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Emergency Dispatch Operator

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Lebanon, NH, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job requires a high school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience in a telephone-based customer service role, preferably in healthcare or telecommunications.
  • The position involves acting as the first contact for callers, patients, and staff in a 24/7 environment, requiring exceptional customer service skills and proficiency in computer and telephone systems.
  • The work schedule follows a 6-week rotation with varying hours, including both early morning and late afternoon shifts.
  • The salary for this position is not specified in the job description provided.
  • Candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work independently and as part of a team.

Overview

Schedule is a 6 week rotation:

Week 1 Sunday: 6:30am-3pm, Monday: OFF, Tuesday: 8am-4:30pm, Wednesday: 8am-4:30pm, Thursday: 8am-4:30pm, Friday: 8am-4:30pm, Saturday: OFF

Week 2 Sunday: OFF, Monday: 8am-4:30pm, Tuesday: 8am-4:30pm, Wednesday: 8am-4:30pm, Thursday: 8am-4:30pm, Friday: 8am-4:30pm, Saturday: OFF

Week 3 Sunday: OFF, Monday: 8am-4:30pm, Tuesday: 8am-4:30pm, Wednesday: 8am-4:30pm, Thursday: 8am-4:30pm, Friday: OFF, Saturday: 6:30am-3pm

Week 4 Sunday: 6:30am-3pm, Monday: OFF, Tuesday: 8am-4:30pm, Wednesday: 8am-4:30pm, Thursday: 8am-4:30pm, Friday: 8am-4:30pm, Saturday: OFF

Week 5 Sunday: OFF, Monday: 8am-4:30pm, Tuesday: 8am-4:30pm, Wednesday: 8am-4:30pm, Thursday: 8am-4:30pm, Friday: 8am-4:30pm, Saturday: OFF

Week 6 Sunday: OFF, Monday: 8am-4:30pm, Tuesday: 8am-4:30pm, Wednesday: 8am-4:30pm, Thursday: 8am-4:30pm, Friday: OFF, Saturday: 6:30am-3pm

 

OR

 

Week 1 Sunday: 9:30am-6pm, Monday: 9am-5:30pm, Tuesday: 9am-5:30pm, Wednesday: OFF, Thursday: 9am-5:30pm, Friday: 9am-5:30pm, Saturday: OFF

Week 2 Sunday: OFF, Monday: 9am-5:30pm, Tuesday: 9am-5:30pm, Wednesday: 9am-5:30pm, Thursday: 9am-5:30pm, Friday: 9am-5:30pm, Saturday: OFF

Week 3 Sunday: OFF, Monday: 9am-5:30, Tuesday: 9am-5:30pm, Wednesday: 9am-5:30pm, Thursday: OFF, Friday: 9am-5:30pm, Saturday: 9:30am-6pm

Week 4 Sunday: 9:30am-6pm, Monday: 9am-5:30pm, Tuesday: 9am-5:30pm, Wednesday: 9am-5:30pm, Thursday: 9am-5:30pm, Friday: 9am-5:30pm, Saturday: OFF

Week 5 Sunday: OFF, Monday: 9am-5:30pm, Tuesday: 9am-5:30pm, Wednesday: 9am-5:30pm, Thursday: 9am-5:30pm, Friday: 9am-5:30pm, Saturday: OFF

Week 6 Sunday: OFF, Monday: 9am-5:30pm, Tuesday: 9am-5:30pm, Wednesday: 9am-5:30pm, Thursday: OFF, Friday: 9am-5:30pm, Saturday: 9:30am-6pm

 

Acts as first contact in assisting callers, patients and staff in placing, receiving calls in a 24x7 environment. Solicits sufficient information from each caller to determine nature and urgency of call-in order to refer and/or respond appropriately.

Responsibilities

  • Receives, transfers, and places calls using appropriate telephone etiquette and standardized greeting.
  • Exhibits superior listening skills utilizing reasoning, problem solving, quick responding, and comprehension/understanding skills.
  • Promptly and courteously answers questions from external users and provides general information.
  • Interacts with all individuals in a professional manner, providing attention, support, and assistance to foster an environment of exceptional customer service.
  • Demonstrates proficient computer and telephone/paging skills.
  • Demonstrates exceptional customer service skills.
  • Maintains a pleasant and helpful demeanor and consistently demonstrates a professional attitude toward all internal users and external customers.
  • Demonstrates an ability to perform with precision and accuracy and for all switchboard processes for all emergency alarms, codes, or disaster incidents.
  • Proficient in multiple mass communication notification tools.
  • Responds efficiently and accurately to emergency codes following designated procedures where applicable related to Code Blue, STAT Airway, STEMI, Stroke, and Trauma Team activations.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned
  • Qualifications

    • High School Diploma or Equivalent
    • One (1) year working in a telephone-based customer service role, preferably a healthcare environment and/or one (1) year telecommunications experience required.
    • Must be able to use computer/phone for extended periods of time.
    • Demonstrated ability to use multiple software programs and equipment in a fast-paced environment while assisting others.
    • Demonstrated communication and interpersonal service skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team required.
    • Demonstrated initiative and self-accountability with exceptional organizational and time management skills.
    • Complying with D-H policies and standards for all actions related to their role

    Required Licensure/Certifications

    • None



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