Switchboard Operator

Switchboard Operator

Methodist Hospital is looking to hire a Switchboard Operator to join our switchboard team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary: Responsible for providing prompt, courteous and effective response to all calls into Park Nicollet Health Services through the Switchboard. This includes routing calls to appropriate departments, providing patient information, paging on call physicians, code processing, and related communication services. This position will effectively prioritize response to a wide variety of routine, public service and emergency support calls, requiring various problem-solving techniques and judgment. The Switchboard Operator will respond to emergency alerts and alarms to activate proper response, and provide general assistance to colleagues, patients, visitors, and members. This colleague must be a strong multi-tasker, problem solver, possess critical thinking skills and be detail oriented.

Work Schedule: FTE 1.0, 40 hours per week, 8am-4:30pm, every other weekend.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year client facing customer service required.
• Highly skilled in multitasking, detail-oriented, and possesses strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Demonstrates excellent customer service skills and maintains emotional composure during emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education preferred.
• Call center or Switchboard experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Health Care industry; eagerness to take on projects and challenges.

Benefits:

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!

About Us

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you'll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We're a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We're working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health As a HealthPartners colleague, we're committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.