Switchboard Operator
SUMMARY
As a Switchboard Operator, your superior interpersonal and organizational skills, along with your dedication to customer service is vital to ensuring overall customer satisfaction.
STATUS: Per Diem
LOCATION: United Memorial Medical Center (UMMC-Batavia)
DEPARTMENT: Switchboard
SCHEDULE: Days & Evenings & Nights
ATTRIBUTES
Two (2) years customer service experience, preferably in a fast pace environment setting
Demonstrated compassion, empathy and customer service skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including excellent diction and articulation
Ability to multitask and work under rigorous pressure
Proficient in use of computers; must be able to type a minimum of 35 wpm
Bilingual preferred; able to pass a language proficiency assessment within 30 days of hire
RESPONSIBILITIES
Call Management. Answer incoming/outgoing/internal calls to the switchboard, promptly and courteously giving priority to STAT and/or emergency calls; connect calls to appropriate personnel; monitor emergency radio, fire panel and other alarm panels; provide over-head page for all internal and external disaster situations (code calls and drills)
General Assistance. Provide patient information to customers via computer access and printed reports; enter department schedules, updating as needed; miscellaneous duties as requested by the manager
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.