Telephone Operator

The US Oncology Network; Dyer (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

PTO

Paid Holidays

Bonus Program

Job summary

Northwest Cancer Centers in Northwest Indiana is seeking an entry-level switchboard operator for a full-time, on-site role. You will handle telephone duties, triage calls, relay messages, and assist with clerical tasks in a patient-facing environment.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with 0–3 years of experience; healthcare exposure is preferred. You will work with clinical staff while upholding compliance standards and delivering courteous service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Position is entry level with 0–3 years experience.
• Medical setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answers incoming calls and directs callers to the correct extension.
• Relays messages accurately and timely.
• Responds to emergency and urgent calls from patients and routes to staff.
• Triages calls, connects and transfers, and sets up conference calls.
• Provides a courteous and helpful phone contact for callers.
• Opens and closes the switchboard and manages paging.
• Performs clerical duties to maintain department workflow.

Skills

Telephone switchboard

Clerical duties

Communication

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Employment Type: Full Time

In-Office/In-Person Position

Benefits: M/D/V, Life Ins., 401(k), PTO, Paid Holidays, Bonus Program

SCOPE: Under direct supervision, is responsible for providing a full range of telephone switchboard duties, including triaging calls and relaying messages. Assists with clerical duties as required. Serves as a liaison between patients and medical staff. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Northwest Cancer Centers is the most advanced oncology group in Northwest Indiana. Our physicians have combined decades of experience and received their training at highly acclaimed research institutions both nearby in Chicago and across the world. Our Gynecologic Oncology team offers an integrative approach to the diagnosis, treatment and surgical management of women cancers. Our focus as physicians is to give you the right diagnosis and guide you as medical experts. We take pride in using a comprehensive approach towards our patients’ health. We believe that long-term care after cancer treatment is as important as your current treatment.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Courteously and efficiently answers all incoming calls and connects callers with the correct extension.
• Takes and relays messages in an accurate and timely manner.
• Responds to emergency and urgent calls from patients in a timely manner. Directs callers immediately to clinical staff as necessary.
• Performs operator functions including triaging calls; connecting and transferring calls; setting up conference calls; instructing users on telephone procedures; and reporting telephone and equipment malfunctions to the appropriate party.
• Provides a pleasant and helpful phone contact for callers.
• Responsible for opening and closing the switchboard.
• Responsible for the in-house paging system.
• Performs clerical duties as assigned to maintain workflow in the department.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent required. Position is entry level and requires 0 - 3 years experience, preferably in a medical setting.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work may require sitting for long periods of time, stooping and bending/stretching for files and supplies. Requires occasional lifting of files or paper weighing up to 30 pounds. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, calculator, telephone, copier and other office equipment. Vision must be correctable to 20/20 and hearing must be in the normal range for telephone contacts.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment. Involves high levels of contact with patients and public.