Communications Specialist

Southcoast Health System, Inc. • Fall River, MA

7d • $16 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Join Southcoast Health, a not-for-profit, charitable health system with multiple hospitals, clinics, and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. The organization has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row. This role supports the Communications Department and the Southcoast Hospitals Group.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Windows required.
• Medical Terminology required.
• Specialized courses or training on console operation completed within 6 months of hire is required.
• Excellent customer service, telephone skills, and verbal and written communication skills are required.
• One year related work experience is required.
• Medical Terminology Certificate is required.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors Degree preferred.
• Previous experience working in the medical field is preferred.
• Multi-lingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate the communications console and paging equipment.
• Initiate hospital alarms and emergency procedures.
• Schedule patients.
• Perform various other clerical and administrative duties.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• Generous Earned Time Off Package
• Employee Wellbeing Program
• 403B Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED