Telephone Operator at UPMC

Jamestown, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Compassion, Reliability, Communication, Data Entry, Emergency Response, Multi-line Handling, Call Transfer, Procedure Interpretation, Training, Protocol Adherence, Voice Paging, Dialing Instructions, Status Reporting

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Join Our Team at UPMC Chautauqua – Casual Telephone Operator Opportunity Primarily Serving Night Shift 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 serve nights, with rotating weekends and holidays and availability to serve flexible 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. At UPMC, we don’t just offer a job—we offer a path forward. With access to career development opportunities, ongoing training, and a supportive team environment, you’ll be empowered to build a meaningful career in healthcare. 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- 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 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

As a Telephone Operator, you will be the first point of contact for the public and hospital departments, managing routine communications and emergency situations. You will also provide service to multiple answering service clients and process emergency codes as required.