Switchboard Operator

Joining AdventHealth

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift: Night-Weekend (United States of America)

Job Description:

Schedule: FT/40 Hours Weekdays, Weekends 3pm-11pm, need flexibility to cover 10:30am - 7pm as needed

Location: 7727 Lake Underhill Rd, Orlando, FL 32822

• Projects a positive and helpful demeanor while working with patients, visitors, physicians, and staff.
• Maintains a courteous and professional manner when answering calls.
• Demonstrates skill and proficiency when executing overhead announcements
• Updates and maintains all on call lists for staff when notified of changes.
• Forwards calls promptly to proper departments, patient rooms, or staff as necessary.
• Demonstrates communication skills appropriate for interactions with adolescent, adult, and geriatric callers, using service standards and service recovery techniques.
• Contacts key personnel after hours as needed. Maintains an operational call log of all activities, requests, and issues.
• Cultivates accurate knowledge of hospital disaster codes and announces them efficiently according to procedure.
• Provides excellent customer service and maintains respectful relationships with all stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to read, speak, listen, receive, understand, and disseminate communications effectively [Required]
• Competent knowledge in standard computer applications with an ability to type 30 wpm [Required]
• Capable of learning and retaining a vast amount of information including clinical terminology [Required]
• Adept in multi-tasking in a high volume and fast paced environment [Required]
• Ability to work independently and to apply logical and safe decision making in communicating critical situations [Required]
• Embraces learning and adapting to frequent changes to data used to direct and manage calls [Required]
• Maintains calm and courteous composure when dealing with emergencies or dissatisfied callers [Required]
• Strong independent worker, critical thinking, and good judgement qualities [Required]
• Excellent oral and written communication skills [Required]
• Proficiency in MS Office products [Preferred]
• Bilingual skills [Preferred]

Education:

• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

Field of Study:

• N/A

Work Experience:

• 1+ related work experience as a switchboard operator or in customer service field [Required]

Additional Information:

• N/A

Licenses and Certifications:

• N/A

Physical Requirements:

• Physical Requirements -

Pay Range:

$15.30 - $22.95

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida's background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse:

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.