completion of a full four (4) year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, with a major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to this position (i.e.

    nutrition, dietary therapy, food and nutrition science, food service systems management, etc.).

    This education must have been obtained in an accredited business or technical school, junior college, college or university for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite.


    NOTE:
    Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation.


    OR COMBINATION:
    Equivalent combination of successfully completed post-high school education (beyond the second year) and specialized experience, as listed above. The education portion must include courses directly related to the work of the position (i.e. nutrition, dietary therapy, food and nutrition science, food service systems management, etc.). This education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university.


    NOTE:
    Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation.

    You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:

    Computer Skills:
    Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work

    Customer Service:
    Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services

    Food Service:

    Knowledge of preparing and serving food for consumption Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).

    Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

    You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

    Duties

    "**THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINOUS ANNOUNCEMENT.
    THIS ANNOUNCMENT MAY CLOSE SOONER THAN POSTED DATE.

    This is an open continuous announcement that will be used to fill vacant Health Technician (Dietetic) position through July 3, 2024, and could be extended if needed.

    All applicants applying will be reviewed every two weeks or upon Management's request.

    Any required documents should be submitted at the time that you apply as documents will not be accepted after you submit your application.

    The Health Technician (Dietetic) duties are as follows: Utilizes a computer to enter and retrieve basic information.
    Utilizes dietetic software programs to retrieve diet orders, recipes, and menu and inventory data.
    Prints and assembles packets.
    Properly operates telephone equipment to transfer or place calls on hold.
    Provides professional and courteous customer service.
    Triages telephone calls from customers and/or patients.
    Provides basic-level education and information on therapeutic diets to patients, guests, and nursing staff.
    Resolves customer and/or patient complaints.

    Utilizes knowledge of basic and routine modified diets to identify problems in diet order information and take appropriate corrective action.

    Correctly interprets diet activity and patient information, to ensure appropriate food items on meals trays Verifies physician orders for unusual diets, conflicting modifications, tube feeding orders and nutritional supplements.


    Work Schedule:
    Rotating days and times off.

    Position Description Title/PD#:
    Health Technician (Dietetic)/PD99855A, PD99855S, and PD99855S

    Physical Requirements:

    The work is performed in kitchen areas where the steam and heat from cooking and dishwashing equipment often cause uncomfortably high temperatures and humidity.

    The work area is well-lighted but usually noisy from food service activities, and there is danger of slipping on floors where food or beverages have been dropped.

    Food service workers are regularly exposed to hot liquids, sharp cutting blades, hot working surfaces, and extreme temperature changes when entering walk-in refrigeration or freezing units.

    "
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