CALL CENTER SWITCHBOARD

Franklin Primary Health Center, Inc.; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin Primary Health Center, Inc. in Mobile, AL, is seeking a Switchboard Operator/Appointment Scheduler to manage multi-line telecommunication across multiple locations and route calls efficiently.

The role handles scheduling for all sites and specialties, records messages, maintains patient information, and ensures HIPAA privacy; requires excellent telephone skills and professional demeanor in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience handling a high volume of telephone calls.
• Excellent telephone and written communication skills; professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Operates a multi-line telecommunications system across locations.
• Answers, screens, routes calls and takes messages as needed.
• Schedules appointments accurately for all sites and specialties.
• Maintains patient information and adheres to privacy requirements.
• Performs clerical duties including typing and mail sorting.

Skills

Multi-line telecommunication

Telephone etiquette

Communication skills

Customer service

Appointment scheduling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: Under general supervision, the Switchboard Operator/Appointment Scheduler operates switchboard to relay incoming,outgoing, and interoffice calls by performing the following duties.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Operates a multi-line telecommunications system encompassing multi-locations. Supplies information to callers and records messages as needed.Answers, screens, and promptly routes incoming telephone calls and takes messages as needed.Does not leave callers on "hold and unattended" for longer than 60 seconds.Screens, transfers and puts calls on "hold" efficiently and without offending caller.Manages multiple calls without losing callers.Takes messages, when necessary, accurately and delivers them as necessary.Operates paging system to relay in-house announcements or call individuals to phone as necessary.Exercises effective management and control of telephone system.Performs clerical duties such as typing, proofreading, appointment scheduling, and sorting mail.Accurately schedules appointments for all sites and specialties throughout organization. Obtain and update accurate information,such as patient name and contact informationPerforms empanelment of patient during appointment scheduling.Performs other duties as assigned by the Call Center Manager or designee.Will contribute to a departmental plan to meet centers established benchmarks.ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Redirects callers to other Center telephone numbers, if needed.Prompt arrival and regular attendance at workOther duties as indicated at the discretion of the Center Manager or designeeThe preceding examples are representative of the assignments performed by this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive.CUSTOMER SATISFACTION REQUIREMENTS: Must provide the very best customer satisfaction to patients, visitors, and co-workerat all time in a professional and courteous manner.Doing things right the first time.Making people feel welcome.Showing respect for each customer.Anticipating customer needs and concerns.Keeping customers informed.Helping and going the extra mile.Responding quickly.Protecting privacy and confidentiality.Demonstrating proper telephone etiquette.Taking responsibility for handling complaints.Being professional.Taking ownership of your attitude toward Service Excellence.JOPERFORMANCE STANDARDS: Performance will be evaluated by the Center Manager or designee by using the PerformanceEvaluation Form wherein an overall satisfactory rating is considered as a minimum acceptable level of performance.HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: The health and safety requirements described here are representative of those that mustbe met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.1. Must adhere to safety regulations, personnel policies and procedures.2. Must receive Safety and Hazardous Communication training annually.3. Maintain yearly health maintenance records by obtaining TB skin testing.PRIVACY RULE COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS:Adheres to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA Privacy Rule) policies and procedures.Must successfully complete Privacy Rule compliance training annually or as revisions are made to the policies and procedures.Must comply with Privacy Rule guidelines by learning to protect FPHC patient’s medical privacy.Must comply with Privacy Rule guidelines by appropriately maintaining our patient information in compliance with national standards.5. Must comply with Privacy Rule guidelines by providing appropriate security of FPHC patient records.PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION (PHI) ACCESS: RESTRICTED- For purposes of HIPAA Compliance there are 4 workforce categories, which define the level of access to PHI that is granted to the incumbent. This position is classified under ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF and therefore granted RESTRICTED access- to be defined according to workforce member’s specific job duties. Use and disclosure must be in accordance with applicable privacy policies and procedures.QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High school graduate or GED equivalent. Must be experienced in handling high volume of telephone calls and possess good telephone skills. Must be pleasant and able to communicate effectively.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Demonstrates knowledge and ability to operate multi-line telecommunication equipment efficiently and effectively. Excellent telephone and communication skills required. Possess the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written form. Posses a polite and helpful attitude at all times. Demonstrates professionalism when dealing with clients, staff and vendors.CERTIFICATION, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: Work is sedentary in nature. Requires working under stressful conditions. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity. Requires the ability to distinguish letters or symbols. Requires the use of office equipment, such as copier, computer terminals and keyboards, telephones, calculators or fax machines. Requires normal vision range. Requires frequent standing, sitting, bending, stooping or stretching. Requires alternating site location, hours and work days.