Switchboard Operator Per diem

St. Elizabeth's Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Telephone Operator to provide exceptional telecommunication services. In this role, you will be responsible for answering and directing a high volume of calls, ensuring clear and professional communication with both internal and external clients. Your ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure while maintaining a pleasant demeanor will be crucial. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a supportive healthcare environment where your skills in customer service and communication will shine. Join a team committed to excellence and make a difference in the lives of others.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in a business or medical related field with heavy telephone usage.
• Customer service experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide superior customer service to clients, patients, and staff.
• Efficiently manage high volume telephone calls and paging services.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Flexibility

Patience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Meridian System

Xtend System

Job description

Job Description

I. Position Function:

Under the direction of the Lead Operator, performs telephone answering, paging and other telecommunication services utilizing the Meridian and Xtend systems.

Performs telecommunications functions without requiring constant supervision.

II. Job Relationships:

Reports to Lead Operator and to the Director of Telecommunications

Must be able to effectively communication with all medical center personnel and the general public in a professional manner.

III. Authority:

Refer to Job Responsibilities.

IV. A. Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

1.) "Provides superior customer service to internal and external clients, customers, and patients as referenced in the Service Excellence Standards."

Skilled utilization of the computerized telephone/paging system (Xtend) (includes data input).

Answer, assist and direct a high volume of calls efficiently while communicating clearly, politely and professionally.

Perform paging/answering services for medical center staff and execute related functions; prepare on-call schedules, monitor " Wandering System," Issue beepers, record coverage status, take messages, update pertinent information, make system changes, maintain telephone logs on telephone/technical/pager and television problems.

Record and report telephone related problems to the Lead Technician.

Ability to perform simultaneous tasks and execute appropriate judgment under sometimes hectic and stressful circumstances.

Capable completion of and utilization of numerous on-call schedules.

Process calls regarding "Interpreter Services" following established procedures.

Respond to and process TDD calls.

Act as Security Dispatch and Patient Information during off-hours.

Recognize system problems, failures and be familiar with "back-up system and the procedural follow-up.

Work without direct supervision, exert excellent judgment based on sound logic and adhere to medical center and departmental policies and procedures.

Maintain a professional, pleasant and helpful manner. Communicate in a warm and courteous manner.

Anticipate customer needs and be flexible in responding to them.

Monitor all alarms and respond/report according to Medical Center procedures.

B. Responsibilities/Non-Essential Functions:

Performs related duties as needed and assists occasionally in special projects as requested.

V. Reporting Requirements:

Reports immediately to the lead operator any deviation of normal operation.

Reports immediately to the lead operator of any unusual occurrences related to patients, staff, general public or self.

Reports all incidents and/or breaches of procedures to the Lead Operator.

VI. Accountability:

Is accountable for maintaining the confidentiality and security of all medical center related, staff related and patient related data and information.

Is accountable for abiding by all relevant medical center policies and procedures.

Is accountable for accurately recording/reporting all technical information relative to codes, etc.

Is accountable or observing all policies and procedures of the department and the medical center.

VII. Qualifications:

Minimum Education:

• High school, or equivalent.

Minimum Experience:

• One year experience in a business or medical related field with heavy telephone usage.


• Ideally will have performed telephone operator or call director duties.


• Customer service experience a must.

Minimum skills/abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.


• Ability to speak clearly and precisely.


• Excellent grammar.


• Flexibility in a fast paced hectic environment.


• Patience under pressure.


• Kindness and sensitivity to all the people we serve.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans