Telephone Operator

UPMC Altoona is looking for a fulltime Telephone Operator 3 rd Shift. Four 10-hour shifts, 9pm-7am. Option to work five 8-hour shifts 11p-7a.

Every other weekend. Must be able to work any shift any day if needed on occasion. 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.

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.). Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran