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Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Systems

Switchboard Operator (3rd Shift) - Part-time

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $16.94–$26.26/hr

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: Mattoon, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 9/13/2026

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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.

$40,305 / year median in Illinois

-15% projected decline

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Job Description

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Please ensure that you are logged into Workday and applying through the Jobs Hub before proceeding. Switchboard Operator (3rd Shift) - Part-time Job Description Switchboard Operator is responsible for operating the switchboard to relay incoming and outgoing telephone calls. They monitor and respond to all codes, alarms, security systems and the signing in and out of physician and department on calls. They are to keep the Patient Advisory Nurses and Medical Access line at Carle current on any changes in Cerner.

Location:

Mattoon Hours:

Part-time; 3rd shift. Alternating 3 days per week then 2 days per week. 24 hours

Required:

HS Diploma Pay:

based on experience, starting at $16.94 per hour Responsibilities Initiates long distance calls for physicians., Maintains listing of all physicians, administrators and department directors., Maintains on call list for all physicians., Monitors fire panel and pharmacy panel., Operates switchboard to accurately relay all calls received at the Health Center and has taken on message center., Pages all "Codes" reported to the operator in a clear and concise manner., Pages over intercom as requested., Records and relays messages for physicians., Updates and maintains procedures for all codes. Requirements High School (Required) Compensation Estimated Compensation Range $16.94 - $26.26 Pay based on experience