Emergency Dispatch Operator - Nights

Summary

Overview

Schedule is as follows:

Sunday:11:30pm-8am

Monday:11:30pm-8am

Tuesday:11:30pm-8am

Wendesday:OFF

Thursday:OFF

Friday:11:30pm-8am

Saturday:11:30pm-8am

Dartmouth Health Benefits start the first day of employment.

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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Job Description

Overview

Schedule is as follows:

Sunday:11:30pm-8am

Monday:11:30pm-8am

Tuesday:11:30pm-8am

Wendesday:OFF

Thursday:OFF

Friday:11:30pm-8am

Saturday:11:30pm-8am

Dartmouth Health Benefits start the first day of employment.

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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