Phone Operator Specialist (32825)

GI Alliance; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

GI Alliance is seeking an experienced Phone Operator Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA. This role provides comprehensive telephone switchboard duties and supports clerical tasks, serving as the liaison between patients and medical staff.

The position emphasizes accurate message handling, prompt response to emergencies, and courteous caller service. Qualified candidates have a High School diploma or GED (some college preferred) and at least six months of call center experience, along with strong

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED (some college preferred).
• Experience: Minimum six (6) months in a call center environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide full range of telephone switchboard duties, including triaging calls and relaying messages.
• Assist with clerical duties as required and liaise between patients and medical staff.
• Answer calls, connect to correct extensions and take/relay messages accurately and timely.
• Respond to emergencies and direct callers to clinical staff as needed.
• Triaging calls, transferring calls, setting up conference calls, and reporting malfunctions.

Skills

Excellent communication

Multi-tasking

Clerical skills

Proficient computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Some college preferred

Job description

GI Alliance is seeking an experienced Phone Operator Specialist.

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Position purpose

Provide a full range of telephone switchboard duties, including triaging calls and relaying messages. Assists with clerical duties as required. Serves as a liaison between patients and medical staff.

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Courteously and efficiently answers all incoming calls and connects callers with the correct extension.
• Takes and relays messages in an accurate and timely manner.
• Responds to emergency and urgent calls from patients in a timely manner. Directs callers immediately to clinical staff as necessary.
• Performs operator functions including triaging calls; connecting and transferring calls; setting up conference calls; instructing users on telephone procedures; and reporting telephone and equipment malfunctions to the appropriate party.
• Provides a pleasant and helpful phone contact for callers.
• Performs clerical duties as assigned to maintain workflow in the department.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or GED. Some college preferred.

Experience: Minimum six (6) months experience in a call center environment.

Performance Requirements

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient technical (computer) skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Self-motivated with initiative.
• Strong sense of ethics.

GI Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming, and equitable work environment. Our company values and celebrates the diversity of our physicians, staff and patients. We firmly believe our service is greatly enriched by our diversity of thought, experience, perspective, culture, and background.

Please Note: All job offers are contingent on the successful completion of pre-employment criminal history check.

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