Job Summary: The Operator Service Specialist 1 serves our patients, staff, and business partners by providing operator assistance and paging assistance.  Responsible for answering a high volume of incoming telephone calls and to transfer the caller to the appropriate resource. Responsible to page on-call resources and to page Emergency Response teams such as Code Blue, Rapid Response, Trauma and others.  Works in a high volume Call Center and provide excellent customer service to those of whom we serve. Performs other duties as needed.

Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED required.  Minimum one year of call center or customer service with heavy phone volume experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skills: Previous operator or call center experience in Healthcare setting preferred. Able to operate a computer and answer telephones efficiently. Able to keyboard 25 wpm. Able to read; write legibly; speak in English (and Spanish preferred) with professional quality; use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Operate/troubleshoot basic office and equipment required for the position. Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; collaborate and accept direction. Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; manage multiple assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload; work well under pressure; problem solve; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail; work independently with minimal supervision. Able to distinguish colors as necessary; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone, and identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace; see adequately to read computer screens, and written documents necessary to the position. 

Licensures and Certifications: None