Evening Hospital Switchboard & PBX Operator (PRN)

Prime Healthcare; Missouri; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

Bereavement leave, FMLA and other time

Employer 401K options

Tuition reimbursement options

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Prime Healthcare's St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO is seeking a PBX Operator to join the communications team.

This per diem, part-time role covers evenings (Fri-Sat 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM) and includes greeting visitors, routing calls, and supporting emergency communications. The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or equivalent, prior PBX or switchboard experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior PBX/switchboard experience preferred.
• Experience in office or receptionist roles helpful.
• Effective written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a hospital setting.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Answer and route incoming calls to departments, physicians, or staff promptly.
• Greet visitors and direct them to the appropriate contacts; handle emergency calls as needed.
• Monitor and maintain the telephone system; log messages accurately.
• Support communication during hospital emergencies or critical events.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with hospital policies.

Skills

PBX experience

Office/receptionist

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

PBX system

Telephone system

Job description

Prime Healthcare's St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO is seeking a PBX Operator to join the communications team.

This per diem, part-time role covers evenings (Fri-Sat 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM) and includes greeting visitors, routing calls, and supporting emergency communications. The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or equivalent, prior PBX or switchboard experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced hospital environment.