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　　Job Type:

　　Per Diem

　　Scheduled Hours:

　　Work Shift:

　　Rotating (United States of America)

　　Beth Israel Deaconess Milton is committed to improving the health of our community by providing exceptional, personalized health care with dignity, compassion and respect.

　　BI Milton is currently seeking a per diem Switchboard Operator.

　　DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Under the direct supervision of the Communications Manager, operate the hospital’s main console and provide internal and external telecommunications links. Refer and redirect calls to appropriate personnel.

　　Operate the hospital paging systems and refer limited messages as requested. Issue and maintain appropriate control records for paging services. Instruct users to access telephone paging network.

　　Receive, greet and direct visitors, patients, salespersons and others. Release limited patient condition information as requested.

　　Monitor and properly respond to alarm indicators located in the switchboard area. Perform emergency communications procedures when warranted. Safeguard and issue keys to secure areas, as requested.

　　Keep an accurate record of all on-call schedules, including Medical/Surgical Staff, Pharmacy, House Officer, Maintenance, Administration, Operating Room and Recovery Room.

　　Handle all Fire calls including drills using proper procedures.

　　Handle all code “77” cardiac calls using proper procedures.

　　Uses proper telephone etiquette, tone of voice, and is always helpful and courteous.

　　Keeps a clean and pleasant working environment.

　　Performs job functions in a manner, which promotes the safety and health of the worker, co-workers, patients, and visitors in Milton Hospital.

　　Interview patients or their designee to secure personal, social and financial data; greet all patients and others with courtesy, promptness, respect and concern; respect the patient’s right to privacy and confidentiality. Complete registration paperwork and inform patient of Admission Policies and procedures. Enters information into the computer.

　　Obtain identification, appropriate signatures and/or copes of insurance cards.

　　Initiate embossed charge plate for each admitted patient. Stamp all necessary requisition, cards and identaband bracelet for each patient.

　　Determine nursing floor to be used and work with nursing units and supervisors to ensure appropriated bed placement.

　　Answer phone, assist with other jobs in department, as requested.

　　Sense and seek assistance for a sensitive patient in an emergency situation.

　　May be assigned on off-shifts, holidays, weekends and may work overtime.

　　Perform similar or other duties as may be necessary on an emergency, temporary or limited basis, or as assigned.

　　Performs job functions in a manner which promotes the safety and health of the worker, co-worker, patients and visitors in Milton Hospital. All job functions are subject to change at the discretion of the Hospital Administration.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

　　EDUCATION

　　High School Graduate or equivalent

　　EXPERIENCE

　　One to three months related experience or on the job training

　　OTHER SKILLS

　　Ability to type is required, medical terminology and use of Computer.

　　Job Description:

　　FLSA Status:

　　Non-Exempt

　　As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more (https://www.bilh.org/newsroom/bilh-to-require-covid-19-influenza-vaccines-for-all-clinicians-staff-by-oct-31) about this requirement.

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　　Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled