What are the responsibilities and job description for the HOSPITAL COMMUNICATIONS REPRESENTATIVE / TELECOM DISPATCHER / PBX position at University of Washington (UW) Medicine?
Req #:
227672
Department:
UW MEDICINE TELECOM
Job Location:
UW Medical Center - Montlake
Posting Date:
10/01/2023
Closing Info:
Closes On 12/31/2023
Salary:
$3,264 - $4,265 per month
Other Compensation:
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus
Evening premium - $1.50/hour
Night premium - $2.25/hour
Weekend premium - $1.50/hour
Overtime pay
UW Medicine Telecom's Hospital Communications Representatives / Telecom Dispatchers received a 4% wage increase on 1/1/2023, a 5% wage increase on 5/16/2023, and a 9% wage increase on 7/1/2023.
Union Position:
Yes
Shift:
Alternate Work Shift
Benefits:
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, click here.
$5,000 Sign-on Bonus for eligible new employees joining UW Medicine
UW Medicine Telecomhas an outstanding opportunity forHospital Communications Representatives / PBX / Telecom Dispatchers.
WORK SCHEDULES AVAILABLE
Full-time, 100% FTE, Day Shift
Full-time, 100% FTE, Evening Shift
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Bringing a friendly voice to connect callers to their destination is an important part of the patient and family centered care provided at the University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC) and Harborview Medical Center (HMC)
Provide prompt courteous service using your excellent communications skills with internal and external customers
Be a part of a team dedicated to supporting UW Medicine where Patients Are First
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
UW Medicine Telecom Team provides 24/7 coverage answering the UWMC and HMC switchboards
Our team values excellent customer service, timely response, accurate dispatch and paging, and courteous processing of calls
We receive and route calls for our patients, their families, and staff
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Answer all incoming calls into the main telephone numbers for the medical centers
Transfer external and internal calls
Provide visitor information and general customer service reception
Receive and dispatch all emergency communication calls to include trauma codes, code blue, and other medical emergencies
Paging services for patients, staff, and medical providers
Monitor and respond to alarms
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma, or GED Certificate; AND one year of experience as a Telephone Communications Operator, or equivalent. Six months of additional qualifying experience may substitute for required education.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to work in a team setting.
Computer skills, including competent keyboard abilities.
ABOUT UW MEDICINE - A HIGHER DEGREE OF HEALTHCARE
UW Medicine is Washingtons only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicines mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrows physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Become part of our team.Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
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$5,000 Sign-on Bonus for eligible new employees joining UW Medicine
UW Medicine Telecomhas an outstanding opportunity forHospital Communications Representatives / PBX / Telecom Dispatchers.
WORK SCHEDULES AVAILABLE
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
ABOUT UW MEDICINE - A HIGHER DEGREE OF HEALTHCARE
UW Medicine is Washingtons only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicines mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrows physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Become part of our team.Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
#telecom #hospitaloperators #telecomjobs #hospitalcommunications #pbxoperators #switchboardjobs
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