Nationwide Children's Hospital

PBX Switchboard Operator-PBX Operations

Nationwide Children's Hospital  •  United States (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

Schedule: Variable

Location:

Near East Office Building431 S. 18th StreetColumbus, Ohio 43205Answers all incoming calls, relays emergency messages by announcing various alerts and warnings over the paging system, contacts personnel as necessary and directs them where they are needed, and reports any telephone problems. Essential Functions:

  • Answers incoming calls and directs them to the appropriate department or person.
  • Places outgoing calls as requested by employees and management.
  • Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of all calls made and received.
  • Greets visitors and directs them to the appropriate area or person.
  • Provides general information to callers and visitors as needed.
  • Assists in training and onboarding new staff.


Education Requirement:

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.


Licensure Requirement:

(not specified)


Certifications:

(not specified)


Skills:

  • Knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Excellentcommunication,interpersonal, and customer serviceskills
  • Ability to multi-task, maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
  • Effective computer,spreadsheet, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations,maintain confidentiality, andrespond quickly to emergency situations.
  • Ability to retain and repeat pertinent information.


Experience:

Six months of experience as PBX operator or one year of experience with multi-line phones, preferred.


Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Decision Making, Flexing/extending of neck, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Problem solving

FREQUENTLY: Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Interpreting Data, Repetitive hand/arm use

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Hearing acuity, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting


Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

(not specified)

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"

Nationwide Children's Hospital

About Nationwide Children's Hospital

Nationwide Children’s is one of America's largest pediatric hospitals, an international leader in research and is ranked in all 10 specialties on U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-26 “America’s Best Children’s Hospitals” list. Our staff, comprised of 1,600 medical professionals and over 16,000 employees, provides state-of-the-art pediatric care for 1.8 million patient visits annually. And, according to the Children’s Hospital Association, Nationwide Children's is the #1 provider of pediatric surgery in the country.

Our doctors represent every major pediatric sub-specialty. With over 50 locations throughout Ohio, signature programs include heart, cancer, gastroenterology and neonatology care, all of which are internationally recognized. Tim Robinson is CEO of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, which includes the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Foundation and The Center for Family Safety and Healing at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

As home to the Department of Pediatrics of The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Nationwide Children’s physicians train the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric specialists. The Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital is one of the Top 10 National Institutes of Health-funded freestanding pediatric research facilities. Nationwide Children’s remains true to the original mission since its founding in 1892 of providing care regardless of a family’s ability to pay. More information is available at NationwideChildrens.org.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Columbus, OH
Year Founded
1892
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