What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Representative - Communication Center - FT - 3rd Shift position at HH Health System?
Overview
Answers telephones, greeting all callers in a professional manner. Responsible for facilitating referral to area physicians, hospitals and community services. Listens to requests from patients or customers and accurately dispatches requests and information to the appropriate persons. Accurately communicates and dispatches Emergency Codes utilizing the Aionex Focus system. Promptly and accurately initiates offline procedures when indicated. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, activity logs and checklists. Answers multiple incoming telephone lines to the hospital switchboard. Obtains necessary information and transfers calls to correct department or patient room extension. Provides information to callers as appropriateQualifications
Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Experience required: Education:High School/GED required. Experience:Previous experience in customer service, receptionist or a dispatch role preferred. Additional Skills/Abilities:Must possess Keyboard/PC/Windows skills. Must be able to type 25 WPM, automated telephone equipment operation skills desired. Excellent communication skills necessary. Familiarity with medical terminology desired.
