PRN Telecommunication Operator Communication Services_

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.As a Telecommunication Operator, you will provide quick and accurate processing of all telecommunications needs. Some of your primary duties include answering incoming phone calls, responding to inquiries, processing calls, determining priority, and providing paging services.The ideal future caregiver is someone who:+ Has customer service experience.+ Has excellent communication, interpersonal, phone and computer skills.+ Demonstrates a strong work ethic.+ Thrives working both independently and as part of a team.This role will allow you to create the foundation in healthcare that you've been looking for. You'll be supported as you enhance your customer service skills and advance your career as this position offers tuition reimbursement and endless opportunities within Cleveland Clinic.At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.**Responsibilities:**+ Receives records and responds to all phone calls, emergency calls and oxygen alarms.+ Answers all incoming phone calls on a multi-function phone system.+ Responds to general inquiries and calls for emergency requests, suspicious persons, medical emergencies, suicides, bomb threats, and other crisis calls.+ Processes calls according to given situation.+ Determines priority and protocol and dispatches security personnel accordingly. Operates Nortel console.+ Receives and screens all incoming and outgoing calls to determine proper routing and provide system usage information and assistance.+ Answers all calls identifying facility, operator's name with appropriate greeting, i.e.: 'Good Morning, Cleveland Clinic Florida, this is XXXXX, how may I direct your call?' Places and records all outgoing local, long distance and international call for physicians and other clinic personnel.+ Operates page console and associated equipment.+ Provides in-house, long-range and paging services for clinic staff and outside callers.+ Notifies proper personnel during traumas and medical emergencies.+ Assists clinic personnel in contact on-call physicians and staff physicians, provides outside callers with medical assistance by directing to appropriate service.+ Operates fax machine. Utilizes machine to transmit information to our other facilities and departments.+ Performs answering service duties for physicians and special services. Takes and delivers messages for staff physician, residents and other clinic personnel upon request. Answers and contacts proper personnel as required.+ Answers incoming calls in a prompt, efficient, and professional manner, request are determined and expedited to meet callers' needs.+ Handles emergency calls on the emergency phone line designated for same-medical emergencies.+ Activates emergency code pagers and making necessary phone calls to responding personnel.+ Maintains emergency log for records.+ Assists as back up for security emergency line and responding after two rings if not answered.+ Handles paging of requests, announcements, etc., in a professional and efficient manner in a clear speaking voice.+ Processes and distributes the on-call schedule on a weekly and timely basis.+ Handles change in schedule and late additions with efficiency and minimal difficulty.+ Maintains inventory and distributes surgical scrubs when working the early shift.+ Processes and distributes the on-call schedule on a weekly and timely basis.+ Participates in Performance Improvement Teams as assigned.+ Consistently processes all patient information according to HIPAA policy and procedure adhering to patient's rights and confidentiality.+ Other duties as assigned.**Education:**+ High School diploma or GED preferred.**Certifications** :+ None required.**Complexity of Work:**+ All employees are expected to meet the standards of performance outlined in the Organizational-Wide Competencies listed below as applied to the position:+ World Class Service Orientation: Includes attitude, behavior, interpersonal skill, and problem solving that enable an employee to respond to internal and external customer needs and expectations in a positive manner.+ Adaptability: Includes teamwork and flexibility needed to fulfill job responsibilities including adapting to changes in work environment and accepting supervisory feedback.+ Efficiency and Effectiveness: Includes quantity and quality of desired work, as well as organization skills necessary to perform successfully.+ Essential Job Requirements: Includes adherence to all relevant policies, procedures, and guidelines affecting the work environment, including maintenance of required competencies and communication skills.+ Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable): Includes overall accountability for assigned work group relative to operational goals, personnel requirements, and budgetary constraints.+ Note: The above stated duties are intended to outline those functions typically performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This description of duties is not intended to be all inclusive nor to limit the discretionary authority of supervisors to assign other tasks of similar nature or level of responsibility.**Work Experience:**+ Basic minimum 1 year Switchboard experience preferred.+ Experience with Nortel phone system and experience in medical/hospital environment preferred.+ Demonstrate knowledge of CRT/PC operation.+ Knowledge of Nortel console and pate equipment.+ Knowledge of placing local, long distance, overseas calls, directory information and oral paging.+ Good computer, oral and written communication, customer service and interpersonal skills required.+ Knowledge of the fax machine.+ Clear and concise speaking voice.**Physical Requirements:**+ Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods+ Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment+ Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information**Personal Protective Equipment:**+ Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.Pay RangeMinimum hourly: $15.00Maximum hourly: $18.44The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. While the pay range is displayed as an hourly rate, Cleveland Clinic recruiters will clarify whether the compensation is hourly or salary. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package, which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement.Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities