A Switchboard or Telephone Operator works for a telephone company or system to operate telephone system equipment to route incoming calls, direct internal calls, or assist customers with placing calls. Assists with connecting long distance or collect calls, or provides customers with assistance in finding a phone number or an address. May also answer customer calls at a company or organization or work for an agency that handles and routes emergency calls.
CALL CENTER SWITCHBOARD FRANKLIN PRIMARY HEALTH CENTER INC - 2.7
Mobile, AL Job Details $15 - $17 an hour 13 hours ago Qualifications Phone communication High school diploma or GED Telephone systems Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Under general supervision, the Switchboard Operator/Appointment Scheduler operates switchboard to relay incoming, outgoing, and interoffice calls by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Operates a multi-line telecommunications system encompassing multi-locations. Supplies information to callers and records messages as needed. Answers, screens, and promptly routes incoming telephone calls and takes messages as needed. Does not leave callers on "hold and unattended" for longer than 60 seconds. Screens, transfers and puts calls on "hold" efficiently and without offending caller. Manages multiple calls without losing callers. Takes messages, when necessary, accurately and delivers them as necessary. Operates paging system to relay in-house announcements or call individuals to phone as necessary. Exercises effective management and control of telephone system. Performs clerical duties such as typing, proofreading, appointment scheduling, and sorting mail. Accurately schedules appointments for all sites and specialties throughout organization. Obtain and update accurate information, such as patient name and contact information Performs empanelment of patient during appointment scheduling. Performs other duties as assigned by the Call Center Manager or designee. Will contribute to a departmental plan to meet centers established benchmarks.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Redirects callers to other Center telephone numbers, if needed. Prompt arrival and regular attendance at work Other duties as indicated at the discretion of the Center Manager or designee The preceding examples are representative of the assignments performed by this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive.
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION REQUIREMENTS
Must provide the very best customer satisfaction to patients, visitors, and co-worker at all time in a professional and courteous manner. Doing things right the first time. Making people feel welcome. Showing respect for each customer. Anticipating customer needs and concerns. Keeping customers informed. Helping and going the extra mile. Responding quickly. Protecting privacy and confidentiality. Demonstrating proper telephone etiquette. Taking responsibility for handling complaints. Being professional. Taking ownership of your attitude toward Service Excellence.
JO PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Performance will be evaluated by the Center Manager or designee by using the Performance Evaluation Form wherein an overall satisfactory rating is considered as a minimum acceptable level of performance.
HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
The health and safety requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 1. Must adhere to safety regulations, personnel policies and procedures. 2. Must receive Safety and Hazardous Communication training annually. 3. Maintain yearly health maintenance records by obtaining TB skin testing.
PRIVACY RULE COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
Adheres to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA Privacy Rule) policies and procedures. Must successfully complete Privacy Rule compliance training annually or as revisions are made to the policies and procedures. Must comply with Privacy Rule guidelines by learning to protect FPHC patient's medical privacy. Must comply with Privacy Rule guidelines by appropriately maintaining our patient information in compliance with national standards. 5. Must comply with Privacy Rule guidelines by providing appropriate security of FPHC patient records.
PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION
(PHI)
ACCESS:
RESTRICTED- For purposes of HIPAA Compliance there are 4 workforce categories, which define the level of access to PHI that is granted to the incumbent. This position is classified under
ADMINISTRATIVE
STAFF and therefore granted
RESTRICTED
access - to be defined according to workforce member's specific job duties. Use and disclosure must be in accordance with applicable privacy policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
High school graduate or GED equivalent. Must be experienced in handling high volume of telephone calls and possess good telephone skills. Must be pleasant and able to communicate effectively.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Demonstrates knowledge and ability to operate multi-line telecommunication equipment efficiently and effectively. Excellent telephone and communication skills required. Possess the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written form. Posses a polite and helpful attitude at all times. Demonstrates professionalism when dealing with clients, staff and vendors.
CERTIFICATION, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:
Work is sedentary in nature. Requires working under stressful conditions. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity. Requires the ability to distinguish letters or symbols. Requires the use of office equipment, such as copier, computer terminals and keyboards, telephones, calculators or fax machines. Requires normal vision range. Requires frequent standing, sitting, bending, stooping or stretching. Requires alternating site location, hours and work days.
