Switchboard Operator (8am-4:30pm

VA Switchboard Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro, TN 37129, USA

At Bobby Dodd Institute, we believe in an inclusive world where people of differing abilities can lead more independent and purposeful lives when provided the right guidance, support and opportunities.

Job Summary:

Screen & route incoming callsusing electronic attendant console.
Provide instructions & assistance to callers within and outside the medical center.

• Process all incoming/outgoing calls
• Answer emergency calls & alarms and follow SOP regarding routing/ reporting
• Maintain appropriate records
• Perform overhead paging services as required within the hospital
• Provide general information as requested (I.e. visiting hours)
• Provide pager distribution within the hospital for specific VA employees

• High School Diploma/GED
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Excellent grammar and proofreading skills
• Must have a good speaking voice.
• Minimal typing involved to access phone directory
• Excellent customer service skills
• Must be able to work any rotating shift if needed
• Must be able to pass criminal background check
• Must work well in a team environment & possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, decision-making and prioritization skills.
• Further Requirements:
  Must be able to sit for extended periods of time
• Must have dependable transportation to and from work

BENEFITS

• Dental insurance and Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Two weeks paid time off after one year / plus eleven paid federal holidays that begin at hire date
• Health and welfare pay that is used to pay for benefits the employee chooses, such as medical, dental and vision
• Fixed Indemnity policy to help offset medical and prescription costs

Bobby Dodd Institute (BDI) is an equal opportunity employer and a Drug-Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. BDI is a Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Federal Contractor.

High School or better.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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