Switchboard Operator- VA Medical Center; Tues, Sat, Sun

Position: Switchboard Operator- VA Medical Center (Tues, Sat, Sun) 3P-11P
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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 Contract. Other duties maybe assigned by the VAMC Switchboard Supervisor.

JOBDUTIES

Answers all calls within five (5) rings giving operator's name.

Connects all calls to the proper extension in a professional manner.

Handles a variety of special long distance calls over a variety of circuits and phone trunks.

Provides information services to callers.

Provides emergency response to alarms and codes per established policy.

Provides paging services as required using the public address system and radio paging.

Accurately notate required information into the correct log book in a 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 effectively relate to persons with various types of disabilities, personalities,
and medical conditions and cultural backgrounds.
-Ability to work well with others in a team approach to provide a service.
- Ability to effectively communicate with others in writing.

MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS:
-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 any shift.

POSITIONSSUPERVISED:

None