Telecommunications Operator

Care New England Health System; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England Health System in Warwick, RI seeks a patient-focused Call Center Representative to receive and dispatch 250-350 calls for the Hospital and MEDNET Answering Service, while greeting visitors and guiding inquiries with empathy.

Must work well under pressure, maintain accurate records, and support emergency communications using radios and pagers. Strong data entry, clear communication, and a team-oriented attitude are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• AMION on-call scheduling and answering service knowledge is a plus.
• Reliable, well-groomed and a team-player.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with patience.
• Clear communication, written and verbal, using positive language.
• Ability to resolve potentially stressful caller interactions.
• Attention to detail and accurate data entry.
• Excellent spelling and typing skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive and dispatch 250-350 calls for the Hospital and MEDNET Answering Service.
• Greet visitors on the phone and in person in a professional, prompt and courteous manner.
• Dispatch calls accurately and courteously.
• Refer to department on-call lists to provide accurate information.
• Update AMION & MEDNET changes during shift; input daily coverage.
• Answer emergency calls promptly and calmly; handle codes and alarms.
• Respond to Fire Department and 800 MHz radio; use walkie-talkies.
• Distribute A/V equipment and manage sign-in/out; check equipment.
• Provide pager management including replacements and troubleshooting.
• Maintain quality records/tickets in accounts with clients.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Typing

Communication

Multitasking

Stress management

Team player

Attention to detail

AMION scheduling

Answering service knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

Responsible for receiving and dispatching 250-350 calls in an efficient and courteous manner, for the Hospital and MEDNET Answering Service. Must have genuine interest and empathy in meeting the needs of our patients, visitors and staff. Must demonstrate the ability to work well under pressure and be flexible to schedule changes to meet department needs. Computer skills are required.

Greets/ visitors on the phone and in person in a professional, prompt and courteous manner. .

Dispatches calls in a professional, prompt, accurate and courteous manner.

Refers to “department on-call” lists to provide accurate information upon request..

Updates AMION & MEDNET changes as they occur during shift. First shift inputs daily coverage

Answers and dispatches all emergency calls (similar to “911”), codes, elevator alarms, and emergency stat calls promptly and accurately in one ring or less in a calm manner.

Responds to Fire Department and 800 MHz radio. Utilizes walkie-talkies as specified in accounts. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with affiliated departments, staff, patients and other outside contacts. Maintains emphasis on excellent customer service.

Distributes A/V equipment as requested and assures the employee signs in/out. Checks equipment upon return to assure wire/cords, etc. is in place.

Provides pager management assistance on all shifts. Replacement of pagers, batteries, troubleshooting, etc.

Maintains quality records/tickets in accounts in collaboration with the clients.

Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications and Specifications

A High School diploma or equivalent is required.

AMION on-call scheduling, customer service and answering service knowledge is a plus.

Reliable, well-groomed and a team-player.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to display patience.

Clear communication skills (written and verbal) using positive language, while speaking in a calm and cheerful manner.

Ability to resolve potentially stressful callers’ interactions.

Demonstrated excellence in the continuous handling of meticulous detail.

Excellent data entry, proofreading, spelling and typing skills.

Care New England Health System (CNE)

and its member institutions—Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center—are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement

Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement

Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.