PBX Operator - Communications

Centinela Hospital Medical Center; Victorville (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Desert Valley Hospital in Southern California is seeking a PBX Operator / Receptionist to join an award-winning team dedicated to quality, compassion and community. You will answer the switchboard, greet visitors, direct them to the correct departments, monitor alarms, and support hospital communications.

Per Diem shifts available; starting pay is $23.00 per hour with standard hospital benefits where applicable.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Previous PBX experience preferred.
• Previous experience in office or receptionist.
• Effective written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize needs to meet required timelines.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Customer Services experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer switchboard and pages overhead; greet and direct visitors.
• Monitor hospital alarms and follow emergency codes procedures.
• Communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and staff.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

PBX system

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Desert Valley Hospital, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Desert Valley Hospital is an accredited 148-bed acute care hospital located in Southern California. Desert Valley Hospital is in the top 5% of more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide for clinical performance. The hospital has achieved numerous quality award distinctions including Patient Safety Excellence Award, Women’s Health Excellence Award and Distinguished Hospital Clinical Excellence Award. Desert Valley Hospital, along with Desert Valley Medical Group, offers key services to the community including heart care, emergency services, labor and delivery, surgical services and more. For more information visit www.DesertValleyHospital.com.

Responsibilities

The PBX Operator / Receptionist is responsible for answering the switchboard and pages overhead, greets and directs people to the appropriate departments. The PBX operator monitors the Hospital alarms and must be aware of the policy and procedures of all hospital emergency codes. Ability to communicate with population served.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

High School Diploma or Equivalent required (effective 4/1/14 for all new hires).

Previous PBX experience preferred.

Previous experience in office or receptionist.

Effective written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to multi-task, prioritize needs to meet required timelines.

Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Customer Services experience preferred.

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Pay Transparency

Desert Valley Hospital offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $23.00. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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