What are the responsibilities and job description for the Switchboard Operator position at InsideHigherEd?
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Job Title : Switchboard Operator
Department : OSUP Corporate | Scheduling and Registration
Scope of Position
Serves as the primary contact person for all of OSUMC healthcare network which functions as a centralized information hub within the medical center. This position answers, routes and triages critical and non-critical calls 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. This position involves screening for patient information; overhead and digital paging; public address announcements; answering, communicating and documenting emergent calls; handles after hours answering service calls; database and on call schedule maintenance; help desk for pager issues; weekend on call rotations; trains new staff; other duties as assigned.
Position Summary
Responsible for superior front line customer service while processing internal and external calls through an integrated computer telephony system. This role involves multi-tasking within multiple computer applications and the ability to think critically in a fast passed always on environment. Having the ability to quickly gather critical information and electronically communicate to the correct emergent team is vital to this role. A welcoming attitude to quickly learn and adapt to ongoing changes in technology is essential. Our operators take pride in caring for our patients, whether its processing patient inquires during the day or handling after hours calls and paging the on-call providers in the evenings.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be able to work the hours of 7 : 30 am to 4 pm Monday-Friday, occasional weekends and holidays
High School graduate or GED certificate required with competent computer and data entry skills.
Experience in healthcare and or call center setting with multi-line phone skills preferred.
Per Classified Civil Service requirements.
Our Comprehensive Employee Benefits Include
An array of retirement plan options, each with a generous employer contribution.
Affordable health insurance options, including dental, vision and prescription coverage that begin on day one.
Paid vacation and sick leave, including short and long-term disability and paid parental leave.
Get the most out of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
And much more!
Additional Information :
Location : Ackerman Rd, 700 (0921)
Position Type : Regular
Scheduled Hours : 40
Shift : Varying Shifts
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
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