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Summary:

Answers and routes incoming calls to the hospital's main number, emergency lines and patient information lines. Demonstrates service excellence by providing accurate information regarding the Hospital, its patients and staff while ensuring adherence to all Hospital policies and procedures, especially those regarding privacy and confidentiality. Assist in maintaining up-to-date computerized databases and on-call schedules in a timely fashion. Exhibits strong customer service and telephone skills.

Responsibilities:

1. Answers main number and patient information calls in a timely fashion, exhibiting strong customer service skill resulting in service excellence for the caller.

2. Implements code protocols accurately as it is written in the department Policy

And Procedure Manual. Demonstrates clear understanding, knowledge and proficiency in handling emergencies. Responsible for carrying out proper activation procedures using computerized phone and paging systems for life safety codes that occur in either Network location.

3. Maintains up-to-date databases and on-call schedules in order to provide requested information accurately and efficiently.

4. Demonstrates a courteous and friendly manner when assisting callers adhering to the Hospital's policies regarding professionalism and respect. Maintains composure when faced with difficult or stressful situations.

5. Document and maintain code logs in Excel spreadsheets.

6. Participates in establishment and achievement of department goals

7. Demonstrates willingness to assist co-workers and/or to accept additional assignments as requested to support the department's efficiency as observed by the supervisor.

8. Establish and maintain efficient working relationships with supervisor, coworkers and the customers.

9. Maintain and Model Nuvance Health Values.

10. Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.

11. Performs other duties as required.

12. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

Education: HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT

Other Information:

Required:HS Graduate or Equivalent with a minimum of 6 months job related experience. Strong telephone and customer service skills. Data entry. Ability to remain calm during stressful situations.

Desired: MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook skills.Telephone switchboard experience.

Company: Danbury Hospital

Org Unit: 249

Department: Telephone Operators

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $18.00 - $20.00 Hourly

We are an equal opportunity employer

Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.