Telephone Operator

Highmark Health; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Telephone Operator to manage hospital communications efficiently. Responsibilities include fielding calls, responding to emergencies, and maintaining switchboard equipment. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a high school diploma or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED; related experience is a plus.
• Excellent telephone and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and operates the switchboard, directing incoming calls.
• Responds to alarms, security calls, and medical emergencies.
• Maintains and cleans switchboard equipment, resolving malfunctions.

Skills

Telephone skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PC-based telephone operator console

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Monitors and operates the switchboard including answering and directing incoming calls, placing outgoing calls, overhead paging and emergency response communication.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Answers and directs all telephone calls and overhead paging inquiries for the efficient and timely operation of hospital communications. Triages and prioritizes calls as to their urgency, and accurately routes accordingly. (85%)
• Immediately responds to all alarms, security calls, and medical emergencies. Pages all persons designated to respond to emergencies. Immediately reports to the supervisor any problems with, or abuses of the alarm system. Logs emergency response information, as appropriate. May reprogram the computerized fire alarm system after it has been activated. (10%)
• Maintains and cleans all switchboard equipment, identifying and resolving malfunctions to any equipment through defined problem correction procedures. (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• High school diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent telephone skills and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred

• Training as a Telephone Operator, Receptionist, or priority Dispatcher.
• Experience using a PC-based telephone operator console.

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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