PBX Operator/Dispatcher

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. One (1) year experience in customer service.

CORE JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Operates telecommunication equipment to provide communication service to hospital departments, patient care areas, and physicians.
2. Receives incoming calls and connects them as requested.
3. Monitors alarms such as fire, emergency, security, and telecommunications equipment.
4. Announces emergency codes and activates pagers and other communication devices.
5. Relays and route written and verbal messages.
6. Identifies problems with communication devices and takes appropriate action.
7. Documents required information in appropriate logs
8. Utilizes crisis intervention skills when dealing with callers/emergency situations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 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.

1. Able to sit for extended periods of time.
2. Able to read and write legibly.

WORKING 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.

1. Standard office environment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
2. Ability to operate basic office equipment such as phones, computers, copier, fax machine, etc.
3. Ability to multi-task and handle multi-line phone system.
4. Ability to respond to emergency situations in a calm, professional manner.

Additional Job Description:

*Works with Security Officers and the Safety Director to maintain a safe and secure environment

*weekend dayshift, 7a-730p

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WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.