Job Description:
The Nutrition Specialist role in Athens plays a vital part in ensuring quality healthcare services across medical, therapeutic, and support functions. This role involves a wide range of responsibilities, from direct patient care and medical diagnostics to pharmaceutical services, facility maintenance, and sanitation operations. As a key contributor to the healthcare ecosystem in Greece, the Nutrition Specialist supports doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals by maintaining equipment, ensuring cleanliness, assisting with transportation of patients, managing inventory, and performing specific clinical or non-clinical duties. Precision, empathy, and adherence to national healthcare guidelines are essential for daily success. The position requires excellent communication, the ability to follow protocols, and effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. It may also involve operating technical systems, handling medical records, preparing equipment, or managing waste disposal. The Nutrition Specialist must ensure compliance with safety and hygiene regulations, particularly in clinical settings, and often operates under pressure in fast-paced environments. This role contributes significantly to patient outcomes and institutional efficiency, making it a core function within Greece’s public and private healthcare institutions.
Job Requirement:
• Knowledge of healthcare procedures and protocols
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts or weekends if needed
• Familiarity with patient mobility and lifting techniques
• Attention to detail and strong documentation habits
• Understanding of hygiene, infection control, and safety measures
• Minimum 2 years experience in a healthcare or hospital setting
• Certification in Medical Assisting or Support Care preferred
• Experience with sanitation and facility procedures is advantageous