Communications Specialist

Position Summary

The Communications Specialist is responsible for operating Trinity Health’s centralized telephone and communication systems, ensuring all incoming and outgoing communications are handled promptly, accurately, and courteously. This role supports critical organizational functions by answering and routing calls, paging providers and personnel, initiating and coordinating emergency procedures, and monitoring alarms and security surveillance systems. Working as part of a collaborative and supportive communications team, the specialist must demonstrate strong customer service skills, the ability to remain calm under pressure, and the capacity to manage frequent interruptions while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.

As a key point of contact for patients, staff, and the community, the Communications Specialist plays an essential role in supporting effective internal communication workflows and ensuring timely, helpful assistance across the organization.

The Communications Specialist is responsible for operating Trinity Health’s centralized telephone and communication systems, ensuring all incoming and outgoing communications are handled promptly, accurately, and courteously. This role supports critical organizational functions by answering and routing calls, paging providers and personnel, initiating and coordinating emergency procedures, and monitoring alarms and security surveillance systems. Working as part of a collaborative and supportive communications team, the specialist must demonstrate strong customer service skills, the ability to remain calm under pressure, and the capacity to manage frequent interruptions while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.

As a key point of contact for patients, staff, and the community, the Communications Specialist plays an essential role in supporting effective internal communication workflows and ensuring timely, helpful assistance across the organization.

• Answer and direct high volumes of incoming and outgoing calls using the centralized telephone system.
• Assist callers by providing information, transferring calls, and ensuring smooth communication transitions throughout the organization, while ensuring prompt, courteous, and accurate communication.
• Page providers and personnel, initiate emergency procedures, and coordinate overhead paging according to established protocols and the nature of each situation.
• Monitor alarms, security cameras, and communication equipment, escalating issues to appropriate staff when necessary.
• Maintain awareness of communication guidelines, departmental procedures, and operator protocols to ensure consistent service quality.
• Work efficiently during frequent interruptions, maintaining accuracy, composure, and adherence to communication standards in high pressure situations.