Switchboard Operator Jobs in Tacoma, WA

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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Telephone Operator

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 1 day ago

Summary The Telephone Operator position is located within the VA Puget Sound Health Care System (VAPSHCS), Tacoma, Washington, and provides centralized continuous point of contact for Veterans and...

OMC Patient Services Representative - Newcastle PC/UC (0.75/Day)

  • Newcastle, WA (21 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Newcastle, WA (21 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Welcome to a medical center where you're the center of attention. Pay range: $21.79 - $32.69 Part-Time 0.75 FTE / 30 hours per week (benefits eligible) 10 hour shifts, 3 days per week Schedule...

Part Time Front Desk Agent

  • Auburn, WA (9 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Auburn, WA (9 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Hill Top Hospitality. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott...

Receptionist

  • Lacey, WA (22 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lacey, WA (22 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human,...

Customer Service Associate - Temporary

  • Auburn, WA (9 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Auburn, WA (9 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 2 days 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....

Savers / Value Village Careers - Customer Service Associate

  • Puyallup, WA (6 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Puyallup, WA (6 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 3 days ago

Description Position at Savers / Value Village Job Title: Customer Service Associate Pay Range: Our starting pay ranges from $16.70 to $17.61 depending on job duty/position. $16.70 = Sales Clerk,...

Customer Service Associate

  • Lacey, WA (22 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lacey, WA (22 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 3 days 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....

Front Desk Receptionist- Weekends

  • Mercer Island, WA (23 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Mercer Island, WA (23 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 4 days ago

Front Desk Receptionist - Large Senior Living Community We are seeking for a happy, outgoing, and energetic Front Desk Receptionist to join and lead our dining team at a large senior living...

Front Desk Coordinator

  • Des Moines, WA (14 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Des Moines, WA (14 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 5 days ago

Join Our Team as a Front Desk Coordinator! Do you love working with kids and teens? Are you passionate about making dental visits fun and stress-free? If so, we want YOU to be part of our team at...

Front Desk Agent - Fort Lewis

  • Fort Lewis, WA (14 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Fort Lewis, WA (14 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 5 days ago

448372BR** **Auto req ID:** 448372BR **Company:** IHG Army Hotels-Holiday Inn Express **Job Code:** Hospitality_ Hospitality **Job Description:** **ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our...

Dental Front Desk/Assistant (eaglesoft exp preferred)

  • Kent, WA (13 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Kent, WA (13 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 5 days ago

About us We are small business in Kent, WA. We are professional, customer-centric and fun. Our work environment includes: Overview We are seeking a dedicated and organized Dental...

Front Desk Agent - Holiday Inn Express - Fort Lewis

  • Fort Lewis, WA (14 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Fort Lewis, WA (14 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 6 days ago

Role Purpose The moment a guest steps into one of our hotels, they walk into a genuinely memorable experience. As a Front Desk Agent, you'll not only be the person they rely on to handle...

Switchboard Operator - PACE/Elderplace

  • Renton, WA (17 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Renton, WA (17 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 8 days ago

The Switchboard Operator is the first contact with Providence Elderplace and is responsible for dealing effectively and courteously with callers, patients and fellow employees....

Patient Services Representative / Phlebotomist

  • Covington, WA (17 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Covington, WA (17 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 8 days ago

You Belong Here. At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers,...

Receptionist

  • Maple Valley, WA (22 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Maple Valley, WA (22 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 8 days ago

Why work with YWCA Seattle King Snohomish?** YWCA SKS is the region's largest non-profit organization with a 120+ year legacy, focused on the needs of women, with programs serving 7,000 people...

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Salary for Switchboard Operator Jobs in Tacoma, WA

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Highest Education Level

Switchboard Operators in Tacoma, WA 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 Tacoma, WA
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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