Diet Assistant
About the position
The Diet Assistant processes meal orders for patients in order to promote a positive patient experience with the meal service. The Diet Assistant takes meal orders from patients, families or nursing staff either over the phone or by visiting the patient at the bedside. The Diet Assistant processes menus for Behavioral Health patients. Primary Department, Division, or Unit: Food and Nutrition Services, UHS Wilson Medical Center Work Shift and Schedule: This is a per diem position, which means you will work on an as needed, agreed upon basis. Working hours will be assigned by your manager. Compensation Range: \$17.05 \$22.17 per hour, depending on experience This position is not eligible for benefits. About United Health Services United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, notforprofit healthcare system in New York's Southern Tierprising four hospitals, longterm care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for twothirds of the region's population, produces \$1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers. At UHS, our work is guided by our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Whether you provide direct patient care or support behind the scenes, you are part of a d purpose: to improve the health and wellbeing of themunities we serve. Every employee plays a meaningful role in fulfilling our mission—we'd love for you to consider joining us! United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates,
Responsibilities
- processes meal orders for patients
- takes meal orders from patients, families or nursing staff either over the phone or by visiting the patient at the bedside
- processes menus for Behavioral Health patients
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Customer service experience
- Proficient in the use ofputers
Nice-to-haves
- Prior health care food service experience
