Telephone Operator

UPMC

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Altoona, Pennsylvania

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Acts as the primary point of contact for the public and hospital departments during routine and emergency situations. Responsibilities include processing emergency codes, managing physician on-call information, and routing calls using specific protocols.

Qualifications

You have a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of experience with automated phone systems or customer service. You must be able to work any shift, including evenings and weekends, and interpret procedure manuals.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Act 34

Job Description

Purpose:
Under direct supervision, serves as the main point of contact with the public and with all hospital departments in routine as well as emergencies.

Schedule: Full-time, Evening shift with rotation. You must be able to work any shift on any day as needed. (4) 10-hour shifts, 12:30 PM - 11:00 PM. You have the option to work (5) 8-hour shifts 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM. Every other weekend.

Responsibilities:
 

  • May train new operators.
  • May be required to do system data entry on request.
  • Provide service to multiple answering service clients utilizing individualized protocols.
  • Process appropriate emergency code or STAT page.
  • Initiate voice pages when required.
  • Provide Physician on call information to requesting individuals.
  • Use required phrasing at all times when answering telephone calls.
  • Provide dialing instructions to patients when requested. Answer multiple lines while maintaining good customer service.
  • Determine callers' requirements (extension desired, information requested, etc.) and transfer call.
  • Provide a status report on any page in progress to the individual requesting the page.


  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • 1 year of experience answering and processing calls through an automated phone system or 1 year of customer service experience. 
  • Must be able to work all shifts, 7 days a week. 
  • Ability to interpret procedure manuals (i.e., fire, trouble, disaster, etc.).

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
     
  • Act 34


UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

UPMC

UPMC is a world-renowned, nonprofit health care provider and insurer committed to delivering exceptional, people-centered care and community services. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC is shaping the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research, and education. Dedicated to advancing the well-being of our diverse communities, we provide nearly $2 billion annually in community benefits, more than any other health system in Pennsylvania. Our 100,000 employees — including more than 5,000 physicians — care for patients across more than 40 hospitals and 800 outpatient sites in Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland, as well as overseas. UPMC Insurance Services covers more than 4 million members, providing the highest-quality care at the most affordable price. To learn more, visit UPMC.com.
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