Patient Services Director - Houston, TX

Houston, TX, United States

Patient Services Director - Houston, TXClick Here to Apply OnlineJob Description Morrison Healthcare Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving more than 600 hospitals and healthcare systems. Morrison's hospital kitchens, restaurants, and cafs feature socially responsible practices and exceptional guest experiences. The company's comprehensive Mindful Choices wellness and sustainability platform includes the latest in healthful eating and an understanding of behavioral change in food consumption. Morrison's alignment with Partnership for a Healthier America's (PHA) Hospital Healthy Food Initiative positively impacts up to 41 million patients and 500 million hospital meals annually. Morrison has been named one of Modern Healthcare's 'Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare' for the past five years, and Training Magazine's Top 125 organizations for the past six consecutive years. The company is a division of Compass Group and has more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 17,000 professional food service team members.Job SummaryJob Summary: Responsible to direct the functions of Patient Food Services for the system. These functions include, but are not limited to, management, education, training, and performance improvement of patient food service personnel. In coordination with the Systems Director Operations and Director, Nutrition Systems, assures compliance with all patient related regulatory agencies in each facility in the system. Ensures patient satisfaction and good public relations are achieved through the safe and efficient use of resources.Key Responsibilities:Coordinates and implements system's patient service programs based upon system's medical direction, patient population, and contractHires, leads, directs, coaches, trains, and develops patient services managers and supervisorsOversees the evaluation of and discipline of patient food services employees, as applicable and according to departmental policyMonitors competency, productivity and documentation accuracy of patient services managers and teams utilizing necessary tools and resourcesVisits patients on an assigned nursing unit or area and helps ensure that every patient is visited by a member of the management or professional team at least once during their hospital stayEnsures patient services staff assists in achieving stated patient satisfaction goalsCommunicates effectively with all team members, patients and families through conferences, individual consultation and committee participationPerforms other tasks that may be assignedPreferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Hospitality Management or related field or equivalentMinimum of five (5) years' work experience with at least two (2) years in healthcare, including one (1) year in a managerial positionCertified Dietary Manager required if associate does not have a degree in Nutrition or Dietetics; Registered Dietitian preferredServSafe CertifiedSome knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentationSupervisory, leadership, management and coaching skillsCommunication skills both written and verbalAbility to communicate on various levels to include management, client, customer and associate levelsFinancial, budgetary, accounting and computational skillsProficient computer skills to include; various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, e-mail and the InternetApply to Morrison Healthcare todayMorrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USAClick here to Learn More about the Compass StoryCompass 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.Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits.MedicalDentalVisionLife Insurance/ ADDisability InsuranceRetirement PlanFlexible Time OffHoliday Time Off (varies by site/state)Associate Shopping ProgramHealth and Wellness ProgramsDiscount MarketplaceIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceCommuter BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.Req ID:1246880Morrison HealthcareJoshua Ryan Keith[[req_classification]]