Switchboard Operator PRN

AdventHealth; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

AdventHealth is seeking a communications facilitator to manage telephone and PA system communications. This role is essential for ensuring effective communication within the facility, including handling calls and making announcements. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and strong communication skills, contributing to a supportive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Clear and precise speaking abilities required.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate telephone and PA system communications for AdventHealth.
• Receive and relay incoming and outgoing telephone calls.
• Make general and emergency announcements over the facility’s PA system.

Skills

Clear and precise speaking abilities

Effective communication in English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

**Our promise to you:**

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that **together** we are even better.

**Schedule:** PRN

**Shift: need to work between the hours of 5am-11pm**

**Location: AdventHealth Hendersonville**

**The role you’ll contribute:** Responsible for facilitating telephone and PA system communications for AdventHealth and associates.

**The value you’ll bring to the team**

+ Receive and relay incoming and outgoing telephone calls for the facility.

+ Provide directory information, transfer calls as appropriate.

+ Enter facility directory information into the database.

+ Make general and emergency announcements over the facility’s PA system.

+ Handle the facility paging system and the beeper system.

+ Operate an electronic switchboard to route incoming calls and to place outgoing calls.

+ Able to place long distance calls and conference calls as needed.

+ Provide directory information to internal and external inquirers.

+ Maintain current listing of all facility telephone numbers and extensions. Update the database as needed.

+ Maintain current list of all beeper numbers; makes additions or changes as needed.

+ Maintain a daily list of all facility staff on-call; including home phone numbers and beeper numbers readily available.

+ Knowledgeable of all departments and services available in the facility.

+ Knowledgeable of emergency codes to be used over the PA system.

Qualifications

**The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:**

+ High school diploma or equivalent required.

+ Clear and precise speaking abilities required.

+ Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing required

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

**Category:** Operations

**Organization:** AdventHealth Hendersonville

**Schedule:** Per Diem

**Shift:** 1 - Day

**Req ID:** 24009750

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.