Hospital Communications Specialist

Atlantic Health System; New Jersey; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System is seeking a switchboard operator to manage the central switchboard, answer and route calls, and communicate announcements according to policies. The role maintains the call directory and updates toll records, with potential clerical tasks such as mail distribution.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, and preferred candidates have hospital switchboard or call center experience and at least 1 year in customer service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in switchboard operations/multi-line phone services in a hospital or medical facility.
• Experience working in a Call Center.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Customer Service or relevant area.

Responsibilities

• Receives and relays internal and external calls and provides general information according to policies and procedures.
• Troubleshoots system issues when needed.
• Utilizes desk directories, on-call lists, reference guides, and other associated reference materials.
• Operates beeper and paging system to contact hospital personnel and code team.
• Communicates codes, alerts, drills, and other announcements according to established policies and procedures, including disaster management plans.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Phone systems

Disaster communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Switchboard system

Job description

Atlantic Health System is seeking a switchboard operator to manage the central switchboard, answer and route calls, and communicate announcements according to policies. The role maintains the call directory and updates toll records, with potential clerical tasks such as mail distribution.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, and preferred candidates have hospital switchboard or call center experience and at least 1 year in customer service.