Switchboard Operator

About the role

The PBX Operator is responsible for operating hospital switchboard and pager system and implementing all emergency plans according to hospital policy. TriStar Skyline Medical Center is a 350+ bed facility, Tennessee's first comprehensive stroke center, a state designated Level 1 Trauma Center and a national leader in neuroscience. In addition, we are equipped with 3 helipads, new ICU and Medical/Surgical floors, and burn care services. We offer a CARF accredited Inpatient Rehabilitation program, an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI and serves the North Nashville community as a leading provider of emergency heart care. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

Responsibilities

• Receive and direct all incoming calls to the appropriate party, in a timely and professional manner.
• Coordinate with Hospital units and staff during visitation times while providing excellent customer service to all employees, visitors, physicians, patients and referral sources.
• Coordinate with RESPOND on individuals presenting for assessments and entering information into the EMTALA log and also on calls and/or regarding potential concerns for customers waiting to be assessed and/or admitted.
• Assist in any possible way with customer/patient/family needs during phone call and visitation times as well as for those waiting to be seen by hospital staff for any reason.
• Coordinate with business office meal ticket monies, safe entries and removals, mail distribution, and vehicle sign ins/outs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• PBX/Customer Service Experience preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
• Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.