Telephone Operator
Req Number 138711Job DescriptionAnswers and routes calls received by the Hospitals main telephone, paging and/or doctors answering systems. Performs miscellaneous clerical and receptionist duties.Job Responsibility
Answers and routes calls received by the main telephone, paging and/or doctors answering service systems.
Provides callers with general location and operations information for hospital, health centers, departments, etc.
Monitors emergency alarms and dispatches appropriate response teams.
Maintains appropriate logs and records.
Handles emergency calls following appropriate procedures.
Maintains doctors on-call coverage schedule.
Performs related duties, as required.
ADA Essential FunctionsJob Qualification
High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
Ability to work additional shifts, as needed.
Gracious manners, pleasant speaking voice, calm demeanor and the ability to work under stress, required.
Basic computer skills to look-up/retrieve information, required.
Based on department operating requirements, position may be required to be bi-lingual.
Additional Salary DetailThe salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).The salary range for this position is $24.56-$26.70/hourIt is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.