Hospital Operator - Full Time

Vassar Brothers Medical Center; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY seeks a full-time Telephone Operator to answer the hospital's main lines, route calls to emergency and patient information, and deliver accurate information while upholding privacy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities include maintaining on-call schedules, logging events in Excel, using Vocera and paging systems for life-safety codes, and upholding professional standards.

Qualifications

• HS Graduate or Equivalent required.
• Minimum of 6 months' switchboard, direct customer service or guest services position.
• Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel and Outlook. Ability to communicate in Spanish and/or Portuguese a plus.

Responsibilities

• Answers main number and patient information calls in a timely fashion, exhibiting strong customer service skill resulting in service excellence for the caller.
• Implements code protocols accurately as written in the department Policy and Procedure Manual; handles emergencies with proper activation procedures using Vocera, phone and paging systems.
• Monitors all emergency devices and alarm systems and notifies appropriate personnel when activated; documents incident reports and logs.
• Maintains up-to-date databases and on-call schedules to provide accurate information quickly.
• Demonstrates courteous and friendly manner while adhering to hospital policies on professionalism and respect.
• Documents and maintains code logs in Excel spreadsheets.
• Participates in establishing and achieving department goals.
• Shows willingness to assist coworkers and take on additional tasks to improve efficiency.
• Establishes and maintains productive relationships with supervisors, coworkers and customers.
• Maintains and models Northwell Health values.
• Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Customer service

Computer skills

Spanish/Portuguese

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Full-Time: Variable 8-hour shifts between 2:00pm-7:00am, including overnights. Rotating weekends & holidays as needed.

Northwellis the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State's largest private employer with over 104,000 employees - including members ofNorthwell Health Physician Partners- who are working to change health care for the better.

Summary

Answers and routes incoming calls to the hospital's main number, emergency lines and patient information lines. Demonstrates service excellence by providing accurate information regarding the Hospital, its patients and staff while ensuring adherence to all Hospital policies and procedures, especially those regarding privacy and confidentiality. Assist in maintaining up-to-date computerized databases and on-call schedules in a timely fashion. Exhibits strong customer service and telephone skills.

Responsibilities

• 1. Answers main number and patient information calls in a timely fashion, exhibiting strong customer service skill resulting in service excellence for the caller.
• 2. Implements code protocols accurately as it is written in the department Policy and Procedure Manual. Demonstrates clear understanding, knowledge and proficiency in handling emergencies. Responsible for carrying out proper activation procedures using Vocera, computerized phone and paging systems for life safety codes that occur in any Nuvance location.
• 3. Monitors all emergency devices and alarm systems and notifies the appropriate personnel when activated. Documents accurately and timely utilizing the appropriate log books/sheets and incident reports for all Emergency alarms. Responsible for maintaining contact with Engineering and/or Security department at all times. Notifies EVS or Engineering of any telephone or TV issues and concerns in patient rooms.
• 4.Maintains up-to-date databases and on-call schedules to provide requested information accurately and efficiently.
• 5. Demonstrates a courteous and friendly manner when assisting callers adhering to the Hospital's policies regarding professionalism and respect. Maintains composure when faced with difficult or stressful situations.
• 6. Document and maintain code logs in Excel spreadsheets.
• 7. Participates in establishment and achievement of department goals.
• 8. Demonstrates willingness to assist co-workers and/or to accept additional assignments as requested to support the department's efficiency as observed by the supervisor.
• 9. Establish and maintain efficient working relationships with supervisor, coworkers and the customers.
• 10. Maintain and Model Nuvance Health Values.
• 11. Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.
• 12. Performs other duties as required.

Education Skills Experience

• HS Graduate or Equivalent required.
• Minimum of 6 months' switchboard, direct customer service or guest services position.
• Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel and Outlook. Ability to communicate in Spanish and/or Portuguese a plus.

Working Conditions

• Manual: Little or no manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
• Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk
• Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force

Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Org Unit: 1841
Department: Telephone Operators
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $21.00 - $24.00 Hourly