Telephone Operator I

Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital

 

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Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm

 

Job Summary

Summary
Responsible for facilitating proficient operation of a hospital communication system.
Does this position require Patient Care?
No
Essential Functions
-Perform various clerical duties and operate computer equipment including the switchboard console, alphamate pager, voice-paging system, portable radios, and cellular telephone and provide information to callers and visitors.
-Handle both incoming and outgoing calls with speed and accuracy.
-Demonstrate familiarity with all code-emergency situations and the appropriate procedure to alert proper personnel and record occurrences as required. Code situations include but are not limited to medical emergency, security alert, fire, and disaster.
-Act as central control for mobile pagers, take and relay messages as required.
-Respond to various alarm systems located at the switchboard.
-Issue keys that are kept at the switchboard to authorized personnel. Maintain an accurate log as to the disposition of these keys.
-Compile on-call information for hospital personnel and all meetings scheduled in the building.
-Resolve basic discrepancies and refer all others to the appropriate department.

 

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
Experience
customer service or call-center experience 2-3 years preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Good inter-personal and phone skills.
- Commitment to demonstrate consistent outstanding customer service.
- Confident to quickly assess situations and make reasonable judgement decisions.
- Must be able to prioritize rationally.

 

Physical Requirements

• Standing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Walking Occasionally (3-33%)
• Sitting Constantly (67-100%)
• Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

 

Onsite

 

2014 Washington Street

 

40

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$17.36 - $21.09/Hourly

Grade

1
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

 

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