Communications Operator Rep, Per Diem

Site: Mass General Brigham Incorporated

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

The Operator provides services to a 24x7 call center. The Operator receives and manages several types of incoming calls including calls to the main hospital number, calls for patient information, pages, code calls and answering service calls. The ideal candidate is able to move easily between calls, treating every caller as a welcome guest.

Manages incoming and outgoing calls in an expedient, efficient and courteous manner using the prescribed phraseology. Processes requests for paging and retrieval of pages efficiently and accurately. Changes the current paging status as requested by the holder of the pager.

Issues new, replacement and loaner pagers as well as returns and deletes pagers from the Mass General Brigham paging system including updates to the telephone directory and paging databases.Understands the various “codes” and the procedures for their activation. “Codes” include: medical, fire, internal and external disasters, and other emergencies, often of a life-threatening nature.

Responds to all telephone inquiries for patient information which may include handling confidential information.Responds to requests from staff regarding department on-call schedules.

Handles answering service calls in an efficient and courteous manner using prescribed guidelines.Escalates unusual or difficult problems with callers, telephones, pagers or answering services to the Supervisor.

May be required to perform responsibilities at multiple locations based on need and situation.·

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications 

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to type 35 wpm and knowledge of popular MS Windows software applications.
• Phone-based customer service and/or call center experience required; experience in a hospital or medical environment preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• A combination of education and experience may be substituted for requirements.

Skills for Succes

• Multi-tasking and toggling between multiple screens and software solutions.
• Good interpersonal and telephone skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Able to work independently and be highly motivated.
• Excellent spelling and grammar skills. Must have strong comprehension skills, clear, concise communication abilities and exceptional verbal communication 

Per Diem Schedule: Sat/Sun 9AM - 5:30 PM EST. Onsite in Somerville, MA.

Onsite399 Revolution Drive0Per DiemDay (United States of America)

Pay Range

$17.36 - $22.34/Hourly

Grade

1At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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