Telecommunications Operator (Per Diem)

Description

1. Process all calls within the current service level commitment.
2. Answer and navigate calls with accuracy, efficiency, and courtesy using best customer service tactics and practices.
3. Record and relay complete and accurate answering service message tickets, verifying all message details including correct spelling of patient name, caller name, and call back number.
4. Monitor and relay, with efficiency and urgency, designated codes via the code phone and code panels by getting correct information, promptly overhead paging, and documenting for legal and statistical purposes.
5. Monitor and relay designated internal Plant Operations and Security alarm panels, reporting any alarms to the Engineer on duty or Security Officer according to set procedures.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent telephone skills.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Typing/keyboarding at a minimum of 50 words per minute.
• Ability to sit for up to 10 hours in a cubical workstation

• High volume PBX, answering service, call center, or medical provider office experience with a demonstrated understanding of these settings. 
• Previous experience in a hospital answering service or similar.