Telephone Operator

us department of veterans affairsFargo, ND

8 days ago

Occupations

Telephone Operators Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service Telemarketers

Industries

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals Telephone Answering Services Telemarketing Bureaus and Other Contact Centers

About the role

Job Title: Telephone Operator Major duties include, but are not limited to: Operating a digital multi-line telephone system. Handling incoming commercial and FTS calls, local and information calls, calls pertaining to patients, and calls requiring employee location. Full working knowledge of the Medical Center and its many services and sections. Placing long distance and overseas calls. Correctly route calls when very little information is forthcoming from caller. Remaining calm, courteous, and efficient when a caller becomes angry and abusive. Knowledge of what to do and who to call when there is a systems failure. Handling emergencies calmly. Making proper response to alarms, knowing which ones take priority over all other activities. Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30 pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Telephone Operator/ PD437-40213A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Senior

Location

Fargo, ND

Occupation

Telephone Operators

Industry

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals

Posted

8 days ago

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