PBX operator

Mission Community Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Community Hospital is seeking a PBX Operator to manage a multi-position switchboard, handle incoming/outgoing calls, and monitor alarms and panels. You will greet callers, sign in visitors, and relay messages to physicians and staff with professionalism.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, strong verbal and written skills, and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred, with experience using PBX and work order systems beneficial.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate
• Good verbal and written skills, Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with patients, physicians, and the community.
• Manual dexterity is essential in this position.
• Ability to follow proper lifting techniques, push wheelchairs with weight to 150 lbs.
• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced area where the performance of several tasks may be required simultaneously.
• Minimum of 6 months to a year of Customer Service.
• Preferred experience in using/operating the PBX, computer terminal, work order systems, copy machine, fax machine, two-way radio.
• Employees must obtain his/her MAB (Management of Assaultive Behavior) and or Fire Card within the first 60 days of employment.
• Employee required to attend an AIDET Training class.

Responsibilities

• Answers telephone calls and routine inquiries.
• Makes necessary connections on a PBX and places calls for patients, and or MCH staff members.
• Routes routine and emergency calls.
• Overhead pages emergency codes.
• Pages, locates, and relays messages for physicians and facility personnel.
• Greets every caller internal and external in an appropriate, friendly, professional manner.
• Ensures all visitors, vendors, and or patients sign in on the required log.
• Directs visitors, vendors, and or patients to their destinations.
• Documents and maintains all logs for alarms and codes.
• Prepares all work orders for Support Services.
• Completes proper documentation needs for Work Order Systems.
• Performs related duties as requested by Administration and or Director.
• Follow confidentiality policy and procedures.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

PBX system

Work order systems

Copy machine

Fax machine

Two-way radio

Job description

The PBX Operator is a multiple-position switchboard, including handling incoming, outgoing, and inter-service calls. The PBX Operator is responsible for monitoring alarms and panels in the communication area. The PBX Operator responsibilities are understanding and notification of the proper personnel in the handling of alarms and panels.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Answers telephone calls and routine inquiries. Makes necessary connections on a PBX and places calls for patients, and or MCH staff members.

Routes routine and emergency calls.

Overhead pages emergency codes.

Pages, locates, and relays messages for physicians and facility personnel.

Greets every caller internal and external in an appropriate, friendly, professional manner.

Ensures all visitors, vendors, and or patients sign in on the required log.

Directs visitors, vendors, and or patients to their destinations.

Documents and maintains all logs for alarms and codes.

Prepares all work orders for Support Services.

Completes proper documentation needs for Work Order Systems.

Performs related duties as requested by Administration and or Director.

Follow confidentiality policy and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Graduate

Good verbal and written skills, Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with patients, physicians, and the community.

Manual dexterity is essential in this position.

Ability to follow proper lifting techniques, push wheelchairs with weight to 150 lbs.

Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced area where the performance of several tasks may be required simultaneously.

Minimum of 6 months to a year of Customer Service.

Preferred experience in using/operating the PBX, computer terminal, work order systems, copy machine, fax machine, two-way radio.

Employees must obtain his/her MAB (Management of Assaultive Behavior) and or Fire Card within the first 60 days of employment.

Employee required to attend an AIDET Training class.

P HORIZONTAL D EMAND A NALYSIS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to negotiate physical environment with safety

VISUAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to translate and understand written communications and negotiate physical environment with safety.

HEARING REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to understand and translate auditory communications with safety

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Office working conditions: Normal.

Patient Care Areas: With safety precautions

EEOC Statement

Mission Community Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of age, religion, race, color, sex, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.