Telephone Operator at UPMC

Jamestown, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Telephone Operation, Customer Service, Emergency Response, Call Processing, Voice Paging, Protocol Adherence, Reliability, Compassion, Shift Work, Communication

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Join Our Team at UPMC Chautauqua – Full-Time Telephone Operator Opportunity Are you passionate about helping others and thrive in a fast-paced environment? UPMC Chautauqua is seeking dedicated individual to join our team as a Full-Time Telephone Operator. In this vital role, you will serve as the first point of contact for the public and hospital departments, playing a key part in both routine communications and emergency situations. We’re looking for candidates who are available to work all shifts—including days, evenings, and overnights, with rotating weekends and holidays, and this position will primarily serve PM shifts. Prior experience in medical settings and customer service is preferred, but most importantly, we value individuals who are reliable, compassionate, and eager to grow. Apply today and become part of a team that makes a difference every day in the lives of our patients and community. In this role, there is the opportunity to- 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 status report on any page in progress to the individual requesting the page. Required: High school graduate or equivalent. One (1) year of experience answering and processing calls through automated phone system or one (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.). Preferred: Prior medical experience. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Telephone Operator will serve as the initial point of contact for the public and hospital departments, handling routine communications and processing emergency codes or STAT pages. Key duties include providing service to multiple clients using individualized protocols, initiating voice pages, and providing physician on-call information.