Room Service Operator

Care New England; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England seeks a Clerical Diet Aide to support patient meal preparation and dining services. You will process room service orders in HealthTouch, assist patients with menu choices, and maintain diet orders and nourishment labels.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent, at least 2 years related experience, and the ability to read, write, and speak English. Knowledge of normal and modified diets is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Knowledge and experience of normal and modified diets preferred.
• Basic computer skills and ability to process orders.

Responsibilities

• Processes Room Service orders using HealthTouch.
• Assists patients with menu selection and telephone back-ups.
• Maintains diet orders and nourishments labeling.
• Documents meals served and handles orders via phone or fax.
• Coordinates nourishments and tube feeding orders.

Skills

Customer service

HealthTouch

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

HealthTouch system

Job description

Job Summary

Assists the department in the Clerical aspects of preparation for patient meal service through accurate menu processing and assisting patients with menu selection.

Duties & Responsibilities

Processes Room Service customer orders using HealthTouch computer system, including patient/family-initiated orders and those patients needing assistance.

Assists patients with telephone call backs or personal visitation as needed while ensuring adherence to all diet orders.

Reviews computer printout to determine which patients have not placed an order for that meal period and initiates telephone or personal contact as appropriate.

Documents number of meals served each day. Takes phone calls and faxes orders for all food requests.

Receives requests for diet changes via computer, fax; or written format during downtime.

Makes necessary diet changes, keeps "Enter/Edit" computer screen and Room Service order system updated. Follows standard procedures for diet patterns.

Coordinates processing of AM and PM nourishments orders and prints AM and PM nourishment labels.

Processes orders for patients requested nourishments. Coordinate delivery of all tube feeding and oral supplement orders.

Uses customer service training in all patient or customer contact.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent is required. A minimum of 2 years job-related experience and basic computer skills is required. Must be able to read, write and speak English. Knowledge and experience of normal and modified diets and carbohydrate counting and protein exchange systems preferred.

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

EEO Statements

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.