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Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego

Administrative Associate C (Per Diem) - Nurse Triage Answering Service

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $23–$28.88/hr

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: San Diego, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/4/2026

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What they do

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.

$42,770 / year median in California

-9% projected decline

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Job Description

Please note this is not a remote position.

JOB SUMMARY

Position performs department/unit administrative activities including, but not limited to, routine office, clerical, and customer service duties. Supports the smooth operation of the department/unit through a wide variety of assignments and ensures quality assistance and service related to processing work requests, triaging calls and visitors. Schedules people and activities and recognizes and respects confidential information. Works with external, inter and intra departmental teams to support department/unit.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

HS Diploma, GED or Equivalent Demonstrated ability to provide excellent, quality customer service Competent English grammar and composition skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Spanish Speaking Associate's Degree 1 year of experience Experience with office reception and/or multi-line phones Typing/keyboarding at 40 wpm Experience performing general office work Knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and/or Access The current salary range for this position is $23.00 to $28.88 Rady Children's Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. This posting will remain open from the "date posted" until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.