DIR - ANCILLARY SERVICES

Doctors Hospital of Laredo, in Laredo, TX, is a 183-bed acute care facility that offers a range of medical services. You'll feel a difference when you walk in our doors. There's pride in the care we deliver and a commitment to serving Laredo's growing healthcare needs.

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JOB SUMMARY:

The Director of Ancillary Services serves as the primary representative in the daily operations of the Dietary and Environmental Services departments. Dietary responsibilities include insuring safe food handling, volume food production, menu development and modification, meal assembly and portion control, inventory management, financial performance, infection control/sanitation and overall department function. As the primary leader for the Environmental Services department, the Director of Ancillary Services is responsible for executing company and facility environmental services programs and procedures by directing the training and provision of services by Environmental Services and Linen staff.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Maturity, good judgment and the ability to work comfortably with people in the department; possess the ability to manage in a diverse environment with focus on client and customer services; good organizational, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills are essential for success in this role.
2. The ability to identify defects in the preparation and service of food as well as insure that the provision of environmental services throughout the building including patient care areas.
3. Responsible for responding effectively to changing demands. Must be able to work under pressure and maintain composure in stressful situations, to use good judgment and available resources, be detail oriented, and meet established deadlines regardless of the presence of adverse conditions
4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required. P&L accountability and/or contract-managed service experience is desirable.
5. Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to DHL’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.
6. Other duties as assigned or required

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment

• Competitive Compensation & Paid Time Off
• Excellent Benefit Packages
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

• Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations!
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses

• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

If you would like to learn more about the position before applying, please contact Vanessa Martinez, Recruiter at [email protected] and by phone at 956-523-2027.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor Degree in business or related field required; Master's Preferred.
• Five years of relevant experience in similar role
• When required by a local health or other regulatory agency, a valid Food Handler’s Permit or Health Department Training Certificate is required.

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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