Communications Operator, Jewish Hospital, Rotating, PRN
UofL Health, Louisville, KY, United States
Communications Operator
The Communications Operator presents a pleasing, helpful, and courteous welcome to patients, families, physicians, visitors, co-workers, and all other internal and external customers of UofL Health. The purpose of the position is to make a positive impression to ensure a comfortable and positive experience to all callers who need assistance or information and that immediate needs and concerns are addressed appropriately for every caller.
The Communication Operator is expected to assist all patient's, visitors, fellow employees, physicians and medical staff in a professional manner and provides a multitude of information as needed regarding on call hospital staff and physicians, assist with location of appointments, facilities information, paging Physicians for other departmental staff and patient's, outside facilities, etc. The Communications operator manages all emergency alerts that occur by ensuring all responders are notified of the type of code and the location. The Communications Operator exemplifies UofL Health customer service standards and follows established policies and procedures in the hospital when providing service. The Communications Operator has a positive demeanor and conveys UofL Health's commitment to service excellence for all customers that they encounter.
Additional Job Description
Monitors hospital communications systems (e.g., Simplex Fire Alarm)
Monitors various codes and alarms in the area
Efficiently and effectively follows existing communications processes and procedures
Communicates with internal and external customers, using basic medical terminology appropriately
Pages physicians/staff and conducts overhead pages
Coordinates and implements process for providing personnel with pagers (e.g., activating spare pagers, exchanging pagers, setting up page copy, etc.)
Maintains, updates and delivers on-call schedules from approximately eighty services
Continuously maintains changes and additions of multiple services that provide scheduling of Attendings, Residents, Interns and staff; and, provides updates to all necessary areas in a timely manner
Completes routine clerical duties
Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Critical to This Role
Displays service excellence
responsive, informs constituents of process, pleasant to work with, educates and provides timely, accurate information
Remains organized
manages time effectively, keeps tasks appropriately prioritized
Displays flexibility
able to change directions as needed for the good of the department or organization
Strong Interpersonal skills
can build effective, strong working relationships with employees, colleagues, management and vendors through trust, communication, and credibility
Knowledge of multiline phone system, ACD and equipment
Can operate all functions of TDD phone for the hearing impaired
Can operate all functions of AT&T Language Line
Understands functions of SMS, patient information and screen codes
Ability to monitor and understand functions of Code/Alarm panels and Code procedures
Language Ability
Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
Must be comfortable with regular telephone usage and telephone etiquette
Reasoning Ability
Able to think through a variety of complex situations, determine possible solutions and implement the best option
Computer Skills
Excellent computer skills are required
Familiar with functions of Microsoft Word and Excel software
Must have the capacity to learn other relevant systems and databases, as needed
Additional Responsibilities
Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community
Education
High School diploma or GED/equivalent (required)
Experience
One (1) year of experience in a communications/operator role (required)
Three to five (3-5) years of experience in a communications/operator role (preferred)
Certification
Able to complete Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training and to perform as needed (required for positions at Peace Hospital)
The Communications Operator presents a pleasing, helpful, and courteous welcome to patients, families, physicians, visitors, co-workers, and all other internal and external customers of UofL Health. The purpose of the position is to make a positive impression to ensure a comfortable and positive experience to all callers who need assistance or information and that immediate needs and concerns are addressed appropriately for every caller.
The Communication Operator is expected to assist all patient's, visitors, fellow employees, physicians and medical staff in a professional manner and provides a multitude of information as needed regarding on call hospital staff and physicians, assist with location of appointments, facilities information, paging Physicians for other departmental staff and patient's, outside facilities, etc. The Communications operator manages all emergency alerts that occur by ensuring all responders are notified of the type of code and the location. The Communications Operator exemplifies UofL Health customer service standards and follows established policies and procedures in the hospital when providing service. The Communications Operator has a positive demeanor and conveys UofL Health's commitment to service excellence for all customers that they encounter.
Additional Job Description
Monitors hospital communications systems (e.g., Simplex Fire Alarm)
Monitors various codes and alarms in the area
Efficiently and effectively follows existing communications processes and procedures
Communicates with internal and external customers, using basic medical terminology appropriately
Pages physicians/staff and conducts overhead pages
Coordinates and implements process for providing personnel with pagers (e.g., activating spare pagers, exchanging pagers, setting up page copy, etc.)
Maintains, updates and delivers on-call schedules from approximately eighty services
Continuously maintains changes and additions of multiple services that provide scheduling of Attendings, Residents, Interns and staff; and, provides updates to all necessary areas in a timely manner
Completes routine clerical duties
Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Critical to This Role
Displays service excellence
responsive, informs constituents of process, pleasant to work with, educates and provides timely, accurate information
Remains organized
manages time effectively, keeps tasks appropriately prioritized
Displays flexibility
able to change directions as needed for the good of the department or organization
Strong Interpersonal skills
can build effective, strong working relationships with employees, colleagues, management and vendors through trust, communication, and credibility
Knowledge of multiline phone system, ACD and equipment
Can operate all functions of TDD phone for the hearing impaired
Can operate all functions of AT&T Language Line
Understands functions of SMS, patient information and screen codes
Ability to monitor and understand functions of Code/Alarm panels and Code procedures
Language Ability
Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
Must be comfortable with regular telephone usage and telephone etiquette
Reasoning Ability
Able to think through a variety of complex situations, determine possible solutions and implement the best option
Computer Skills
Excellent computer skills are required
Familiar with functions of Microsoft Word and Excel software
Must have the capacity to learn other relevant systems and databases, as needed
Additional Responsibilities
Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community
Education
High School diploma or GED/equivalent (required)
Experience
One (1) year of experience in a communications/operator role (required)
Three to five (3-5) years of experience in a communications/operator role (preferred)
Certification
Able to complete Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training and to perform as needed (required for positions at Peace Hospital)