Nuvance Health is a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations — Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital, and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center, and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York — plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practice locations including The Heart Center and non-acute care affiliates.
PER DIEM - GREAT "FOOT INTHE DOOR" OPPORTUNITY
AFTER PAID TRAINING, GUARANTEED 2 SHIFTS PER MONTH; ABLE TO ADD MORE SHIFTS
MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK ANY DAY INCLUDING WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS, 6AM-MIDNIGHT
Summary
Answer and route incoming calls toVassar Brothers Medical Center's main number, emergency lines, and patient information lines. Demonstrate service excellence by providing accurate information regarding Nuvance Health andVassar Brothers Medical Center. Adhere to Nuvance Health policies and procedures, especially those regarding privacy and confidentiality. Assist in maintaining up-to-date computerized databases and on-call schedules in a timely fashion. Exhibit strong customer service and telephone skills.
Responsibilities
Answer main number and patient information calls in a timely fashion, exhibiting strong customer service resulting in service excellence for callers.
Implement code protocols accurately, as written, in the Policy and Procedure Manual. Demonstrate clear understanding, knowledge, and proficiency in handling emergencies. Execute proper activation procedures using Vocera, our computerized phone and paging systems, for life safety codes that occur at any Nuvance Health location.
Monitor all emergency devices and alarm systems and notify the appropriate personnel, when activated. Accurately and timely documentation utilizing appropriate log books/sheets and incident reports for all Emergency alarms. Maintain contact with Engineering and/or Security depts. at all times. Notify EVS or Engineering of telephone and/or TV issues/concerns in patient rooms.
Maintain up-to-date databases and on-call schedules to provide requested information accurately and efficiently.
Courteous and friendly manner when assisting callers adhering to Nuvance Health's policies regarding professionalism and respect. Maintain composure when faced with difficult or stressful situations.
Document and maintain code logs in Excel spreadsheets.
Participate in establishment and achievement of department goals.
Willingness to assist co-workers and/or accept additional assignments to support the department's efficiency. Establish and maintain efficient working relationships with supervisor, coworkers, and customers.
Requirements
HS Graduate or GED and six months of switchboard, direct customer service, and/or guest services experience
Basic data entry and Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Teams & Word skills
Ability to communicate in Spanish and/or Portuguese, a plus
Location: Vassar Brothers Medical Center, 45 Reade Place, Poughkeepsie, NY
Work Type: Per Diem
Work Schedule: Day/Evenings, Variable 4-8 hr. shifts available SUN-SAT, 6AM-Midnight
Org Unit: 1841
Department: Telephone Operators
Exempt: No
Salary Range
$17-19/hour - Based off experience and internal equity
Working Conditions
Little or no manual skills/motor coordination & finger dexterity
Little or no potential for occupational risk
Sedentary/light effort, may exert up to 10 lbs. force
Generally pleasant working conditions
EOE including disability/veterans
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.
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