Description
UPMC Chautauqua is seeking a Telephone Operator to join their team! The Telephone Operator will, under direct supervision, serve as the main point of contact with the public and with all hospital departments in routine as well as emergency situations. This position is a casual position and will primarily be scheduled for 8-10 hours per week. Weekends and holidays will be required on a rotating basis. The selected candidate must be able to work 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift at times. Apply today to join a great team and grow your career with UPMC!
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.
- Provide dialing instructions to patients when requested. Answer multiple lines while maintaining good customer service.
- 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.
Qualifications
- 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:
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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Current UPMC employees must apply in HR Direct