Room Service Operator

Kent Hospital; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Hospital in Warwick, Rhode Island, is seeking an individual to provide clerical support in preparing patient meal services. This role involves processing Room Service customer orders, assisting patients with menu selection, and maintaining accurate diet records.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma, at least 2 years of relevant experience, and basic computer skills. Knowledge of modified diets and carbohydrate counting is preferred, along with strong customer service abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years job-related experience required.
• Experience with carbohydrate counting and protein exchange systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process Room Service customer orders using HealthTouch system.
• Assist patients with menu selection and adherence to diet orders.
• Document meals served and handle food requests.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Knowledge of normal and modified diets

Ability to read, write, and speak English

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Primary Function

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

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.

Job Qualifications and Specifications

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.

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.