Telecomm Specialist

Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: This position is responsible for answering and directing phone calls from internal and external callers. Calls may be routine or emergency calls for assistance. Responsibilities: 1. Answers and completes incoming calls. Directs calls to individuals or departments in accordance with established procedures. For emergency situations, initiates procedures, notifies the appropriate response teams(s) and follows-up to ensure appropriate response occurred. 2. Maintains and updates information database and a variety of statistical reports reflecting the number of calls received, call distribution, and client data. 3. May function as lead operator in the absence of the supervisor. 4. Provides general information and assistance to callers regarding hospital hours, procedures, or departments. 5. Records changes in information in order to maintain familiarity with schedules, phone numbers, and other pertinent information. 6. Services and maintains equipment in proper working order. Other Information Other information: Education Requirements: High School diploma or GED Licensure/Certification Requirements: No licensure or certification required. Professional Experience Requirements: Two (2) years of clerical experience involving considerable telephone communication, public contact and record keeping or six (6) months as a communication center operator or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: Job Details Legal Employer: STATE Entity: UNC Medical Center Organization Unit: Medical Telecommunicators Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Salary Range: $18.20 - $25.86 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Evening Job Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.