PBX Operator

Jackson Hospital; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Hospital is seeking a PBX Operator to handle communications between the hospital and the public. You will operate the switchboard, radio paging, and PA systems to relay messages among physicians, nurses, and patients.

The role requires basic MS Word/Windows knowledge and a high school diploma or GED, with the ability to sit for 8 hours per shift and maintain acuity for hearing, vision, and speech.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED equivalent.
• Previous switchboard experience in a hospital or 911 operator or answering service center experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Windows.
• Typing speed of 50–60 words per minute.
• Must have visual, hearing and speech acuity; able to sit for 8 hours per shift.

Responsibilities

• The PBX Operator provides communication services between the Hospital and the general public.
• Operates a radio paging system to relay messages between physicians, nurse stations, and patients.
• Provide immediate communication for various codes to ensure life saving actions are taken promptly.
• Notify appropriate Hospital personnel in case of any type of disaster.

Skills

Typing 50–60 wpm

MS Word

Windows OS

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Telephone switchboard system

Radio pager

In-house PA system

Alarm monitor board

Job description

High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent

• Experience:

Previous switchboard experience in a hospital or 911 operator or answering service center experience preferred.

• Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations:

N/A

• Equipment/Tools/Work Aids:

Multiple position computerized telephone switchboard, radio-pager, in-house P.A. system, alarm monitor board,

• Specialized Skills:

Basic knowledge of Microsoft word and windows, ability to type 50-60 words/minute.

• Physical Requirements:

Visual, hearing, and speech acuity necessary from communication purposes. Must be able to sit for 8 hours per shift

Job Description

The PBX Operator provides communication services between the Hospital and the general public. He/she operates a radio paging system to relay incoming/outgoing messages between physicians, nurse stations, and patients. It is the PBX Operator’s responsibility to provide immediate communication for the various codes in order that life saving measures will be accomplished immediately. The PBX Operator provides immediate notification to proper Hospital personnel in the event of any type disaster.

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