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BJC HealthCare

Patient Dining Associate

Saint Louis, MO

$15.50 - $19.50/hr

Come join us at Barnes-Jewish Hospital as a Patient Dining Associate. DAILY PAY AVAILABLE * Full Time * Must Be Able to Work AM & PM Shifts * Rotating Weekends and Holidays * Assembling Trays

BJC HealthCare

Patient Dining Associate

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$17 - $21.07/hr

Come join us at Barnes-Jewish Hospital as a Patient Dining Associate. DAILY PAY AVAILABLE * Full Time * Must Be Able to Work AM & PM Shifts * Rotating Weekends and Holidays * Assembling Trays

Mercy

Float Pool Patient Care Associate

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

Patient Care Associate Under the direction of the RN or LPN, assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patient's highest level of wellness. Works cooperatively with others as ...

BJC HealthCare

Patient Dining Associate II

Saint Louis, MO

$15.50 - $19.50/hr

This position also serves as a trainer for new Patient Dining associates. Must attain ServSafe Certification and pass Patient Dining test within 90 days. Responsibilities * Has knowledge of all ...

BJC HealthCare

Patient Dining Associate II

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$17.25 - $22.33/hr

This position also serves as a trainer for new Patient Dining associates. Must attain ServSafe Certification and pass Patient Dining test within 90 days. Responsibilities * Has knowledge of all ...

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How much do patient associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for patient associate in Troy, IL is $21.81, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.26 and $26.44 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Patient Associate vs Medical Assistant?

AspectPatient AssociateMedical Assistant
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma; on-the-job trainingHigh school diploma; certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, outpatient facilitiesClinics, hospitals, physician offices
Job ResponsibilitiesPatient support, scheduling, administrative tasksClinical tasks, patient prep, administrative duties
Industry UsageHealthcare, patient care supportHealthcare, clinical support roles

While both roles support patient care, Patient Associates primarily focus on patient support and administrative tasks, whereas Medical Assistants perform clinical duties alongside administrative work. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

What are the duties of a patient associate?

A patient associate assists healthcare staff by providing support to patients, such as helping with daily activities, ensuring comfort, and communicating patient needs to medical teams. They may also perform basic clerical tasks, monitor patient conditions, and maintain a clean and safe environment, often requiring good communication skills and basic medical knowledge.

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Infographic showing various Patient Associate job openings in Troy, IL as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 49% Full Time, 38% Part Time, and 13% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $45,363 per year, or $21.8 per hour.

Patient Dining Associate

Saint Louis, MO

BJC HealthCare
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees
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$15.50 - $19.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago

BJC Healthcare rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 232 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Do you enjoy working with others? Do you enjoy helping others? Come join us at Barnes-Jewish Hospital as a Patient Dining Associate.

         DAILY PAY AVAILABLE

  • Full Time
  • Must Be Able to Work AM & PM Shifts
  • Rotating Weekends and Holidays
  • Assembling Trays
  • Delivering Trays to Patients

Overview

St. Louis Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children’s provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to “do what’s right for kids.”

Providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Children’s commitment since its inception in 1879. Today, the hospital serves patients and families across a 300-mile service area, and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. 

St. Louis Children’s consistently ranks among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report in all surveyed categories. In 2021, St. Louis Children’s was one of eight children’s hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. The hospital’s academic and physician partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is one of the top-ranked medical schools in the United States. Since 2005, St. Louis Children’s has been designated as a Magnet® hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC).


Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Performs patient meal service for the Department of Food and Nutrition. Responsible for patient meal service on assigned units. This includes menu selections, tray assembly, catering rounds, tray delivery and retrieval, recording of intake/calorie counts, special requests, galley/floor stock maintenance, and nourishment delivery. Communicates directly with nursing to obtain updated diet orders. Responds to patient, family and nursing needs.

Responsibilities

  • Delivers patient meals to assigned areas, documents meals and calorie intake and rounds on patients in accordance to department expectations.
  • Assembles meal trays and menus in accordance to guidelines.
  • Communicates patient diets, delivery of meals and special requests with patient care team.
  • Maintains an organized and stocked galley.

    • Minimum Requirements

    Experience

  • No Experience

    • Supervisor Experience

  • No Experience

    • Preferred Requirements

    Education

  • High School Diploma or GED

    • Benefits and Legal Statement

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    At BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

    • Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
    • Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
    • Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
    • 401(k) plan with BJC match
    • Tuition Assistance available on first day
    • BJC Institute for Learning and Development
    • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
    • Adoption assistance

    To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

    *Not all benefits apply to all jobs

    The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

    Qualifications:

    Role Purpose

    Performs patient meal service for the Department of Food and Nutrition. Responsible for patient meal service on assigned units. This includes menu selections, tray assembly, catering rounds, tray delivery and retrieval, recording of intake/calorie counts, special requests, galley/floor stock maintenance, and nourishment delivery. Communicates directly with nursing to obtain updated diet orders. Responds to patient, family and nursing needs.

    Responsibilities

  • Delivers patient meals to assigned areas, documents meals and calorie intake and rounds on patients in accordance to department expectations.
  • Assembles meal trays and menus in accordance to guidelines.
  • Communicates patient diets, delivery of meals and special requests with patient care team.
  • Maintains an organized and stocked galley.

    • Minimum Requirements

    Experience

  • No Experience

    • Supervisor Experience

  • No Experience

    • Preferred Requirements

    Education

  • High School Diploma or GED
    • Education:UNAVAILABLEEmployment Type: FULL_TIME

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    About BJC Healthcare

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    BJC Healthcare, situated in Saint Louis, MO, US, is one of the largest healthcare organizations in the United States. Launched in 1993, BJC encompasses 15 hospitals and multiple health service organizations covering the metropolitan St. Louis area, mid-Missouri and Southern Illinois. This healthcare titan's services cover a vast field, from community health and wellness, to pediatric care, to advanced specialty care. BJC is well-known for its two nationally recognized hospitals, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children's Hospital, both affiliated with Washington University School of Medicine. Its mission revolves around improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves through leadership, education, innovation, and excellence in medicine.

    Industry

    Health care and social assistance

    Company size

    10,000+ Employees

    Headquarters location

    Saint Louis, MO, US

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