Patient Services Director- UMMC Jackson Main Tower

Job Description

Aramark Healthcare+is seeking candidates for a  Patient Services Director position at  UMMC , located in  Jacksin, MS . The Patient Service Director will support the Patient Services Operation in the Food & Nutrition Department and will be responsible for developing and executing dining solutions to meet patient and customer needs and tastes. This person will utilize technical training and interpret government mandated nutritional standards in the healthcare industry on food health to develop healthy menu implementation plans. Directs the patient feeding process, quality assurance and drives patient satisfaction scores and nursing relationships. 

Job Responsibilities

? Participate in planning and executing consistent nutrition and patient communications and strategies and serve as a nutrition/patient resource across a multi-site component or highly complex healthcare facility.
? Create and manage a network of thought leaders to support nutrition issues and strategies across the component.
? Manage and control resources and materials to ensure quality, adequacy of supply, and cost control within budgetary guidelines.
? Directs patient food service activities, complying with established standards inc. the patient feeding program and delivery of trays to patient units. 
? Leads patient service managers, supervisors and staff to ensure meals are properly prepared and delivered to patients
? Owns the 'Adopt a Floor' program and ensures rounding is conducted on patients/departments
? Oversees the diet office and the service ambassador program
? Records safety and sanitation compliance

Qualifications

? Requires 3-5 years of food service management experience.
? Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
? Healthcare Food Service experience required. 
? Must be a self starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision. 
? Experience managing, motivating and engaging a large workforce.
? Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs required.
? Excellent interpersonal, customer services and organizational skills required. 
? A college education in Nutrition or Dietetics preferred.
? SERV Safe Certification is a plus.

Education

About Aramark

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Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

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.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at or connect with us on  Facebook ,  Instagram and  Twitter .