Job Information
Corewell Health Telecommunications Operator in Southfield, Michigan
Job Summary
Often the first person to greet and guide patients and their family members into Corewell Health, the operator performs the duties of answering and directing incoming telephone calls to promote a patient and family centered approach to health care delivery in alignment with the organization's mission and values, under general supervision in a centralized telecommunications system with global responsibilities for answering a high volume of calls for all Corewell Health East acute facilities. According to established procedures, the operator also provides patient information in a HIPAA compliant manner, operates the paging service for clinicians and other hospital staff, performs overhead announcements and pages various code situations, documenting when appropriate. The operator performs other duties as assigned.
Essential Functions
Promptly processes high volume incoming and internal calls, transferring or conferencing the caller appropriately.
Provides patient and employee information, while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
Using multiple communication applications (including, but not limited to American Messaging, SPOK, Everbridge, overhead paging and appropriate information services), connects or pages clinicians and hospital personnel; maintains a competency and fluency with all systems and related upgrades.
Under direction of senior operators or supervisors, initiates communication processes for all appropriate codes (emergency, medical and communication) and performs overhead pages, as indicated.
In a manner that supports Patient and Family Centered Care, provides information about promotions or services, performs a warm hand off, when requested; offers wayfinding assistance including driving directions, parking instructions, and building/department locations. Displays depth of knowledge in Corewell Health East providers, locations and services.
Provides accurate documentation, as appropriate, including reporting in switchboard databases, changing or updating contact information or on-call coverage.
Performs various clerical duties, as assigned.
Follows all downtime and daily departmental processes and procedures at the direction of the senior operator and/or supervisor.
Qualifications
Required High School Diploma or equivalent
6 months of relevant experience 3-6 months on a multi-line telephone system. Required
experience with communication technology Required
Physical Demands
Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs
Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 20 lbs
Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 15 lbs
Sitting: Occasionally
Standing: Occasionally
Walking: Occasionally
Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom
Forward Bend - Sitting: Seldom
Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom
Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Seldom
Squat: Seldom
Stair Climbing: Seldom
Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom
Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom
Handling: Occasionally
Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom
Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom
Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
Visual Acuity ¹[None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom
Color Vision (Ishihara) Test[None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom
Primary Location
SITE - Beaumont Service Center - 26901 Beaumont Blvd
Department Name
Patient Access Service Center - Switchboard
Employment Type
Part time
Shift
Variable (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
20
Hours of Work
11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Days Worked
Monday to Friday
Weekend Frequency
Every other weekend
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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.
People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.