Switchboard Operator-Full Time-Variable

Facility Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Location Fayetteville, North Carolina Department Visitor Management Job Family Clerical Work Shift Variable (United States of America) Summary Operate the switchboard console to route incoming, outgoing, and inter-hospital calls and perform other communications related duties. Major Job Functions The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time: Answer and route calls to appropriate person or department Assist patients and employees with placing local and long-distance calls Ensures emergency codes are properly handled and associated groups (Fire Department, Pilots, Rescue Squad, etc.) are coordinated and informed about all situations Maintain all logs Monitor computerized/digital alarm systems and notify appropriate staff to resolve issues or create work order request for equipment Assist outside callers and staff with physician's office telephone numbers Provide services for all on-call personnel, to include supplemental staffing Responsible for paging overhead, notify appropriate staff by email and ensure Emergency Department and Security heard the code Coordinate repairs and changes to the phone system Assist outsiders in locating patients as appropriate Replace patient phones when vendor is unavailable Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job: Education and Formal Training: High school diploma or equivalent required Work Experience: 3 years switchboard experience in a major 2000 + line facility preferred 1 year hospital experience or medical terminology preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Computer literacy Ability to handle and diffuse stressful situations (sometimes involving life and death) Ability to remember and follow policies and procedures during times of crisis Excellent customer service skills Ability to type 40 wpm Ability to operate multiple computer software programs simultaneously Physical Requirements: Hearing and verbal ability to interact professionally with staff, managers and vendors Visual acuity to deal with CRT's and printouts Manual dexterity to use standard keyboard Required Licenses and Certifications Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity For exceptional healthcare come to Cape Fear Valley Health where caring employees are committed to integrity, patient-centeredness and excellence throughout the entire healthcare process. At Cape Fear Valley Health, our goal is to improve the quality of every life we touch. Our diverse team of doctors, nurses and staff work together to create a better experience for every patient, every time. Cape Fear Valley is a 950-bed, 8-hospital regional health system, the 8th largest in North Carolina, with more than 1 million inpatient and outpatients annually. A private not-for-profit organization with over 7,000 employees and 850 physicians. Our employees and physicians proudly serve a seven-county region of southeastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Clinton, Lillington, Dunn and beyond. Our medical facilities include Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Central Harnett Hospital, Betsy Johnson Hospital, as well as more than 60 medical offices and specialty care clinics spread throughout the Cape Fear region.