MH Switchboard Operator
Brown University Health
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Taunton, MA
Contract type: Full time
Summary
Responsible for handling incoming calls.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Opens/closes switchboard following standard procedure.
Screens all calls and following clinic guidelines directs appropriately to physicians other medical personnel administrators and support staff. Keeps records of switchboard function as directed.
Takes messages following guidelines related to timeliness and
Places return calls as requested.
Pages staff and makes announcements as directed.
Announces emergencies following clinic protocol.
Assists other departments as directed.
The job holder must demonstrate current competencies applicable to job position.
Other Information
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:High school diploma.
EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one year experience in switchboard operations preferably in health care setting.
REQUIREMENTS: None.
Knowledge
Skills and Abilities Required:
Knowledge of clinic policies and procedures related to switchboard operations
Knowledge of how to operate switchboard equipment
Knowledge of customer services principles and techniques.
Skills
Skill in screening and directing calls in pleasant and expeditious manner.
Skill in efficiently operating console and peripherals.
Skill in customer service by pleasantly dealing with all callers and effectively serving as clinic liaison.
Abilities
Ability to adapt and learn how to use new switchboard equipment.
Ability work cooperatively as member of clinic's front-line service team.
Ability to respond to stressful/emergency situations in calm and effective manner.
Working Conditions
ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Office setting. Minimal exposure to communicable diseases.
Physical/Mental Demands
Must be able to sit up to 8 hours/day. Occasional stress from dealing with upset customers and/or emergency situations.
Supervisory Responsibility
Supervises other operators/message center representatives as delegated.
Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Location: Morton Hospital USA:MA:Taunton
Work Type: Per Diem
Shift: Shift 4
Union: SEIUM
Responsible for handling incoming calls.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Opens/closes switchboard following standard procedure.
Screens all calls and following clinic guidelines directs appropriately to physicians other medical personnel administrators and support staff. Keeps records of switchboard function as directed.
Takes messages following guidelines related to timeliness and
Places return calls as requested.
Pages staff and makes announcements as directed.
Announces emergencies following clinic protocol.
Assists other departments as directed.
The job holder must demonstrate current competencies applicable to job position.
Other Information
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:High school diploma.
EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one year experience in switchboard operations preferably in health care setting.
REQUIREMENTS: None.
Knowledge
Skills and Abilities Required:
Knowledge of clinic policies and procedures related to switchboard operations
Knowledge of how to operate switchboard equipment
Knowledge of customer services principles and techniques.
Skills
Skill in screening and directing calls in pleasant and expeditious manner.
Skill in efficiently operating console and peripherals.
Skill in customer service by pleasantly dealing with all callers and effectively serving as clinic liaison.
Abilities
Ability to adapt and learn how to use new switchboard equipment.
Ability work cooperatively as member of clinic's front-line service team.
Ability to respond to stressful/emergency situations in calm and effective manner.
Working Conditions
ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Office setting. Minimal exposure to communicable diseases.
Physical/Mental Demands
Must be able to sit up to 8 hours/day. Occasional stress from dealing with upset customers and/or emergency situations.
Supervisory Responsibility
Supervises other operators/message center representatives as delegated.
Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Location: Morton Hospital USA:MA:Taunton
Work Type: Per Diem
Shift: Shift 4
Union: SEIUM
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