Telephone Operator FT

Call Center Operator

Under direct supervision, is responsible for the answering, screening, and routing of all incoming, outgoing, and interoffice calls. Receives and processes clinical codes and hospital emergencies by notifying appropriate personnel, following established protocols and procedures. Answers after-hours calls for physician practices, paging on call providers as necessary. Receives concerns regarding pager and telephone equipment failures and notifies proper departments for resolution. Monitors alarms for maintenance and facilities.

Education : High school diploma or equivalent

Licensures / Certifications : N / A

Experience : One-year experience in a customer service position, preferably in health care. One year switchboard experience preferred.

Skills : Skill in oral and written communication. Ability to handle emergency situations in a calm and efficient manner. Ability to work under pressure with frequent interruptions. Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities : Acknowledges and processes calls quickly and efficiently. Operates Hospital paging systems and executes translation changes. Executes emergency procedures, evaluates repair problems, determines appropriate actions and reports if necessary. Provides pertinent information to various personnel within the Hospital. Monitors and controls various station user features. Maintains accurate information in numerous forms, such as reference material, directory listings, equipment and communications logs, and patient telephone service records. Maintains various records pertaining to traffic and unusual happenings. Answers Help Desk Calls after hours. Opens Helpdesk tickets. Pages MIS On call Person. Resets Meditech passwords.

All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values :

Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

• Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy
• Listens and responds appropriately to others' needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

Accountability

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

Teamwork

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

Ethical Behavior

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

Results

I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.

Pay Range $16.74 - $23.21. Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.