Room Service Associate

02 UHS Hospitals; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

United Health Services (UHS) is seeking a Room Service Associate to deliver meals and support menu choices for patients at the Binghamton General Hospital. You will work with patients, families, nursing staff, and nutrition services to ensure safe, timely, and high-quality meal service in a courteous manner.

The role emphasizes sanitation, documentation, and stock management while maintaining a welcoming environment for patients and a supportive team dynamic among coworkers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Up to 1 year of related experience in a role or field with transferable skills.
• Up to 1 year of customer/patient-facing experience with the public.
• Up to 1 year of technical/systems experience using specialized tools, software, or equipment.
• Up to 1 year of healthcare experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient meals accurately and courteously through the room service program, ensuring proper tray placement and supporting patient comfort and satisfaction.
• Assist patients and family members with menu selections using approved scripting and responding to questions in a compassionate and respectful manner.
• Measure and record patient's intake information as required by physician orders and nursing standards of care.
• Utilize the room service computerized scanning system to track meal status and ensure timely, accurate delivery.
• Retrieve soiled trays from patient rooms and nursing units, inspecting for patient belongings, medications, or medical devices.
• Deliver supplies and nourishment items to nursing units, including preparing nutritional snacks and monitoring inventory levels of supplements and tube feeding supplies.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Overview

The Room Service Associate at United Health Services (UHS) helps create a positive patient experience by delivering meals accurately, supporting menu selections, and responding to patient needs with kindness and professionalism. This role works closely with patients, families, nursing staff, and nutrition services teams to ensure safe, timely, and high-quality meal service. The Room Service Associate also supports daily food service operations by maintaining sanitation standards, managing supplies, completing required documentation, and contributing to a welcoming environment where patients feel cared for and team members feel supported.

Primary Department, Division, or Unit: Food and Nutrition Services, UHS Binghamton General Hospital

Work Shift and Schedule: This is a per diem position, which means you will work on an as needed, agreed upon basis. Working hours will be assigned by your manager.

Compensation Range: $17.05 - $22.17 per hour, depending on experience

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Job Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Deliver patient meals accurately and courteously through the room service program, ensuring proper tray placement and supporting patient comfort and satisfaction
• Assist patients and family members with menu selections using approved scripting and responding to questions in a compassionate and respectful manner
• Measure and record patient's intake information as required by physician orders and nursing standards of care
• Utilize the room service computerized scanning system to track meal status and ensure timely, accurate delivery
• Retrieve soiled trays from patient rooms and nursing units, inspecting for patient belongings, medications, or medical devices
• Deliver supplies and nourishment items to nursing units, including preparing nutritional snacks and monitoring inventory levels of supplements and tube feeding supplies

Scope and Impact

• Contribute directly to patient experience, nutrition services operations, and interdisciplinary teamwork through reliable service delivery
• Communicate with nursing staff regarding meal status, patient needs, and service concerns to support coordinated care
• Perform assigned duties under general supervision with accountability for accuracy, safety, and timeliness

Compliance and Professional

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment by following proper food handling, sanitation, and infection prevention practices
• Record food temperatures and complete required Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and safety documentation
• Complete required training and competency validations within established timelines
• Safeguard sensitive data by following established security policies and procedures, using systems responsibly, and promptly reporting potential security incidents, risks, or policy violations
• As applicable to your role, support cybersecurity and data protection requirements throughout the supplier lifecycle by coordinating vendor risk assessments, monitoring third-party compliance, and promptly reporting identified supply chain or cybersecurity risks

Additional Expectations

• Assist with dish room operations, cleaning carts and equipment, restocking supplies, and performing other duties as assigned
• Demonstrate UHS Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation in all daily work and interactions
• Execute responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and applicable regulations
• Perform additional responsibilities as required to meet department and organizational needs

Position Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Up to 1 year of related experience in a role or field that provides transferable skills or knowledge relevant to the position
• Up to 1 year of customer/patient-facing experience directly interacting and communicating with the public
• Up to 1 year of technical/systems experience using specialized tools, software, or equipment required for the role
• Up to 1 year or healthcare experience working in the healthcare industry in any job function

About United Health Services

United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region’s population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers. At UHS, our work is guided by our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Whether you provide direct patient care or support behind the scenes, you are part of a shared purpose: to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Every employee plays a meaningful role in fulfilling our mission—we’d love for you to consider joining us! United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at www.uhsinc.com.

UHS proudly offers benefits to all full-time employees and part-time employees who are hired into a regular position of at least 24 hours per week (60% FTE).

Make New Connections We believe that people—and the connections among them—must remain at the core of everything we do. Whether you're directly caring for patients, supporting our clinical operations, or working to ensure our administrative functions run effectively, your impact will be recognized and appreciated.

Unlock Greater Opportunities Our commitment to you extends beyond a paycheck. We want you to thrive professionally and personally. Not only will you provide care and support for our patients, but you'll also be cared for, too. While many organizations make this claim, we back it up with action. We take workforce feedback seriously and we continually implement new education initiatives, compensation models, and recognition programs in service of our people.

Proud to be Team UHS Our footprint spans across every part of New York's Southern Tier. But we don't just serve our community, we're a part of it, too. We are volunteers, coaches, local leaders, parents or grandparents, and mentors. UHS team members can be found at almost every local walk, fundraiser, and sporting event. We promote wellness and health equity within and far beyond our walls.