Switchboard Operator

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Switchboard Operator to manage incoming and outgoing calls, route callers to the correct department, and dispatch to providers in a courteous, professional manner.

This role includes paging staff and rapid response teams, assisting with emergency communications, verifying demographic information, and maintaining accurate records of pages, alerts, and calls.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in customer service, call center or healthcare setting.
• 1-2 years of switchboard experience preferred.
• Proficient in operating switchboard or telecommunications equipment.

Responsibilities

• Answer all incoming calls promptly, greeting callers professionally and courteously, and route them to the appropriate department or individual based on evaluation of the caller's needs.
• Carry out paging procedures for employees, providers, rapid response teams, and other essential personnel, including during emergency or disaster situations.
• Act as an information hub by providing accurate assistance to patients, employees, and external customers.
• Transfer calls accurately to the proper extension, ensuring seamless communication for customers and staff.
• Coordinate communication for emergency codes and disasters, ensuring timely notifications to on‑call and rapid response staff as needed.
• Screens and verifies demographic information, corrects errors as needed, and organizes paperwork accurately, including inpatient documentation for the Business Office.
• Provides instructions to patients for accessing external operators for long‑distance calls and assists with any other general inquiries.
• Maintains detailed records of all pages, notifications, and calls as required by facility protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Switchboard operation

Verbal communication

Customer service

Call volume management

Job description

Job Summary

The Switchboard Operator is responsible for managing incoming and outgoing calls, providing routine information, and dispatching calls to the appropriate departments, personnel, or providers in a professional and courteous manner. This role also handles paging requests, assists with emergency communications, and ensures accurate and timely information delivery to patients, staff, providers, and external customers.

Essential Functions

• Answers all incoming calls promptly, greeting callers professionally and courteously, and routes them to the appropriate department or individual based on evaluation of the caller's needs.
• Carries out paging procedures for employees, providers, rapid response teams, and other essential personnel, including during emergency or disaster situations.
• Acts as an information hub by providing accurate assistance to patients, employees, and external customers.
• Transfers calls accurately to the proper extension, ensuring seamless communication for customers and staff.
• Coordinates communication for emergency codes and disasters, ensuring timely notifications to on‑call and rapid response staff as needed.
• Screens and verifies demographic information, corrects errors as needed, and organizes paperwork accurately, including inpatient documentation for the Business Office.
• Provides instructions to patients for accessing external operators for long‑distance calls and assists with any other general inquiries.
• Maintains detailed records of all pages, notifications, and calls as required by facility protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in customer service, call center, or healthcare setting required
• 1-2 years of switchboard experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in operating switchboard or telecommunications equipment.
• Excellent verbal communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage high call volumes in a calm and professional manner.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Capable of handling emergency communication processes effectively.
• Knowledge of hospital policies, codes, and procedures is a plus.