PATIENT SERVICES MANAGER Syracuse NY

A Fresh Approach To Great Results.

Charlotte-based Compass Group North America is the leading food management company with more than $8.2 billion in revenues in 2007. Its parent company, UK-based Compass Group PLC was ranked the 13th largest employer by Fortune magazine in 2007. It has worldwide revenues of $20.2 billion. Our vision for success is a powerful one ? to continue to rise above the competition in every aspect of our business ? from leading-edge technology, to purchasing, to foodservice, to catering and vending. That kind of commitment commands only the best, and its our great people providing great service that generates our great results. In turn, its important to us that our talented employees be given the proper resources to achieve their fullest potential. Play a key role in our future success:

Morrison Management Specialists, a division of Compass Group, is one of the nations leading specialists dedicated exclusively to healthcare and senior living food and nutritional services. Operating under two divisions, Morrison Healthcare Food Services and Morrison Senior Dining, we offer customized solutions for quality and cost management.  Its an innovative recipe that has worked for over half a century.

Formed in 1953 with the idea of bringing our retail expertise to hospitals, we have grown into an industry leader with national reach.  Since the beginning, our strategy hasn• t changed• achieve our business goals by helping our customers meet theirs!  With over 1,200 registered dietitians, 200 executive chefs and 15,000 professional food service team members, Morrison is actively committed to fostering ways to enjoy great-tasting, healthy food through superior customer service.  The Atlanta-based company serves approximately 430 acute care clients and 375 senior dining clients in 44 states including some of the largest and most prominent integrated healthcare systems and senior living communities in the United States.

Job Description

Patient Services Manager

Syracuse, NY

Patient Services Managers who work for Morrison Management Specialists have the opportunity to access the latest trends in dietary, nutrition and foodservice management.  With our resources and your expertise as a foodservice manager, you will be valued as you go through your day making a difference to our patients and customers.

This exciting position will provide both challenge and satisfaction while allowing you continued career growth.  As a member of our management team you will have the opportunity to perform a variety of duties to include the planning and supervision of patient food assembly and service, scheduling, hiring, dismissal and training of tray line, diet office and hospitality personnel.  Additionally, as a member of the management team, you will ensure patient satisfaction and good public relations through the safe and efficient use of resources.

Join our team and be eligible for comprehensive benefits, tuition reimbursement, a 401K Plan, and many other benefits.

Required Skills and Abilities

* Supervisory, leadership, management and coaching skills * Good communication skills both written and verbal * Ability to communicate on various levels to include management, customer and associate levels * Willingness to participate in patient satisfaction activities * Knowledge of financial, budgetary, accounting and computational practices * Proficient computer skills to include; various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, e-mail and the Internet * Ability to multi-task as well as stay on task and concentrate with constant interruptions * Exhibit courtesy, tact and reasonable speed in performance of duties

Qualifications

* B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Management, Dietetics or related field; or Associates Degree plus three (3) years of directly related experience preferred * Minimum of three (3) years of acute or long-term care experience preferred, depending upon formal degree or training * One (1) to three (3) years of direct foodservice operational management experience, preferably in an acute or long-term care setting * Knowledge of P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable * Registered Dietitian, Registered Diet Technician or Certified Dietary Manager certificate preferred * Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet * Must be willing to participate in patient/resident satisfaction programs/activities * ServSafe certified highly desirable * Must be able to successfully complete criminal background checks (State and Federal) and drug screenings

Great People. Great Service. Great Results. At Compass Group North America, our superior balance of efficiency and quality attract the highest caliber level of service our clients deserve. We retain the finest workers with a highly competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits plan. If you• re looking for a career where you set the standard for personal advancement, then Compass Group North America is for you! Working together, we will continue to experience success as the industrys best.

Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

Compass Group North America is a diversity growth-oriented organization. Our goal is to improve the quality of work life by using fair and consistent treatment and providing equal growth opportunities for ALL associates. EOE & AA Employer M/F/D/V

Please refer to job code 262050 when responding to this ad.

Category:	Healthcare/Social Services
Location:	Syracuse, NY
County:	Onondaga County
ZIP Code:	13201
Pay Rate:	Open
Job Terms:	full time
Company:	Compass Group North America
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