Patient Service Associate, Tech III - Food & Nutrition (FT, Days)
Posted on: 3 Apr 2021
Clarksville, TN
Job Description
Job Description
The Patient Service Associate is responsible for patient meal service, e.g. menu selection, tray assembly, tray delivery and pick up, special requests and needs. The Patient Service Associate must communicate patient food issues, concerns, and needs to Food and Nutrition Services and interact with nursing in regards to patient meal needs. The Patient Service Associate interacts with the dietitian & records percent food intake and completes intake analysis (calorie counts) when ordered. The Patient Service Associate reacts accurately and effectively to all menu or meal changes to ensure efficient timing of services, accuracy of physicians ordered.
The Patient Service Associate is responsible for patient meal service, e.g. menu selection, tray assembly, tray delivery and pick up, special requests and needs. The Patient Service Associate must communicate patient food issues, concerns, and needs to Food and Nutrition Services and interact with nursing in regards to patient meal needs. The Patient Service Associate interacts with the dietitian & records percent food intake and completes intake analysis (calorie counts) when ordered. The Patient Service Associate reacts accurately and effectively to all menu or meal changes to ensure efficient timing of services, accuracy of physicians ordered.
BASIC KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: (education, certifications, licensure, skills,)
Education / License / Certification:
* High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Experience / Skills:
* One (1) year healthcare experience preferred
Community Health Systems
Franklin, TN
Community Health Systems is a Fortune 500 company based in Franklin, Tennessee. It was the largest provider of general hospital healthcare services in the United States in terms of number of acute care facilities. As of December 31, 2016, it owns, leases or operates 158 hospitals in 22 states.
In August 2015, the company announced plans to spin off 38 hospitals and its management and consulting subsidiary, Quorum Health Resources, into a new publicly traded company called Quorum Health Corporation. The company completed the spinoff of Quorum Health Corporation on April 29, 2016. Quorum owns or leases hospitals across 16 states, primarily in cities or counties with populations of 50,000 or less. It is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol: QHC.
On October 3, 2016, CHS was removed from the S&P Midcap 400 and added to the S&P Smallcap 600. Under CEO Wayne T. Smith, the Company's stock has lost over 76% of its value since the year 2000.
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IndustryHealthcare
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No. of Employees120,000
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Jobs Posted6680
