Telephone Operator

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; East Stroudsburg (Monroe County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc. is seeking a Telecommunication Specialist for night shift at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono.

The role provides incoming call handling for multiple hospital sites and emergency lines, answering calls, transferring when needed, and performing administrative duties. You will utilize the EMR system to retrieve room numbers, discharge dates, and staff contacts, and you will coordinate with on-call providers as schedules require.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of customer service experience or equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Professionalism in telephone etiquette and information dissemination.

Responsibilities

• Answer all calls in a courteous, professional manner.
• Provide general information (phone numbers, hospital listings) to callers.
• Utilize the EMR system to retrieve patient room numbers, discharge dates, and contacts.
• Screen critical care and manage on-call communications; do not announce patient calls as required.
• Coordinate with providers per on-call schedules and make timely updates.
• Assist in troubleshooting and maintenance of internal communication systems.
• Route calls to appropriate staff or voicemail and document actions taken.
• Identify and alert staff to Codes and Alerts per procedures.
• Place and document international and long-distance calls for colleagues and patients.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation’s most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the “Best Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We’re a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an ‘A’ grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN’s commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you’re considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Provides incoming call handling for hospital sites and emergency lines. Responsible for answering incoming calls, transferring calls appropriately, and administrative duties. Issues critical alerts and codes based on requests from clinical and operational departments.

Job Duties

• Answers all calls in a courteous and professional manner.
• Provides general information to callers concerning physician office telephone numbers, area codes and hospital listings.
• Utilizes LVHN’s current EMR system to provide callers information regarding patients’ room numbers, telephone numbers and discharge dates.
• Screens critical care and do not announce patient phone calls for LVHN.
• Contacts providers according to daily on call schedules and makes immediate changes as necessary.
• Assists in the troubleshooting, testing, maintenance, and design of internal communication systems.
• Updates physician and physician office information on an as needed basis.
• Determines the purpose of caller and forwards the incoming calls to the appropriate staff member or voice mailbox.
• Alerts and directs staff to critical situations such as Codes and Alerts according to each distinct procedure.
• Places and documents international and long distance calls for colleagues and patients.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1 year customer service experience
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Effectively deals with multiple and changing priorities.

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 7 lbs., continuous sitting >67%, frequent keyboard use/repetitive motion, frequent fine motor activity/wrist position deviation.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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Work Shift

Night Shift

Address

206 E Brown St

Primary Location

Lehigh Valley Hospital- Pocono

Position Type

Onsite

Union

LVH-P SEIU

Work Schedule

11P-7A

Department

1029-00199 Telecommunications