Patient Dining Associate - HRMC - FT

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center is seeking a Patient Dining Associate to support on-unit dining services. You will help patients with menu selections, assemble and deliver meals, and work closely with nursing and culinary teams to ensure accuracy and timely service.

The role requires clear communication, basic math and computer skills, and adherence to HIPAA and sanitation standards. Previous food service experience is preferred, with opportunities to grow within a patient-centered healthcare

Qualifications

• Clear communication with patients and team members.
• Ability to perform basic math for meal counts and portions.
• Proficiency with basic computer tasks used in patient dining workflows.

Responsibilities

• Help patients understand menu selections and coordinate with nursing to meet nutritional requirements.
• Determine menu alternatives for allergies, cultural, ethnic, or religious preferences, and patient inquiries.
• Assemble meals by tray according to patient selections and retrieve trays on schedule.
• Follow HIPAA, HACCP, and sanitation policies and ensure patient safety and confidentiality.
• Assist dietitians in monitoring meals for patients on special diets or calorie-controlled plans.
• Communicate problems or concerns with patients to appropriate personnel promptly.
• Complete daily/weekly/monthly cleaning per Food Service policies.
• Adhere to health, sanitation, and department procedures; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Job description

A brief summary of what's aheadLocation:Hutchinson Regional Medical CenterFull Time Equivalent (FTE):1Job position summary:Patient Dining Associates work on assigned units in a healthcare facility, and provideservices that include helping patients make menu selections, assemble, deliver and pick-uptheir meal trays. They are part of the caregiving team, responsible for patient safety andsatisfaction goals by making sure meals are accurate and delivered at the right time andtemperature.Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.The benefits have never been more rewarding. Here are a few things we offer:Paid Parental LeaveTuition reimbursementPaid time offHoliday premium payShift and weekend differential pay401k with a 6% employer matchMedical, Dental, and Vision coverageEmployee assistance programHere is a look at the full job description:Patient Dining Associate - HRMC - FTESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Help patients understand their menu selections and work with nursing to ensure sure their orders comply with their nutritional requirements or restrictions.Work with the caregivers and culinary team to determine menu alternatives for patients with food allergies and sensitivities; cultural, ethnic and religious preferences; or when a patientinquires about additional selections.Manage tray tickets and assemble meals according to each patient’s menu selection in a timely and accurate manner. Retrieve trays from patient rooms at assigned times.Complies with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state and local authorities.Adhere to facility confidentiality and the patient’s rights policy as outlined in the facility’s Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) policies and procedures.Follows Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines when handling food, cleaning work stations and breaking down patient tray line.Follows facility and department infection control policies and procedures.Assist dietitians, such as helping monitor patients who cannot eat food through their mouth, are on liquid diets or have a specific calorie count to manage.Communicate problems or concerns with patients to appropriate personnel in a timely manner, following department procedures.Complete all daily, weekly or monthly cleaning as outlined in the Food Service policies and procedures manual.Comply with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations, as well as department sanitation procedures.Performs other duties assigned.Abides by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI).MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED :Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.Basic computer and mathematical skills.Ability to speak clearly.PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:Knowledge of food service operations.REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL SKILLS :Integrity:A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of honesty and the willingness to do the right thing.The ability to role model, inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Hutchinson Regional Healthcare SystemCompassion:A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of caring that is reflected in a high level of empathy and customer service with all that we come in contact.Ability to manage conflict, consider other points of view, and offer alternative solutions without jeopardizing overall project direction and the ability to manage customer expectations.Accountability:Demonstrated track record of ownership of situations, projects and issues.Able to work autonomously and have a high degree of flexibility to adapt to changing projects, priorities and work volumes.Respect:Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a diverse population.Treat all internal and external customers with a positive, proactive service orientation.Excellence :Strong communication and presentation skills with a proven ability to influence and lead teams to conclusion/decision making.Proven ability to think strategically but also must be able to lead day-to-day tactical processes.Demonstrated ability to manage and provide coaching and leadership on complex projects.Must be able to lead and/or facilitate process improvement.MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:N/APREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Previous food service experience.REQUIRED LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:N/APREFERRED LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:N/AWe provide equal employment opportunitiesHutchinson Regional Healthcare System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.We participate in E-VerifyWe will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, we are required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before we can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. We will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed form I-9.