Telephone Operator

Overview:

Pay Range: $16.00 - $18.75 per hour

Are you someone who's compassionate and loves a good work-life balance? If your answer is yes, then continue reading!

SCOPE: Under direct supervision, is responsible for providing a full range of telephone switchboard duties, including triaging calls and relaying messages. Assists with clerical duties as required. Serves as a liaison between patients and medical staff. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Courteously and efficiently answers all incoming calls and connects callers with the correct extension.

Takes and relays messages in an accurate and timely manner.

Responds to emergency and urgent calls from patients in a timely manner. Directs callers immediately to clinical staff as necessary.

Performs operator functions including triaging calls; connecting and transferring calls; setting up conference calls; instructing users on telephone procedures; and reporting telephone and equipment malfunctions to the appropriate party.

Provides a pleasant and helpful phone contact for callers.

Responsible for opening and closing the switchboard.

Responsible for the in-house paging system.

Performs clerical duties as assigned to maintain workflow in the department.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent required. Position requires 1-3 years customer service experience, preferably in a medical office, or call center environment.

COVID-19 vaccination is required. We will consider accommodations for disability and religious based reasons.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work may require sitting for long periods of time, stooping and bending/stretching for files and supplies. Requires occasional lifting of files or paper weighing up to 30 pounds. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, calculator, telephone, copier and other office equipment. Vision must be correctable to 20/20 and hearing must be in the normal range for telephone contacts.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment. Involves high levels of contact with patients and public.

What we offer you:

Health, dental, and vision

PTO Plan with holidays separate

Weekends off

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Life Insurance

Permanent