Dietetic Assistant - UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

General Information

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Work Location: Santa Monica, CA, USA Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule 40 hours/week; schedule will vary based on departmental need, including holidays and weekends. Shifts include 5:30am-2:00pm, 6:30am-3:00pm, 9:30am-6:00pm, or 10:45am-7:15pm Posted Date 07/07/2025 Salary Range: $26.37 - 34.83 Hourly Employment Type 2 - Staff: Career Duration Indefinite Job # 25414

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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Under the supervision of the NICU/Pediatric Dietitian/Supervisor and/or Chief Clinical Dietitian, you will be responsible for the preparation of breast milk and specialized formula per feeding orders, including recipe calculation, fortification, labeling, and delivery. You will also support patient nutrition services by obtaining and processing meal orders via telephone and ensuring diet compliance. Additional responsibilities include maintaining inventory, logging preparations, ensuring equipment cleanliness, and collaborating with clinical and foodservice teams to support patient care and satisfaction.

 

 

 

Salary Range: $26.37-$34.83 Hourly

Job Qualifications

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• Knowledge of basic math for weights and measures
• Knowledge of use of gram scale
• Ability to read and write English and to demonstrate strong verbal and written skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely.
• Demonstrate computer literacy.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to follow instructions and formula recipes accurately.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull at least 50 lbs.
• Ability to use thermometer, calculator, liquid measuring equipment such as graduated cylinders, baby bottles, and syringes.