PBX Operator

ICONMA; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Referral program

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a PBX Operator for our healthcare client in Long Beach, CA. You will deliver top-notch customer service, handle calls, direct inquiries, and use PBX systems and Epic for patient registration while upholding HIPAA standards.

Requirements include at least 6 months in a hospital or call center, strong communication, and basic computer skills. Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Vietnamese is preferred to support diverse patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Six months or more experience as an operator in a hospital or call center.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Strong customer service and positive work ethic.
• General computer skills including EMR and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to multitask and interact positively.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service using PBX and clinical protocols.
• Answer, direct, and route calls professionally and promptly.
• Monitor faxes and patient admissions in Epic, ensuring HIPAA compliance.
• Assist Public Safety with emergency procedures and paging.
• Document emergency codes and patient identifiers accurately.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Epic EMR

HIPAA compliance

Bilingual English

Education

High school diploma

Medical Terminology course

Tools

Interactive Intelligence PBX

Epic EMR

Job description

Our Client, a Healthcare company, is looking for a PBX Operator for their Long Beach, CA location.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to deliver and provide excellent customer service using Simply Better and AIDET principles.
• Actively supports MHS initiatives, department performance improvement activities to establish continued enhancement of services provided by the PBX department. (Meetings, employee engagement survey, education, and training activities)
• Demonstrates appropriate level of expertise and proficiency using the PBX paging system (Interactive Intelligence) and the security radio.
• Ability to answer and direct calls timely and professionally. Provides general information such as phone numbers and location as required.
• Ability to understand and follow all emergency codes and alarm paging protocols. Performs paging functions accurately and timely. Works with Security in handling emergency situations professionally.
• Demonstrates the ability to monitor all incoming faxes including the lab requisitions and direct admissions. Avoids HIPAA violations by choosing the correct patient in Epic and registers patients timely and accurately in Epic. Adheres to department policy of using two patient identifiers.
• Delivers excellent customer service using “Simply Better” and AIDET principles with colleagues, physicians, patients and visitors. Maintains effective working relationships with coworkers and others. Receives Simply Better recognition cards or any other acknowledgement regarding customer service.
• Adheres to and supports MHS initiatives, department workflows/ improvements and standard work.
• Participates in and supports department specific performance improvement, staff meetings, and projects. (Employee Engagement survey, service excellence, etc.) Participates in the employee engagement action plan and assists with improving the score.
• Maintains an appropriate level of expertise in the Interactive Intelligence system and proficiency using the PBX paging system (Interactive Intelligence), fire panel and security radio.
• Assists Public Safety (Security) in handling all emergency situations in a professional cooperative manner.
• Performs paging functions on both the overhead and pager system in a timely manner that is accurate and expedient. Assists security in handling all emergency situations in a professional cooperative manner. Documents all emergency codes timely and accurately in the code book.
• Avoids HIPAA violations by choosing correct patient in Epic and registers patients timely and accurately in Epic.

Requirements:

• Six (6) months or more experience as an operator in a hospital or call center.
• Must communicate effectively and clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Positive work ethic.
• General computer skills required including: electronic medical record and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish, or English/Vietnamese).
• Hospital admitting experience a plus.

Preferred Education:

• High school graduate preferred.
• Medical Terminology related course or certificate.

Languages:

• English( Speak )
• Spanish( Speak )
• Vietnamese( Speak )

Minimum Degree Required:

• Completed High School (Diploma or GED)

Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities