Customer Service Call Operator / Per Diem

Hartford HealthCare; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits program

Opportunities for career development

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Customer Service Call Operator to manage phone communications with a positive attitude and customer-focused service. Located in Hartford, Connecticut, this role requires excellent telephone skills and the ability to handle high-pressure situations effectively.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, experience in a call center environment, and be bilingual in English and Spanish. Join a dedicated team that values quality customer service and offers opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum two to three years of customer service experience in a call center environment.
• Must possess skills in proper telephone etiquette.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a high volume call center.

Responsibilities

• Answer and route all incoming calls for both external and internal callers.
• Provide information to the public according to departmental procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient and hospital information.

Skills

Customer-focused attitude

Telephone skills

Detail-oriented

Excellent communication

Multi-tasking

Fluent in English and Spanish

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Additional education preferred

Tools

PC-based telephony systems

Amcom software

Job description

Location Detail: 80 Seymour Street (10008)

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most‑advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us.

Position Summary

Over 90% of our business is conducted over the phone and in most cases we are the first means of telephone contact the customer has with Hartford Hospital & the Institute of Living. This is a front‑line, first impression position requiring a person who is customer‑service oriented with a professional and positive attitude; while promoting a positive customer / patient experience.

The Customer Service Call Operator answers all calls 24x7 for the main published phone numbers for Hartford Hospital and the Institute of Living. Duties are to answer and route all incoming calls for both external and internal callers to the requested hospital location as well as assist callers with patient information, outgoing calls and general hospital information. Uses patient information database to access and to query patient information and provides information to the public according to departmental procedures and confidentiality standards. Provides paging services to hospital staff to include over‑head paging announcements and emergency notifications. Works as an effective team member through communication and collaboration. Strive to exceed customer expectations by providing quality customer service. Optimizes use of resources to effectively and efficiently achieve the goals and objectives of the department. Responsible for keeping procedural references organized and up to date. Responsible for operating a PC‑based telephony integrated system and accurately utilizes the features of the PBX consoles, headsets, telephones and other related equipment. Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time. Our Customer Service Call Center team members are required to come into work in adverse weather conditions, weekends, holidays and must be flexible to work various shifts whenever necessary to meet the business needs. Reports to Manager.

Key Accountabilities

• Customer Service/Telephone Skills: Display's positive voice qualities, communicates to our customers in a courteous and professional manner, follows guidelines for transfers and paging, follow department standards for utilizing appropriate telephone etiquette at all times to ensure consistent quality service is being delivered.
• Wireless Pager Device Operations: Responsible for programming new in‑house and long‑range pager devices, troubleshooting & replacing malfunctioning pager devices, supports 3,000 active pager devices hospital wide and also supports UConn Residents pager devices. Updates paging system software. Contacts paging service vendor for support and assistance.
• Functions in accordance with established policies, procedures and hospital standards in regard to emergency situations (i.e.: STAT’s, disaster plans, medical emergencies, etc.)
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient and hospital information. Performs all tasks with attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness. Utilizes all tools and resources effectively and efficiently to service the needs of our customers.
• Provides overhead paging throughout the hospital and records all emergency codes in accordance with established policies. Utilizes computer technology to initiate both numeric and alpha pages for both routine and emergency situations.
• Utilizes computerized On Call scheduling system and performs updates. Records technical problems with telephone and paging equipment. Notifies contracted vendors in the event of equipment malfunctions.
• Maintains attendance in accordance with Department standards. Provides coverage in the event that staffing is low during any shift and follows hospital policy. Assist with locating coverage when co‑workers report out.
• Participates with the training process of new team members. Participates in taking classes through the hospital’s learning and organizational development programs to further enhance job performance and service to our customers. Assumes responsibility for self‑improvement.
• Performs other duties as assigned by department management, for example; working on special projects, administration task, assisting our Guest Services team, etc.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Additional education preferred.
• A minimum of two‑three years of customer service experience in a call center environment preferred and or previous experience in a healthcare customer service setting with heavy telephone usage required.
• Must be detail oriented, customer focused, have a pleasant speaking voice, and possess skills in proper telephone etiquette.
• Demonstrate excellent human relations in verbal, interpersonal and written skills with the ability to work cooperatively within a diverse team environment.
• Ability to prioritize and follow established procedures and maintain a calm professional demeanor during busy periods and particularly in the event of an emergency.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a high volume call center environment.
• Ability to work independently with attention to detail yet uses good judgment in seeking advice when necessary.
• High record of dependability and good attendance record.
• Effective multi‑tasking skills. Must have basic keyboard skills and experience/knowledge of how to operate computers and telephones. Experience using a PC‑based telephone operator console with Amcom software experience preferred.
• Accountable for outstanding customer service that drives quality and an exceptional customer experience.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of regulations and guidelines, as well as procedures to ensure accurate and compliant processes are being administered.
• Professional appearance required.
• We are looking for Bi Lingual representatives that are fluent in English and Spanish.

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.