UPMC MERCY IS HIRING A FULL TIME TELEPHONE OPERATOR!

The department operates 24/7 and candidates need to be able to work all shifts. This position will primarily work daylight/evening, 2 overnight shifts (every 5-6 weeks) with rotating weekends.

PURPOSE:

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

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 status report on any page in progress to the individual requesting the page.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience answering and processing calls through 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.).