Patient Services Supervisor - Duke University Hospital

Title: Patient Services Supervisor - Duke University Hospital Requisition #: 664553 Location Durham, NC, US 27701 Job Description Patient Services Supervisors are responsible for a variety of specialized duties related to the receipt, interpretation, and follow-through of patient diet orders in hospital and long‑term care settings. Acts as a liaison between the patient, the Food and Nutrition Services Department, and Nursing Services. Helps train, support, & lead other Patient Services Workers. Job Responsibilities Supervises Patient Services Workers during meal service; delivers nourishment and/or snacks to patients as ordered by physician/dietitian in a timely manner. Visits patients to introduce the services of the Food and Nutrition Services Department. May obtain food preferences/dislikes from patients and/or family members. Communicates all patient food needs to the appropriate area of the Food and Nutrition Services Department. Ensures that nutrition diet care orders are provided to the patient by offering appropriate menu selections. Maintains and adheres to all sanitation standards by following assigned cleaning schedules and completing other sanitation tasks as assigned by the Supervisor/Relief Supervisor. Leads, trains, and supports Patient Services Workers in their roles supporting patients/residents. Inventories and re-stocks pantries, refrigerator, and freezers on assigned unit(s). Maintains temperature logs for unit refrigerators and freezers. Understands therapeutic diets using established protocols and provides assistance as Supervisor if an error is observed. Assists the clinical staff in ensuring all patients' basic nutrition care needs are met. This role may have physical demands, including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, extended walking and standing. It may also require uniforms and/or usage of personal protective equipment (PPE). Qualifications Experience as a Patient Services Supervisor required. Demonstrates leadership, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail. Must be able to speak, read, and write English. Bilingual abilities preferred but not required. Education Not specified. Equal Opportunity Employer At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Nearest Major Market: Durham Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh #J-18808-Ljbffr Aramark