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UPMC

Telephone Operator (Night/Day)

Pay: $49,504/yr

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Harrisburg, PA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/15/2026

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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.

$38,764 / year median in Pennsylvania

-16% projected decline

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Job Description

Telephone Operator (Night/Day) 3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars 111 S. Front St., Harrisburg, PA 17101 $19.00 - $28.60 an hour - Full-time

UPMC 5,404

reviews $19.00 - $28.60 an hour - Full-time Join our team of Life Changers! UPMC is hiring a Full-Time, Telephone Operator (Night/Day Shift) to support the office in Harrisburg. This call center is busy as it receives a high volume of emergency calls daily. Ideal candidate would be able to work in a high stress environment, staying calm and professional throughout call while maintaining a positive attitude. Ability to multi-task while answering phones is a must. Hours will be scheduled between 10:30pm-3:00pm (Night/Day Shift) Must be available for both Night and Days to be considered for this position. Working every other holiday and weekend is required. Excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply today!

Responsibilities:

May train new operators. May be required to do system data entry on request. Provide service to multiple answering service clients utilizing individualized protocols. Process appropriate emergency code or STAT page. Initiate voice pages when required. Provide Physician on call information to requesting individuals. Use required phrasing at all times when answering telephone calls. Provide dialing instructions to patients when requested. Answer multiple lines while maintaining good customer service. Determine callers requirements (extension desired, information requested, etc.) and transfer call. Provide status report on any page in progress to the individual requesting the page. High school graduate or equivalent. 1 year of experience answering and processing calls through automated phone system or 1 year of customer service experience. Must be able to work all shifts, 7 days a week. Ability to interpret procedure manuals (i.e., fire, trouble, disaster, etc.).

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran