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West Virginia Department Health Facilities

Office Assistant/Switchboard Operator (Temporary)

Pay: $38,400/yr

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Weston, WV (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/12/2026

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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.

$39,193 / year median in West Virginia

-19% projected decline

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Job Description

Operates switchboard for the hospital. Answers phones and is the first person that visitor will encounter when coming to the hospital. May monitor oversight of the input of all data for admissions, diversions, and discharges. Overall management of the patient diversion process and tracking procedures. Monitors the tracking of commitments, diversion log and pre-admission intake screenings, making improvements when necessary. Performs related duties as required. Mandatory overtime may be required. Applicants selected for employment must successfully complete a chemical urinalysis & breath analysis drug and alcohol screening test. Applicants must successfully complete a background check. All employees shall be subject to drug and alcohol testing for probable cause as set forth in agency & bureau policies. This is a tobacco free campus #

INDLP Minimum Qualifications Training:

Graduation from a standard high school or the equivalent.

Experience:

None Pay:

$28,800.00 - $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Ability to

Commute:

Weston, WV 26452 (Required)

Work Location:

In person