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Communications Center Operator

  • Massachusetts, Somerville

  • 07/11/2025

  • Contract

  • Active

Job Description:

  • Job Summary
    · Provide essential call management services within a 24x7 call center environment
    · Handle incoming calls to the hospital, including patient information, paging, emergency codes, and answering service support
    · Serve as the first point of contact, ensuring all callers receive courteous and efficient service
    · Operate in a fast-paced setting with multiple communication responsibilities

    Key Responsibilities
    · Manage incoming and outgoing calls efficiently and courteously using prescribed scripts
    · Process paging requests and retrieve pages accurately and in a timely manner
    · Update pager statuses as requested by pager holders
    · Issue new, replacement, and loaner pagers and maintain paging system records
    · Update the telephone directory and paging database regularly
    · Understand and activate various emergency codes including medical, fire, internal/external disasters
    · Respond to patient information inquiries, maintaining confidentiality at all times
    · Provide support to staff regarding department on-call schedules
    · Handle answering service calls using established guidelines
    · Escalate complex problems with callers, equipment, or services to the Supervisor
    · Perform duties at multiple locations as required
    · Demonstrate values including patient focus, affordability, accountability, innovation, diversity, integrity, continuous improvement, and teamwork

    Required Qualifications
    · High school diploma or equivalent
    · Typing speed of at least 35 words per minute
    · Proficiency in Microsoft Windows applications
    · Phone-based customer service or call center experience
    · Fluent in English, with excellent reading, writing, and speaking abilities

    Preferred Qualifications
    · Experience in a hospital or medical environment
    · Knowledge of medical terminology
    · Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered

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