Home
/
Comprehensive
/
Communications Officer
Communications Officer-March 2024
Uniontown
Mar 28, 2026
About Communications Officer

  Reference #: JR24-29969Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you'll find other important information about this position.

  This position operates the hospital telephone system console to facilitate communication between employees, providers, patients, and other calls.  Performs non-sworn police work and supports hospital police/security officers by answering and dispatching emergent and non-emergent calls, monitoring alarm systems.

  PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:1. High school diploma or equivalentEXPERIENCE:1. One year prior experience in an office setting.

  CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

  Performs activities involved in the dispatching of police/security, prioritizing multiple phone lines including codes and emergency calls.Answers all internal and external incoming calls to the hospital switchboard.Announces all codes on campus and efficiently notifies the appropriate emergency responders.Contacts on call providers for staff in accordance with the provider's chosen method of contact.Maintains accurate logs of calls.Maintains current schedules for providers. Documents all changes and appropriately disseminates information.Monitors the fire alarm, video surveillance, panic alarms, keyless door system alarms, medical gas alarms, equipment alarms, egress alarms, and generator alarms. Promptly notifies responders and documents alarms.Activates emergency lockdown as required.Makes overhead pages for codes and other emergencies in accordance with policy.Contact supporting agencies as necessary.Assists visitors and patients in person at the hospital police/security office. Registers patients' visitors after hours.Issue access badges and unlock doors and distributes call room keys.Maintains and monitors the key control system to ensure the integrity of the system and the timely access to rooms by authorized hospital personnel.Maintain competency of back-up systems.Performs clerical work and other duties as assigned.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Ability to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time.

  WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Office environme

  SKILLS AND ABILITIES:1. Good written communication skills and telephone technique are required.2. Ability to effectively interact on a daily basis with individuals on all organizational levels is required.

  Additional Job Description:

  Scheduled Weekly Hours:40

  Shift: Varied (United States of America)

  Exempt/Non-Exempt:United States of America (Non-Exempt)

  Company:UNTWN Uniontown Hospital

  Cost Center:608 UNTWN Security

  Address:500 W Berkeley Street

  Uniontown

  Pennsylvania

  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, r disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Comments
Welcome to zdrecruit comments! Please keep conversations courteous and on-topic. To fosterproductive and respectful conversations, you may see comments from our Community Managers.
Sign up to post
Sort by
Show More Comments
SIMILAR JOBS
Customer Service/Sales
Job Description Position Purpose: Customer Service/Sales associates provide fast, friendly service by actively seeking out customers to assess their needs and provide assistance. These associates lea
Repair and Tool Technician
Job Description Position Purpose: Repair and Tool Technicians are responsible for the evaluation and repair of small engines, outdoor power equipment and handheld electrical devices. This position ma
MERCHANDISING
Job Description Merchandising Execution Associates (MEAs) ensure that the products are stocked and properly merchandised to provide the customer the best possible shopping experience while always kee
Store Support
Job Description Position Purpose: Associates in Store Support positions are responsible for a variety of non-sales functions. This may include ensuring an outstanding customer order fulfillment exper
Cashier
Job Description Position Purpose: Cashiers play a critical customer service role by providing customers with fast, friendly, accurate and safe service. They process Checkout and/or Return transaction
Asset Protection Specialist
Job Description Position Purpose: The Asset Protection Specialist is primarily responsible for preventing financial loss caused by theft and fraud and supporting safety and environmental program comp
Repair and Tool Technician
Job Description Repair and Tool Technicians are responsible for the evaluation and repair of small engines, outdoor power equipment and handheld electrical devices. This position makes equipment reco
Repair and Tool Technician
Job Description Repair and Tool Technicians are responsible for the evaluation and repair of small engines, outdoor power equipment and handheld electrical devices. This position makes equipment reco
Cashier
Job Description Position Purpose: Cashiers play a critical customer service role by providing customers with fast, friendly, accurate and safe service. They process Checkout and/or Return transaction
Designer - Kitchen/Bath
Job Description Designers support three primary store priorities: Customers First, In Stock, and Store Appearance. Designers support Customers First by providing fast, thorough, and friendly service
Copyright 2023-2026 - www.zdrecruit.com All Rights Reserved