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Switchboard Operator- VA Medical Center

Memphis Goodwill
Posted 21 hours ago, valid for 19 days
Location

Memphis, TN, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Switchboard Operator at the Veteran's Administration Medical Center will operate the switchboard under the supervision of the VAMC Switchboard Supervisor.
  • This role requires answering calls within five rings, connecting calls to the appropriate extensions, and managing emergency responses and paging services.
  • Candidates must possess a pleasant phone voice, strong communication skills, and the ability to work flexible shifts.
  • The position is located in an office environment and requires some physical demands such as slight bending and extended periods of sitting.
  • The salary for this position is not explicitly stated, but candidates should have relevant experience in a similar role.

Full Job DescriptioNotes:

JOB SUMMARY:

 

Under the supervision of the VAMC Switchboard Supervisor, the Switchboard Operator will provide switchboard operation for the Veteran's Administration Medical Center. The Switchboard Operator will ensure compliance with VAMC Goodwill ContractOther duties maybe assigned by the VAMC Switchboard Supervisor.

 

JOB DUTIES

  1. Answers all calls within five (5) rings giving operator's name.
  2. Connects all calls to the proper extension in a professional manner.
  3. Handles a variety of specialong distance calls over a variety of circuits and phone trunks.
  4. Provides information services to callers.
  5. Provides emergency response to alarms and codes per established policy.
  6. Provides paging services as required using the public address system and radio paging.
  7. Accurately notate required information into the correct log book in timely manner. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

-Slight Bending 

WORKING CONDITIONS:
-Office Environment
-24 hour operations
-Must be able to sit for an extended period of time 

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS:

-Ability to verbally communicate well with others in English.-
- Ability to effectivelrelate to persons with varioutypes of disabilitiespersonalities
and medical conditions and culturabackgrounds.
-Ability to work well with others in a team approach to provide a service.
- Ability to effectivelcommunicate with others in writing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
-Finger dexterity to operate phone console.
-Pleasant phone voice
-Ability to hear callers and alarm tones and buzzers.
-Ability to see alarm indicators.
-Must have schedule flexibility and able to work anshift

POSITIONS SUPERVISED:

None




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