Telecom Operator

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Pay Range:

$16.00 - $19.63

Position Overview

• Uses established scripts in answering and processing calls. Transfers internal calls successfully within established time frame of request. Routes calls to requested destinations within established time frame. Places callers on hold as required without call termination.
• Operates overhead paging as needed within the assigned guidelines. Utilizes internal and external pagers in a timely fashion to notify appropriate personnel within established time frame.
• Answers code telephones within two rings and obtains pertinent information for code initiation and location. Utilizes overhead paging system when required in accordance with hospital policy to announce emergency codes. Ensures pages are dealt with immediately. Follows departmental procedures and scripts for individual codes. Logs code event promptly and accurately.
• Segregates requests for hospital personnel by addressing the distinction between need for a technician or a physician.
• References on-call personnel by department in an effort to find appropriate staff scheduled within established time frames. Notifies on-call personnel by established mode of communication within appropriate time frame of referencing pertinent information.
• References schedules accurately based on time and date. Sets up schedules for the following calendar day as required daily.
• Notifies desired interpreter without delay for appropriate language need. Makes connection between interpreter and patient within required time frame. Uses appropriate client identification number for specific interpreter services or type of vendor utilized. Verifies that callers are properly connected to interpretive service provider.
• Provides equipment to hearing impaired patients through utilization of Security Department. Completes forms and obtains signatures for release of equipment.
• Verifies receipt of deceased patient and posts status within required notification time frame. Logs status of body through nursing office or HBOC.
• Insures undertaker provides appropriate signature for release of body. Provides undertaker with appropriate paperwork including death certificate.
• Provides medical examiner with appropriate paperwork including medical records.
• Associates ring tone with appropriate type of alarm within established time frame. Silences alarm as required.
• Notifies appropriate hospital personnel to resolve issue within established guidelines.
• Follows up on resolution as needed. Provides information to other affected departments as needed within established time frames.

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan

• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)

• Sick Time Off

• Employee Assistance Program

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. 

The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.