Description
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.
Summary:
The Switchboard Operator facilitates all telecommunications within the hospital. Receives and directs incoming calls to the appropriate party in a timely manner.
Responsibilities:
1. Routes all incoming calls to specified areas in a professional manner.
2. Provides appropriate information to callers.
3. Performs overhead paging.
4. Provides paging services.
5. Assigns pagers upon request.
6. Initiates the response for all code situations.
7. Monitors and operates multiple alarm systems.
8. Assists with the edits to the on-call physician schedule.
9. Maintains a high degree of confidentiality at all times.
WAYNE
Other information:
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Licensure/Certification
None.
Experience
At least one year of experience in a hospital environment preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Clear speaking voice.
• Ability to speak, read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Proficient with MS Office and able to learn new software rapidly.
Valid NC Driver’s License: No
If driving a Wayne UNC Vehicle, must be 21 years old and MVR must be approved by Risk Management.
COMM-241
01.8615.COMM-241.NON-CLIN
Job Details
Legal Employer: Wayne Health
Entity: Wayne UNC Health Care
Organization Unit: Communications
Work Type: Per Diem
Standard Hours Per Week: 0.10
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Variable
Location of Job: WAYNE MED
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
