Greets and welcomes patients and general public who call into the facility in a courteous manner while adhering to the policies and guidelines of the organization. Provides direction and information both internally and externally. In accordance with established hospital policies, the operator is responsible for following all general and emergency procedures accurately and in a timely manner which includes making phone calls, overhead public address announcements, pages, and other electronic notifications.
Operators perform other related tasks and projects as directed. The Communication Center is operational 24 hours a day and preparedness to work any shift is required of all operators.
High School Diploma/GED required. Applicant must have 2 years of customer service experience. Computer keyboarding, and general telephone knowledge is required. Applicant must possess a high level of concentration, memory retention, and attention to detail. Applicant must display competency of the following skills: spoken communication, interaction and versatility, decision making and problem solving, coping, commitment to task, tolerance of ambiguity, decisiveness, and the ability to work both with a team and independently are required.
Preferred: Vocational training in office curriculum. Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance. May be required to work weekends or overtime. One year as a telephone operator or similar role, preferred. The Switchboard Operator needs to clearly speak, write, and understand the English language as well as be understood while speaking the English Language.
Mayo Clinic has expanded and changed in many ways, but our values remain true to the vision of our founders. Our primary value – The needs of the patient come first – guides our plans and decisions as we create the future of health care. Join us and you'll find a culture of teamwork, professionalism and mutual respect, and most importantly, a life-changing career.
Mayo Clinic was founded in Rochester, Minnesota by brothers Dr. William James Mayo and Dr. Charles Horace Mayo. More than 100 years later, their vision continues to evolve around a single guiding value: "The needs of the patient come first." Today we are the largest integrated, not for-profit medical group practice in the world.
We are recognized for high-quality patient care more than any other academic medical center in the nation. These endorsements are very gratifying, but also humbling. They remind us of the tradition that has been entrusted to each one of us, and the legacy of excellence that we uphold every day.
