PBX Operator

Prime Healthcare•Newark, NJ

1d•$16 - $21

About The Position

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Saint Michael's Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Established by the Franciscan Sisters of the Poor in 1867, Saint Michael's Medical Center is a 358-bed regional tertiary-care, teaching, and research center in the heart of Newark's business and educational district and is accredited by The Joint Commission. Combining state-of-the-art technology, the latest diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, leading-edge research, and a network of highly qualified physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals, the hospital provides top-quality health care services delivered with compassionate care. The first medical institution in New Jersey to perform open-heart surgery, and the first to develop a cardiac catheterization program, Saint Michael's Medical Center is home to the Heart and Vascular Institute, which offers a comprehensive array of innovative cardiac treatments and procedures. Learn more at www.smmcnj.com .

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required (effective 4/1/14 for all new hires)
Effective written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to multi-task, prioritize needs to meet required timelines
Analytical and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Previous PBX experience preferred.
Previous experience in office or receptionist.
Customer Services experience preferred.

Responsibilities

The PBX Operator / Receptionist is responsible for answering the switchboard and pages overhead, greets and directs people to the appropriate departments.
The PBX operator monitors the Hospital alarms and must be aware of the policy and procedures of all hospital emergency codes.
Ability to communicate with population served.