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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location sunnyvale, California

About this job

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, operates multi-line telephone switchboard to relay incoming, outgoing and interoffice calls. Assists with emergency communications according to policy and procedure, performs miscellaneous communication and clerical duties as assigned .

Principal Accountabilities:

Answers multi-line switchboard telephone, transfer calls and provide general information

Process calls in a polite, patient, compassionate & professional manner, speaking clearly not rushed with a pleasant phone personality

Determines customer needs and be able to handle high call volume in a timely matter

Answers callers questions and refers them to the appropriate departments

Locates on call physicians or administrator with clinic/offices are closed.

Takes accurate and complete messages for staff members

Operates the page/beeper system as required

Maintains pagers for staff members

Performs miscellaneous communication s and clerical duties as needed

Reports telephone problems immediately to appropriate supervisor or manager.

Follows the commitment to excellence and treats patients, families, visitors and each other with courtesy, dignity, respect and professionalism

REQUIRED : high school diploma or equivalent.

PREFERRED:

six (6) months experience prior experience as an operator at a high volume location. 1 year customer service experience either in person or on the phone. Knowledge of Amcom CBX Attendant Console or similar console

Skills:

Excellent verbal skills are required in order to converse and relay information effectively and to understand orders given under emergency conditions

Excellent written communication skills.

Clerical perception is required to accurately and quickly recognize names and avoid errors in recording, paging and record keeping

Excellent telephone skills and etiquette

Ability to type 35 wpm

Active listening and hearing skills

Ability to understand accents and difficult to understand voices and speech patterns

Basic Microsoft Excel and Word literacy

Able to perform multiple tasks with frequent interruptions and prioritize independently

Ability to maintain composure during challenging interpersonal interactions

Ability to work with others in a flexible and cooperative manner

Ability to asses problems and resolve or escalate to appropriate team to resolve

Ability to sit for long periods of time.

Bilingual in one other language is desired for this role to better serve the community and patient population, preferred.

Special Requirements: Flexibility to be able to cover all shifts which may include weekends, holidays and after hours.