Job Description:

This position directs internal and external calls, focusing on quality, customer service, correct evaluation of calls, and providing correct information and/or connecting caller with proper party. Connects callers seeking medical information or attention with on-call physicians. Facilitates the overall flow of communication with hospital resources and employees.Job Essentials

1. Answers internal and external calls with proper telephone etiquette. Communicates well both verbally and in written form. Provides information to callers in a helpful and courteous manner following HIPAA and Confidentiality Policies and guidelines, processing calls to proper location promptly.
2. Maintains an excellent working knowledge of the PBX telephone system, AMCOM, and all paging protocols and proprietary software programs.
3. Instructs callers to use long distance authorization code where applicable and assists others in making long distance calls, and conference calls when necessary and appropriate.
4. Follows processes and guidelines for overhead paging, while maintaining confidentiality at all times and communicating in a professional manner.
5. Responds appropriately to CODE calls and emergencies. Records pertinent information on Alarm & Code databases.
6. Knows and follows procedures for TDD/TTY Hearing impaired phone when applicable.
7. Adheres to the release of information, HIPAA, and confidentiality policies and procedures. Releases information to customers or co-workers according to policy and guidelines. Does not violate HIPAA or talk about patient information with co-workers unless necessary for the care of that patient.
8. Customer Service oriented. Gives and receives constructive criticism. Takes control of a conversation without becoming discourteous or upset with callers.
9. Stays calm under pressure and makes decisions independently, while following HIPAA and Confidentiality Policies and guidelines.
10. While operators do not perform dispatch duties on a regular basis, they are required to know how to readily perform various dispatch functions, such as: paging emergency codes, dispatching service calls to the Security department and also the Engineering department.


Minimum Qualifications

Shift-hours flexibility.
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Demonstrated excellent verbal and written skills.
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Demonstrated excellent telephone etiquette.
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Multi-task, prioritizaton, and organization skills.
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Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure, and work both independently and as part of a team.
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Excellent working knowledge of computer email programs, spreadsheets, word processing, and reporting programs.
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Demonstrated excellent customer service skills to include being courteous and helpful.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience operating complex phone systems or computer systems

Interact with others requiring employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information.
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Operate computers, telephones, office equipment, including manipulating paper requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.
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See and read computer monitors and documents.
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Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment.

Location:

Home Services - Salt Lake City

Work City:

South Jordan

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$17.43 - $22.40

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

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