Performs communication-related activities and various routine clerical duties.
Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
0-1 years of relevant experience, required.
Ability to communicate in English, learn the console and related duties.
Responsibilities
Operates telephone console, answering incoming calls on the main number and for the Operator, extending calls to the appropriate extension number, and placing outside calls for authorized personnel.
Performs various communications and/or emergency activities, including paging personnel, announcing closing hours, answering general caller questions, calling floors for information, answering the TTY, and logging difficult calls.
Performs routine clerical duties such as maintaining records, files, and cards for adjustments, admissions, and other information.
Calls the appropriate office when office alarms sound.
Disseminates patient contact information, providing telephone and room numbers, expediting calls, and using MED-HELP to access patients.
Makes routine decisions within defined parameters.
Assists in implementing communications projects and strategies.