What are the responsibilities and job description for the Telephone Operator position at Cooper University Hospital?
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Short Description
Serve as the single point of contact to internal and external customers to ensure easy and seamless access to physicians, employees, patients, programs and services.Handle Requests through various channels while utilizing numerous databases simultaneously. Relay incoming, outgoing, and interoffice calls to or from internal and external customers in a 24/7 environment. Manage multiple incoming phone lines; greet callers, answer routine questions, forward calls and take messages. Work the hospital’s system pager and announce alerts using overhead system. Document, relay and route messages.Experience Required
2 years experience in a related role as a call center operator, and/or answering service experience in a hospital, large physician office, or related customer service field preferred
Familiarity or experience handling Hospital Codes preferred.
Experience using an automated telephone console system preferred
Education Requirements
HS diploma or equivalent
Special Requirements
Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills required.
Must possess a strong social orientation, ability to multi-task and handle high-stress environment.
Must be detail-oriented. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.Computer skills required and proficiency in Microsoft Office preferred
