Communications Specialist

Overview Community Focused. Care Driven. Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission – it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it. Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. We are searching for a talented Communications Specialist. Hours: 32 hrs. Day shift, 7:00am – 3:30pm with weekend and holiday rotation. Location: Charlton Memorial Hospital - Fall River, MA. A career at Southcoast Health offers you a culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package. Generous Earned Time Off Package. Employee Wellbeing Program. 403B Retirement Plan with company match. Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs. Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training. Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours. Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Responsibilities Under the direction of the Manager, Communications or designee, perform a variety of functions to support and in support of the Communications Department and the Southcoast Hospitals Group, including operation of the communications console and paging equipment, initiation of hospital alarms and emergency procedures, scheduling of patients, and related clerical and administrative duties. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree preferred. Experience with Microsoft Office and Windows required. Medical terminology required. Specialized courses or training on console operation completed within 6 months of hire required. Excellent customer service, telephone skills, and verbal and written communication skills required. Previous experience in the medical field is preferred. Multilingual preferred. One year related work experience required. Medical Terminology Certificate required. Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and the COVID-19 virus or be exempt for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement of exemption after hire. Compensation & Schedule Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience. Pay Range: USD $16.29 - USD $27.54 per hour. Rotation Schedule Requirement: every other weekend and every other holiday. #J-18808-Ljbffr Southcoast Health