PBX Operator - Communications
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Job overview
Prime Healthcare is hiring a PBX Operator - Communications. St. Mary's General Hospital in Passaic, NJ is a community‑based tertiary medical center offering a broad range of services including cardiovascular, cancer, maternal‑child health, and behavioral health, employing over 1,000 staff as part of Prime Healthcare.
Key focus areas include Answer the switchboard and pages overhead, greeting and directing people to appropriate departments, Monitor hospital alarms and be aware of policy and procedures for all emergency codes, and Communicate effectively with the population served.
Preferred (not required): Effective Written Communication, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, and Multi-Task.
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Full job description
Overview St. Mary's General Hospital, located in Passaic, NJ, is a community-based tertiary medical center focused on providing quality, compassionate care. It is an acute care hospital providing a broad range of services including cardiovascular services as well as a comprehensive program for cancer care. The hospital is also a center of excellence for maternal-child health and outpatient behavioral health services. It is the only hospital in Passaic and with over 550 physicians and 1,000 employees, and is one of the largest employers in the county. Every member of the St. Mary's General team is committed to providing respectful, personalized, high-quality care. St. Mary's General Hospital is a member of Prime Healthcare, which has been lauded as a "Top 15 Healthcare System" by Truven Health Analytics. For information, visit www.smh-nj.com.
Responsibilities The PBX Operator / Receptionist is responsible for answering the switchboard and pages overhead, greets and directs people to the appropriate departments. The PBX operator monitors the Hospital alarms and must be aware of the policy and procedures of all hospital emergency codes. Ability to communicate with population served.
Qualifications Education and Work Experience
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required (effective 4/1/14 for all new hires) 2. Previous PBX experience preferred. 3. Previous experience in office or receptionist. 4. Effective written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills 5. Ability to multi-task, prioritize needs to meet required timelines 6. Analytical and problem-solving skills 7. Customer Services experience preferred.
Pay Transparency St. Mary's General Hospital offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $15.92. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
Employment Status Per Diem Shift Variable Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
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