What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Ctr Operator I position at Texas Children's Health System?

Job Description

We are searching for a Communications Center Operator I -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will answer and direct incoming and outgoing messaging services via telephone, paging systems and in-house communications modes; and to enact emergency and disaster preparedness procedures in support of hospital system physicians, clinicians, and staff.
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Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Answers and directs incoming telephone calls in a professional and courteous manner

• Completes page requests to hospital staff as appropriate

• Connects calls to a requested extension, department, or individual as quickly as possible

• Provides patient information to callers as allowed under Hospital policy and federal and state regulations

• Determines where the caller needs to be directed if they are unclear, by using non-threatening inquiry techniques

• Queries the appropriate system for the desired name, department, or other information

• Processes long-distance calls for certain departments.

• Assists in the maintenance of up to date on-call schedules and contact information for TCH providers and services/departments in the paging system and updating appropriate Communication Center documentation.

• Performs other essential job-related duties.

Skills & Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or GED required

• Preferred experience as a telephone switchboard operator and experience in a healthcare environment preferred

Note : Morning shift [6.00a-2.30p]; also, every other weekend

Job Info

Job Identification: 423875

Job Category: Information Services

Posting Date: 2026-03-27T04:10:00 00:00

Degree Level: High School Graduate

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Day

Locations: 1102 Bates Ave Houston TX 77030 US

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