Switchboard PBX Operator PRN

Henrico, Parham & Retreat Doctors' Hospitals; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Retreat Doctors' Hospital in Richmond, VA is seeking a part-time PRN PBX Operator to join its patient-centered communications team. You will promptly answer incoming calls, place outgoing calls, direct overhead pages to appropriate personnel, and welcome hospital visitors with clear directions.

This role supports security and clinical operations by responding to code phone/alarm events and assisting with department paging.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years’ experience switchboard operator/customer service experience is preferred.
• Medical terminology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Promptly answer all incoming and assist in placing out-going calls.
• Overhead page appropriate personnel and greet hospital visitors with directions.
• Respond to code phone or code wall panel alarms and notify appropriate personnel.
• Monitor fire panel alarms and phones as applicable and assist with billing and extensions.
• Process, forward and deliver patient mail and flowers with volunteer staff.

Skills

Switchboard

Customer service

Medical terminology

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $13.00 - $15.60 / hour

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The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Switchboard PBX Operator PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Retreat Doctors' Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary And Qualifications

As our PBX Operator PRN you will promptly answer all incoming and assist in placing out-going calls, overhead page appropriate personnel, greet all hospital visitors and providing accurate hospital directions; You will respond to code phone or code wall panel alarms, taking priority over any calls except the fire alarm, making sure that appropriate personnel are notified.

• Monitor fire panel alarms and phones where applicable, contacting the fire department and appropriate personnel when needed.
• You will answer hospital visitor questions and complaints, seeking guidance from Director of Security as appropriate.
• You will place and process long distance and Watts Line Calls for various departments and doctors' offices.
• Assist patient rooms by advising how to place local and long distance calls and assisting extensions in determining proper billing in getting outside lines.
• You will process, forward and deliver patient mail and flowers with assistance from volunteer staff.

What qualifications you will need:

• 2 to 5 years’ experience switchboard operator/customer service experience is preferred
• Medical terminology is a plus.

Benefits

Retreat Doctors' Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

Established in 1974, Henrico Doctors' Hospital is a 340-bed community hospital offering cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology, oncology, physical therapy, women's services and a 24/7 emergency department. Operated by HCA Healthcare, Henrico Doctors' Hospitals consists of three community campuses - Henrico, Parham, and Retreat Doctors' Hospitals along with a free-standing emergency center, Hanover Emergency Center. Envisioned, founded and supported by a group of independent physicians looking to provide high-quality care in an accessible community setting, Henrico Doctors' proudly remains committed to providing patients with the best care possible.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status