Switchboard Operator Job at Prime Healthcare, Blue Springs, MO

  • Prime Healthcare
  • Blue Springs, MO

Job Description

Overview

Shifts Available:  Variable

Employment Type: Per Diem (PD/PRN)

Hours: Variable

Location: St Mary's Medical Center – Kansas City, MO

We are seeking a PBX Operator, also referred to as a Switchboard Operator or Communication Operator in our communications department. The PBX Operator is responsible for answering the switchboard and overhead pages, greeting visitors, and directing them to the appropriate departments , while also monitoring hospital alarms and maintaining knowledge of the policies and procedures for all hospital emergency codes. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/ PRN as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Answer and route incoming calls to the appropriate hospital departments, physicians, or staff promptly and courteously

  • Assist visitors and callers by providing information or directing them to the appropriate contacts , and promptly handle emergency calls by connecting them to response teams or on-call personnel

  • Monitor and maintain the telephone system by reporting malfunctions to technical support and keeping accurate call logs and messages for staff and departments

  • Support communication during hospital emergencies or critical events by coordinating calls and information flow

  • Ensure compliance with hospital policies and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent required (effective 4/1/14 for all new hires).

  • Previous PBX experience preferred.

  • Previous experience in office or receptionist.

  • Effective written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize needs to meet required timelines.

  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Customer Services experience preferred.

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: 

  • Competitive compensation

  • Medical insurance benefit plan

  • 401K

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare:

#LI - SB4

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:

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FacilitySt. Mary's Medical Center

LocationUS-MO-Blue Springs

ID2026-280684

CategoryAdmin

Position TypePer Diem

ShiftVariable

Job TypeNon-Exempt

Job Tags

Daily paid, Relief, Work at office, Local area, Shift work

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