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Kansas City Orthopedic Alliance

Medical Clinic Operator

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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.

$42,064 / year median in Kansas

-18% projected decline

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Job Description

Medical Clinic Operator Kansas City Orthopedic Alliance Leawood, KS Job Details Full-time 20 hours ago Qualifications Phone communication Customer engagement Full Job Description Kansas City Orthopedic Alliance is the largest, independently owned orthopedic specialty practice in the Kansas City metro area. We have over 50 medical providers practicing out of eight locations. Each team focuses on the importance of customer service, communication, and caring for patients. This is a full-time, Monday-Friday position. The Medical Clinic Operator serves as liaison between patients and medical staff. They are responsible for providing a full range of telephone switchboard duties, including triaging calls and relaying messages.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Courteously and efficiently answers all incoming calls and connects callers with the correct extension. Takes and relays messages in an accurate and timely manner. Responds to emergency and urgent calls from patients in a timely manner. Directs callers immediately to clinical staff as necessary. Performs operator functions including triaging calls; connecting and transferring calls; setting up conference calls; instructing users on telephone procedures; and reporting telephone and equipment malfunctions to the appropriate party. Provides a pleasant and helpful phone contact for callers. The ideal candidate for the Telephone Operator will have the following background and experience: High School diploma or equivalent Minimum 1-5 years office experience, preferably in a medical setting Ability to sit for long periods, stand & bend. Customer service skills involving active listening, proper phone etiquette, ensuring time sensitivity is recognized by customers is required. Attention to detail, and ability to steer the conversation to schedule an appointment in an efficient manner. Time management and the ability to be organized and handled multiple tasks concurrently.