Telephone Operator|FT|Chestnut Hill

Telephone Operator

The Telephone Operators are responsible for answering and directing all incoming outside and in house calls. The major responsibility of the operators is to provide approved patient information upon request, page physicians and services on call upon request, keep on call schedules updated in the hospital paging system and alert hospital staff to all medical emergencies called in following hospital procedures. Telephone operators also direct patients and visitors to all areas in the hospital using the hospital link system and are also trained to provide pager support services for hospital staff.

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent - OR - GED - Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education

Required Experience: General Experience Relevant Experience

Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here! Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Located in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia, Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospital, an alliance of Temple Health, Redeemer Health and PCOM, is a 148-bed, community-based, university-affiliated, teaching hospital committed to excellent patient-centered care. Chestnut Hill Hospital provides a full range of inpatient and outpatient, diagnostic and treatment services for people in northwest Philadelphia and eastern Montgomery County. With more than 300 board-certified physicians, Chestnut Hill Hospital's specialties include minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery, cardiology, gynecology, oncology, orthopedics, urology, pulmonology, cancer care, family practice and internal medicine. Chestnut Hill Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and is affiliated with university-hospitals in Philadelphia for heart and stroke care and residency programs. For more information, visit TempleHealth.org

Primary Location: Pennsylvania-Philadelphia

Job: Clerical Services

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Employee Status: Regular