Telecom Operator

Mercy Cedar Rapids; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center is seeking a PRN weekend patient contact specialist. You will handle inbound calls, prioritize and redirect inquiries, and announce emergency codes to support rapid hospital response.

This role emphasizes HIPAA compliance, professional telephone etiquette, and collaboration with departments, volunteers, and security to ensure smooth patient flow and accurate information delivery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in customer service preferred.
• Ability to operate multi-line phones and computer software.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary contact for inbound phone calls to Mercy Medical Center.
• Manages calls by prioritizing, screening, paging, and redirecting to appropriate locations.
• Announces emergency code messages clearly and calmly for emergency responses.
• Triages calls for Mercy Answering Service and coordinates with on-call staff as needed.
• Communicates effectively with providers, department managers, and medical staff.
• Monitors medical alarm notifications and coordinates with Security and Emergency Management.
• Adheres to documented communication expectations and uses IT tools for call center support.
• Maintains accurate documentation of telecom protocols and procedures.
• Provides hospital or patient information while safeguarding HIPAA compliance.
• Follows safety guidelines and reports unsafe conditions, incidents and injuries.

Skills

Customer service

Clear communication

Telephone etiquette

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Multi-line phones

Computer software

Job description

This position is PRN with weekend hours - hours of 3:00pm-11:30pm

Work Shift

Weekend

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Summary

This role supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by being an advocate on the phone and the first impression for Mercy Medical Center by answering calls with a friendly, pleasant, and calm voice. This role also requires asking clear and concise questions while providing sufficient answers, and will transfer calls to appropriate patient rooms, hospital departments, and staff. Will announce emergency codes via the hospital intercom with an immediate response and calm voice providing direction to hospital staff, security, and other emergency services. The team works closely with Mercy Medical Center's volunteer staff by directing volunteers to assist patients, families, and visitors to requested departments.

Job Description

Job Duties

• Serves as the primary contact for inbound phone calls to Mercy Medical Center.
• Properly manages calls by prioritizing, screening, paging, and redirecting inbound calls to appropriate locations.
• Serves as the primary contact for internal emergency incidents by way of answering emergency phone lines and announcing emergency code messages in a clear, calm and concise manner.
• Serves as the primary contact for Mercy Answering Service as it pertains to triaging inbound patient calls which an on-call medical representative may be necessary.
• Understands and provides effective communication with providers, department managers, and medical staff.
• Monitors and triages medical alarm notifications.
• Works in conjunction with Mercy's Security and Emergency Management departments in order to effectively monitor radio communication, security cameras, security notifications, and initiating emergency communication when necessary.
• Follows departments documented communication expectations with regards to the team.
• Utilizes provided Information Technology tools in order to ensure efficient call center support.
• Aids various internal departments when additional help is needed.
• Maintains accurate documentation as it relates to Telecom protocols and procedures.
• Provides hospital and/or patient information for inbound calls while adhering to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Has a basic knowledge of how to work with multi-line phones and multiple computer software.
• Is a customer service professional with a courteous and concise speaking voice who can carry on a conversation, with customers, to obtain positive outcomes from their requests.

Professional Experience

• Previous customer service knowledge, multiple phone line knowledge preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Licensure, Certification, Registration

• N/A

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

_ Mercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years. _

Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.