Optum · 7 hours ago
Part Time Switchboard Operator
United States
Part-time
Remote
Entry Level
$16/hr - $25.05/hr
1+ years expOptum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. The Part Time Switchboard Operator will receive and screen calls, direct them to appropriate contacts, and manage patient expectations while providing excellent customer service.
EducationHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Receives and screens external and internal calls; answers incoming emergency and non - emergency calls for medical service
Directs / dispatches calls to appropriate area or contact, or documents and processes message
Utilizes all switchboard functionality including transfer, conference, serial call, hold, join, camp, page as well as all screen functionality and navigation
Handles emergency calls with assistance
Uses effective, active listening skills to determine patient needs
Manages patient expectations in a satisfactory and consistent manner
Uses conflict resolution and negotiation steps for handling difficult callers
Documents conflicts and issues to facilitate fact gathering, root cause analysis and actions for resolution
Receives external and internal calls during hours the organization is closed; answers incoming emergency and non - emergency calls for medical service; documents and processes message, dispatches call to appropriate area or contact
Logs every message or incident; documents required data; provides patient next steps and sets expectation for follow - up
Determines appropriate coverage, such as on call, next day, urgent care, triage, etc
Handles calls based on experience, training, policies and procedures
Dispatches or directs calls to appropriate contact based on experience, training, policies and procedures
Operates departmental software
Calls are directed properly throughout the system
Logs messages appropriately
Places phone calls and takes message accurately
Reads and signs the departmental communications book
Assists patients with general information: meetings, directions, classes, hours of operations, etc
Gains knowledge of organization information, programs, and classes
Maintains the departmental standard calls per hour during non - messaging times
Maintains the departmental standard calls per hour during off business hours
Complies with health and safety requirements and with regulatory agencies such as DPH, etc
Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives
Enhances professional growth and development through educational programs, seminars, etc
Attends a variety of meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed
Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed
Regular, reliable, and predicable attendance is required
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma / GED OR equivalent work experience
Must be 18 years of age OR older
1+ years of customer service experience
Experience with PC and Windows based programs including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Outlook
Ability to type at the speed of 25+ WPM (words per minute)
Ability to work any of our part time (16 hours / week) shift schedules during our normal business hours of 7:00 am - 3:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday including the flexibility to work occasional overtime and weekends based on business need
Reside within 40 miles to of our office located at 666 Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA
Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)
Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy
Must live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
Preferred
Switchboard / Call Center / Customer Service
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution
Company
Optum
Optum is a healthcare company that provides pharmacy services, health care operations, and population health management. It is a sub-organization of UnitedHealth Group.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Daniel Castillo
Chief Executive Officer, Optum Care Delivery
J
Jay Green
Chief Financial Officer
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