Switchboard Operator Jobs in Iowa

A Switchboard Operator plays a vital role in facilitating effective communication within an organization. They are chiefly responsible for handling incoming, outgoing, and interoffice calls and directing them to the appropriate departments or individuals. Their tasks may also extend to maintaining phone system performance, recording and relaying messages, and sometimes performing administrative duties such as filing, data entry, and record keeping.

Switchboard Operators should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as they often serve as the first point of contact for clients or visitors. They should also have good organizational abilities and be familiar with computer and telephone systems. A high school diploma or its equivalent is typically required, but a certification in office administration or a related field may be beneficial. Prior to becoming a Switchboard Operator, one could hold roles such as Receptionist, Customer Service Representative, or Office Assistant which would provide relevant experience in handling calls and performing administrative tasks.

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Gastro Clinic Receptionist Day Shift Full Time

  • Waterloo, IA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Waterloo, IA
  • 2 hours ago

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Acts as a receptionist, greeting patients and visitors. Interviews and registers new and established patients. Schedules patients for...

Receptionist

  • Davenport, IA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Davenport, IA
  • 2 hours ago

Camping World is seeking a Receptionist for our growing team. Camping World is currently seeking a highly motivated and forward-thinking Receptionist to join our team! You will be a key...

Patient Services Representative

  • Spirit Lake, IA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Spirit Lake, IA
  • 3 hours ago

Location: Lakes-Avera Medical Group Spirit Lake Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays (United States of America) Pay Range: The pay range for this...

Experience Specialist/Receptionist Part-Time - Westside Urgent Care

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 5 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 5 days ago

Area of Interest: Patient Services FTE/Hours per pay period:.4 Department: Urgent Care Westside - CR Shift: Days, Nights, Weekends, Holidays Job ID: 162146 UnityPoint Health Information Why...

Receptionist

  • Grundy Center, IA
  • 21 days ago
  • Grundy Center, IA
  • 21 days ago

What you'll bring to the team... Answer phones and greet clients in a personalized, friendly, and inviting manner Match clients with the best-suited tax professional for their needs Schedule...

Block Advisors Receptionist

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 45+ days ago

What you'll bring to the team... Answer phones and greet clients in a personalized, friendly, and inviting manner Match clients with the best-suited tax professional for their needs Schedule...

Experience Specialist/Receptionist - Tower Terrace Family Med

  • Marion, IA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Marion, IA
  • 7 hours ago

UPH Additional Information Why UnityPoint Health? Culture At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering...

Experience Specialist/Receptionist PRN - Tower Terrace

  • Marion, IA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Marion, IA
  • 7 hours ago

UPH Additional Information Why UnityPoint Health? Culture At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering...

Experience Specialist/Receptionist - Endocrinology

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 7 hours ago

UPH Additional Information Why UnityPoint Health? Culture At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering...

Patient Services Representative - Outpatient Behavioral Health - Full Time - Days

  • Mason City, IA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Mason City, IA
  • 14 hours ago

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: Position Purpose: The Patient Service Representative (PSR) greets and welcomes patients and visitors to the Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic,...

Multitasker /Receptionist. @ Your Service Transportation

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 14 hours ago

We need a Multitasker. Good Phone, People and Computer skills a multitasker. Some one that can fit into our family atmosphere. 5 days a week. Full training and working with 3 other ladies. Please...

Customer Service Associate - Temporary

  • Bettendorf, IA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Bettendorf, IA
  • 14 hours ago

Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience. Registers sales on assigned cash register, provides customers with courteous, fair, friendly, and efficient checkout service....

Customer Service Associate

  • Indianola, IA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Indianola, IA
  • 14 hours ago

Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience. Registers sales on assigned cash register, provides customers with courteous, fair, friendly, and efficient checkout service....

Pharmacy Customer Service Associate

  • Davenport, IA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Davenport, IA
  • 14 hours ago

Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience. Registers sales on assigned cash register, provides customers with courteous, fair, friendly, and efficient checkout service....

Experience Specialist/Receptionist: Lakeview Internal Medicine

  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 17 hours ago
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 17 hours ago

UPH Additional Information Why UnityPoint Health? Commitment to our Team Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our...

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Salary for Switchboard Operator Jobs in Iowa

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Highest Education Level

Switchboard Operators in Iowa offer the following education background
High School or GED
30.8%
Bachelor's Degree
26.7%
Associate's Degree
18.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.7%
Master's Degree
5.5%
Some College
2.4%
Some High School
1.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Switchboard Operators in Iowa
Less than 1 year
43.5%
1-2 years
23.9%
None
17.1%
2-4 years
14.7%
4-6 years
0.7%


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