Communications Assistance Representative FLOAT; PBX Operator

Job Title

To provide intermediate skills in the operation of a large telephone switchboard system.

High school diploma or equivalent and one-year related experience.

• Operates telephone switchboard to establish or assist customers in making local or long-distance telephone connections.
• Routes all incoming and outgoing telephone calls placed through the switchboard.
• Provides answering service for various UTMB clinics after hours.
• Assists doctors, students, and other staff members on problems with their pagers.
• Provides information to callers and records messages.
• Keeps records of calls placed and charges incurred.
• Adheres to internal controls established for department.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Standard office / telecommunications environment.
• Central switchboard console, Western Union Telex, and Radio Page System.

Actual salary commensurate with experience.

Float position with a variable schedule based on departmental staffing needs. Must be available to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed to provide coverage for a department operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Training will be provided.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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