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University Health KC

Lead Telephone Operator - Health Science District (3:30pm - 12:00am)

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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.

$34,542 / year median in Missouri

-16% projected decline

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Lead Telephone Operator
  • Health Science District (3:30pm
  • 12:00am) University Health KC
  • 3.
8 Kansas City, MO Job Details Full-time 23 hours ago Qualifications Computer operation Microsoft Excel Word embeddings English Windows High school diploma or GED Voice modulation techniques Conflict management Desktop applications Telecommunications headsets Typing Productivity software Full Job Description If you are a current University Health or University Health Physicians employee and wish to be considered, you must apply via the internal career site. Lead Telephone Operator
  • Health Science District (3:30pm
  • 12:00am) 101 Truman Medical Center Job Location University Health Truman Medical Center Kansas City, Missouri Department Operator Services UHTMC Position Type Full time Work Schedule 3:30PM
  • 12:00PM Hours Per Week 40 Job Description In addition to the performing all duties and functions of the Telephone Operator
  • Hospital, (all duties, knowledge, skills as defined in the Telephone Operator-Hospital job description) the Hospital Telephone Lead Operator (Lead Operator), will be responsible for leading the activities of the Corporate Operator Services Department and works under the general supervision of the Operator Services Manager, Trainer & Corporate Operator Services Director.
Requirements High school diploma or equivalent Two years' experience as a Telephone Operator and/or high-volume call center. One year experience in TMC Operator Services department. Excellent oral and written communication skills in proper business English language, including grammar, spelling, and phonics, and excellent understanding of pronunciation of names. Must have well-modulated, clear, unaffected speech and hearing. Cognitive and conversational and analytical skills to gather interpret and resolve information or problems. Ability to effectively deal with conflicting views and mediate fair solutions. Service excellence skills, including independent problem-solving and efficient multi-tasking. Experience in answering a high volume of calls, and communicating in a clear, concise, and calm manner. Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays and additional hours if needed to ensure 24/7 delivery of communication services at either facility. Ability to sit and use computer/keyboard/communication headsets for up to 8-12 hours per scheduled shift. Pleasant and outgoing demeanor, excellent judgment, mature approach, and proactive manner are required. Must be able to stay calm in stressful, busy, critical moments and handle multiple tasks and situations, and be attentive to details and guests' needs. Must be able to easily reach alarms on a wall, quickly reach and answer emergency phones, and move quickly in narrow spaces. Must have the ability to memorize, follow detailed written procedures and verbal instructions, process and retain new information, and adapt to new processes. Proficient use of computers using Microsoft applications. These include but are not limited to general Microsoft Office, Windows, use of mouse, ability to switch programs or functions, open and close programs, shut down and restart computer, complete reports using Microsoft Word and Excel, and be able to type 25 wpm. Must have good vision, hearing and public relations skills.