Telephone operator

Somerset, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/1/2024

UPMC Somerset is looking to hire a part-time Telephone Operator to join their team! The Telephone Operator serves as the main point of contact with the public and with all hospital departments in routine as well as emergency situations.

This position will work varying shifts including rotating night, holidays and weekends to support the 24 / 7 operations of the departments.

Responsibilities :

  • May train new operators.
  • May be required to do system data entry on request.
  • Provide service to multiple answering service clients utilizing individualized protocols.
  • Process appropriate emergency code or STAT page.
  • Initiate voice pages when required.
  • Provide Physician on call information to requesting individuals.
  • Use required phrasing at all times when answering telephone calls.
  • Determine callers requirements (extension desired, information requested, etc.) and transfer call.
  • Provide status report on any page in progress to the individual requesting the page.
  • High school graduate or equivalent.
  • 1 year of experience answering and processing calls through automated phone system or 1 year of customer service experience.
  • Must be able to work all shifts, 7 days a week.
  • Ability to interpret procedure manuals (i.e., fire, trouble, disaster, etc.).

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances :

Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Last updated : 2024-05-01

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