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Base pay range
Base pay range
$18.50 / hr - $27.75 / hr
Major Responsibilities
- Answer all incoming / internal calls to the main hospital
- Direct calls to the appropriate department / individual; aid callers dialing out
- Assist patients who do not know how to dial out on the phone in the room
- Assist hospital associates in making calls, troubleshooting phone / fax issues, directory assistance
- Remain at all times courteous and professional with all callers
- Ensure that caller is transferred to the appropriate area or department to minimize transfers
- Distributes special equipment to the hearing impaired patients
Emergency / Code and Paging
Respond to alarm on 8 Emergency panels and 24 Codes called on the Emergency phone. Announce on overhead page and activate notification for each alarm / codeRead alarm on panels to ensure accuracy when announcing locationFor Code procedures, clarify location and type of alarm with caller before announcingKeep accurate record of alarm testing so all operators know the status of the alarmNotify supervisor of all problems with alarmsKeep log of codes for Staff Development and NursingWhen speaking with patient / visitor, speak in a calm manner to reduce panicMessages and Physician Contact
Answer physician's answering service calls; take appropriate messages and relay to the appropriate physician or officeSpeak with caller and take message in a non-judgemental mannerEnsure that the message is accurate with patient's name, caller's name, phone number and clear messageGive message to office or physician; check on-call schedule to give message to the appropriate physicianFile messages in physician's slotAssist in maintaining vacation / holiday / office closed schedulesOverhead Paging
Overhead page physicians upon requestOverhead page to announce emergencies, codes, drills, etc.; perform overhead paging in a calm, professional mannerEnsure that non-paging talk is not broadcast on overhead paging systemPhone Repairs and Maintenance
Perform minor phone repairs and exchanges, replacing handsets, cords, etc. as needed on staff and patient roomsAssist in troubleshooting phone / fax problemsRefer unresolved problems to Telcom ManagerWork Schedule and General Duties
Maintain personnel work schedule in a professional manner; be flexible and cover absences when neededArrive for scheduled shifts on time to be logged in and ready to take calls at start timePerform other duties as assignedAdhere to dress codeMaintain a clean, organized workspaceRemain in compliance with all hospital and department policies and procedures, including absenteeism policyEducation / Experience Required : High school diploma or equivalent.
1-2 years of hospital, medical group or switchboard experienceKnowledge, Skills & Abilities Required : Ability to speak English fluentlyGood communication skillsGood interpersonal skillsGood keyboarding skillsNonePhysical Requirements And Working Conditions
Ability to see / utilize information from board, screens, over-head monitors and alarm panelsMust be detail orientedAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentMust be good at multi-taskingMust be patient and compassionate with callersMust be able to sit through shiftSeniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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