What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Operator position at Kaiser Permanente?
Communications Operator
Primary Location Los Angeles, California
Schedule Call-in/On-Call
Shift Variable
Salary $27.77 - $30.76 / hour
Job Number 1403216
Date Posted 04/19/2026
Job Summary:
Under direct supervision, places various specialized calls; receives incoming calls; pages medical center personnel, initiates emergency procedures, provides inpatient information as appropriate - adhering to HIPAA guidelines.
Essential Responsibilities:
Provide exceptional customer service to both our internal and external customers Provide courteous and cooperative service on each and every encounter
Must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to multi-task
Receive and correctly route incoming calls
Effectively and quickly handle various codes (blue, red, secure, etc.), including Overhead Paging Provide patient information as appropriate and adhere to all HIPAA guidelines Report equipment malfunction as needed Orient new staff, or less experienced Operators Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
Minimum of six (6) months experience providing front line customer service.
Working knowledge of PCs.
Type 25 wpm. You must take and pass the typing test prior to the end of the posting period or your bid will be bypassed. Test must be current within one (1) year.
Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.
Education
High school or equivalent.
License, Certification, Registration
N/A
Additional Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual (English/Spanish). Busy phone experience
Notes:
This is an on-call position, working days and hours may vary within the specified shift
Primary Location: California,Los Angeles,1550 N. Edgemont Computer Center
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1
Shift: Variable
Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Working Hours Start: 07:30 AM
Working Hours End: 04:00 PM
Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B01|SEIU|Local 399
Job Level: Entry Level
Department: Sunset Medical Center - MedFac-Communications - 0801
Pay Range: $27.77 - $30.76 / hour
Travel: No
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital).
Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
For jobs where work will be performed in unincorporated LA County, the employer provides the following statement in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, accreditation, and licensure requirements (where applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures.
Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others in accordance with the Principles of Responsibility, adheres to organizational policies and guidelines; supports compliance initiatives; maintains confidences; admits mistakes; conducts business with honesty, shows consistency in words and actions; follows through on commitments.
Job duties with at least occasional or possible access to: (1) patients, the general public, or other employees; (2) confidential protected health information and other confidential KP information (including employee, proprietary, financial or trade secret information); (3) KP property and assets, for example, electronic assets, medical instruments, or devices; (4) controlled substances regulated by federal law or potentially subject to diversion.