Switchboard Operator

PIH Health Hospital; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health Hospital is seeking a friendly front desk receptionist to answer calls, schedule patient appointments, verify eligibility, route inquiries, and take messages. You will work closely with the office team to ensure smooth operations and high patient satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has strong communication, basic computer skills (Word/Excel), and knowledge of medical terminology, with strict adherence to HIPAA standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; strong written and verbal communication
• Experience in a medical office or healthcare setting preferred
• Solid computer skills and ability to navigate multiple screens efficiently

Responsibilities

• Answers all incoming telephone calls and routes to appropriate staff
• Schedules patient appointments and verifies basic eligibility
• Takes messages and coordinates with office team to resolve issues
• Provides patient and family with courteous, professional service
• Maintains HIPAA compliance and handles confidential information
• Supports front and back office tasks as needed

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Typing 40+ wpm

Medical terminology knowledge

HIPAA compliance

Multitasking

Customer service

Ability to learn quickly

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word/Excel

Job description

Answers all incoming telephone calls, schedules patient appointments, validates eligibility, routes calls to the appropriate employee or provider and takes messages as required. Performs various office duties in the medical office setting for proficient operations and patient satisfaction. Works closely with Office Team to trouble-shoot and resolve problems and maintains positive relationships with patients, family members, visitors, and fellow employees.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Required Skills

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with staff, patients, insurance companies, and physicians
• Demonstrated attention to detail; Good English speaking, spelling, reading and Mathematical skills required
• Demonstrate ability to learn quickly, and follow directions as outlined in policies or given by Supervisor
• Strong Computer skills and Knowledge in Word, Excel and ability to maneuvering through multiple screens in a timely manner
• 1+ year of operator, medical office front/back work experience preferred
• Medical terminology knowledge strongly preferred
• Insurance knowledge preferred
• Ability to multi- task in a fast and high pressured environment
• Stringent adherence to all HIPAA laws
• Strong typing skills 40 and up wpm is required
• Strong analytical skills, problem solving. The ability to act and decide accordingly.
• Excellent Customer service and phone skills

Required Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

Address
11480 Brookshire Ave
Salary
23.00-29.90
Shift
Days
Zip Code
90241