Telecommunications Operator

Beth Israel Lahey Health, Inc.; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,519; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health, Inc. is looking for a Telecommunications Operator for their Beverly location. This role involves answering incoming calls for the Beverly and Addison Gilbert Hospitals and monitoring safety alarms and systems in the facility.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication and customer service skills and a high school diploma. Previous switchboard experience is preferred, and familiarity with medical terminology is a plus.

Join us in making a difference in patients' lives while working in a supportive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential.
• Working knowledge of email and Microsoft Office necessary.
• Basic understanding of medical terminology preferred.
• Previous switchboard experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer and evaluate incoming calls to hospitals and outpatient centers.
• Document patient information into hospital's code record.
• Use two-way radio to communicate with hospital security.
• Monitor safety/security alarms and fire alarm systems.
• Assist in the completion of decedent paperwork and coordinate transfers.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Exceptional customer service skills

Basic understanding of medical terminology

Working knowledge of email and Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

SPOK communication console

Job description

## Telecommunications OperatorApplylocations: Beverly Hospitaltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR94309**When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.**Telecommunications Operator**Job Description:****Telecommunications Operator**Position Summary:Under the direction of the Telecommunications Supervisor, the Telecommunications Operator answers, evaluates and facilitates incoming calls to the Beverly and Addison Gilbert Hospitals, Lahey Outpatient Center in Danvers and associated medical offices. The Telecommunications Operator is responsible for answering the hospital emergency code phone and following written procedure including sending page messages to the code team, documenting specific patient and required information into the hospital code record and utilizing the two way radio communication system to keep the hospital security team up to date with emergency situations. The Telecommunications Operator monitors safety/security alarms for inpatient and the emergency departments, operating room gases and fire alarm system for Addison Gilbert Hospital. The Telecommunications Operator partners with the medical staff to assist in the completion of decedent paperwork utilizing the Massachusetts state death registry website as well as regularly communicates with funeral homes to coordinate decedent transfer out of the hospital.The Telecommunications Operator requires High School diploma or equivalent, excellent communication skills, exceptional customer service skills, working knowledge of email, Microsoft Office, basic understanding of medical terminology. Previous switchboard experience preferred. SPOK communication console experience preferred.**Pay Range:**$17.00 - $22.88The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.## As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.