Job Summary The Switchboard Operator is responsible for managing incoming and outgoing calls, providing routine information, and dispatching calls to the appropriate departments, personnel, or providers in a professional and courteous manner. This role also handles paging requests, assists with emergency communications, and ensures accurate and timely information delivery to patients, staff, providers, and external customers. This is a part-time position for extra coverage required on weekends (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). Essential Functions • Answers all incoming calls promptly, greeting callers professionally and courteously, and routes them to the appropriate department or individual based on evaluation of the caller's needs. • Carries out paging procedures for employees, providers, rapid response teams, and other essential personnel, including during emergency or disaster situations. • Acts as an information hub by providing accurate assistance to patients, employees, and external customers. • Transfers calls accurately to the proper extension, ensuring seamless communication for customers and staff. • Coordinates communication for emergency codes and disasters, ensuring timely notifications to on-call and rapid response staff as needed. • Screens and verifies demographic information, corrects errors as needed, and organizes paperwork accurately, including inpatient documentation for the Business Office. • Provides instructions to patients for accessing external operators for long-distance calls and assists with any other general inquiries. • Maintains detailed records of all pages, notifications, and calls as required by facility protocols. • Performs other duties as assigned. • Maintains regular and reliable attendance. • Complies with all policies and standards. Qualifications • 0-2 years of experience in customer service, call center, or healthcare setting required • 1-2 years of switchboard experience preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Proficient in operating switchboard or telecommunications equipment. • Excellent verbal communication and customer service skills. • Ability to manage high call volumes in a calm and professional manner. • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. • Capable of handling emergency communication processes effectively. • Knowledge of hospital policies, codes, and procedures is a plus.