PATIENT SERVICES MANAGER
Salary: 62,400 - 70,000 / year based on experience
Other Forms of Compensation: Flexible Paid Time Off, Benefits, 401K, Training
Pay Grade: 12
Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services company, serving more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across the country. With more than 31,000 associates nationwide, Morrison uses the Power of Food to create personalized dining experiences for patients and in their cafés to advance the healing and healthful missions of its clients. Morrison has been serving some of the nation’s largest health systems for more than 70 years, and it leverages culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise to provide consistency and transform the healthcare experience. Since 2012, Morrison has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work and Training Magazine has named it a Top 125/APEX Award Training Organization. Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, and serves more than 600M meals annually.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Patient Services Manager to lead our Patient Dining Services team at a 200-bed acute care hospital. This role is responsible for overseeing daily patient meal service operations, including a team of approximately 18 Dining Associates, Floor Stock Attendants, and Dish Room staff. As a smaller facility, the manager may oversee all Food & Nutrition team members during assigned shifts and should be comfortable taking a hands-on leadership approach.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in healthcare food service, patient satisfaction, and regulatory compliance. Knowledge of therapeutic diets and diet order systems is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct and oversee daily patient dining operations to ensure exceptional service, quality, and safety standards.
- Establish departmental goals and implement patient food service programs that meet the nutritional needs of the hospital's patient population.
- Recruit, train, coach, and develop frontline team members while fostering a positive and engaged work environment.
- Ensure compliance with physician-ordered diets and therapeutic nutrition requirements, maintaining accuracy and patient safety.
- Monitor and drive patient satisfaction initiatives, addressing service opportunities and implementing continuous improvement strategies.
- Supervise floor stock, tray line, meal delivery, and dish room operations to ensure efficient workflow and service excellence.
- Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and accrediting agency regulations, including HIPAA, patient rights, and food safety standards.
- Lead and participate in departmental meetings, quality assurance initiatives, performance improvement programs, and hospital-wide projects.
- Provide visible leadership on the floor, supporting staff and operations as needed throughout the shift.
Qualifications
- Associate degree with at least one year of food service experience, or a Bachelor's degree in Food Service Management, Hospitality, Nutrition, or a related field.
- Minimum of one year of supervisory or management experience in healthcare food service, preferably within an acute care environment.
- Certified Dietary Manager (CDM), Registered Dietetic Technician (DTR), or Registered Dietitian (RD) credentials are preferred.
- ServSafe® Certification is preferred.
- Working knowledge of therapeutic diets, diet office systems, electronic medical records (EMR), and patient meal ordering systems preferred.
- Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and healthcare technology systems.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on healthcare food service leader who is passionate about patient experience, team development, and operational excellence.
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Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Flexible Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Personal Leave
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.
Req ID: 1582185
Morrison Healthcare
AMY S MILLER
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Nearest Major Market: Syracuse
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