Contact Center Support Operator I

Responsibilities

• Answer inbound calls, search database or reference material to obtain needed information to transfer caller to appropriate destination within established metrics and productivity standards.
• Navigate through the QGenda on-call system to identify on-call provider. Process on-call via alpha page or phone call to the provider with patient details
• Process special protocols for Main Campus including Shock team, LVAD, Patients Plus, Transplant and Ortho reconstruction hotline.
• Handles calls for multiple hospital sites including Main Campus, Avon Hospital, Euclid Hospital, Hillcrest Hospital and South Pointe Hospital.
• Offer special assistance to person who are unable to dial or who are in emergency situations; provide relay service for hearing impaired callers.
• Answer routine questions and provide information to the public about the organization using electronic database and other tools and reference materials. Call types and questions can vary based on a variety of factors (seasonal changes, marketing campaigns, new medical studies, etc.).
• Perform various data entry tasks, such as updating application database, phone directories and other electronic reference material.
• In emergency situations may answer internal medical emergency calls as a backup to maintain business continuity. Medical Emergencies will be processed and dispatched following prescribed protocols established by Critical Care Response Committee.
• Work in Epic to view or look up patient information using the house census and provide patients with appointment details such as location, provider, date/time, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
  
  

Languages

• English
  
  

Certifications

• Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) certification preferred.
  
  

Complexity Of Work

• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Stress: The ability to handle stressful situations and function under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Communication: Ability to handle high volume of calls and adjust based on the individual needs, consistently displaying strong customer service skills and empathy
• Technology: The ability to use computers and navigate across different computer systems. Ability to process information accurately using various electronic forms and following established protocols.
  
  

Work Experience

• A Minimum of 1 year of call or contact center or telephone operator experience.
• Or 2 years of customer service experience.
• Experience in Health care or a related field preferred.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Sitting for long periods of time along with repetitive keyboard and telephone work.
  
  

Personal Protective Equipment

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment.
  
  

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