> Description JOB SUMMARY Answer incoming calls to the hospital switchboard and distribute to appropriate personnel. Monitor alarms and codes and respond according to procedures. Page physicians on the loud speaker. Provide communication to Security officers through radio contact. Provide answering service functions as needed.Job Specific: Answer incoming calls to the hospital switchboard and distribute to patients, employees, physicians offices, etc. in a prompt, courteous and professional manner – (EF)Overhead page; respond to security calls;Respond to emergency codes in a prompt and professional manner ensuring that all personnel have been contacted; record actions on reports/logs as required. –( EF)Monitor all alarms in the PBX area and respond quickly and according to department protocol – (EF )Issue emergency broadcasts as necessary. Hospital:1. Adheres to organization-wide and other applicable policies and procedures.2. Day-to-day performance complies with the hospital’s Service Excellence Behavioral Expectations.3. Performs within the prescribed limits of the hospital’s Ethics, Compliance and Confidentiality Program guidelines.4. Performs within his/her professional Scope of Practice at all times.Other Duties As Assigned:Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Minimum Requirements Minimum Requirements:High School Diploma or GED1-2 years customer service or telephone experiencePreferred:Good enunciationCOMPANY PROFILECitizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit, community hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. Today, Citizens is a 317-bed acute care hospital with over 1,200 employees. Voted “Best of the Best” hospital in Victoria for 14 consecutive years, Citizens Medical Center is a level III Trauma Center, currently renovating its 24/7 Emergency Department that includes an onsite medical helicopter. Citizens has a comprehensive Community Cancer Program that includes two linear accelerators and HDR brachytherapy. Citizens is recognized for its outstanding cardiology program which includes a nationally accredited Chest Pain Center and is a Primary Stroke Center. Citizens also includes a comprehensive, accredited Bariatric Surgery program, Birth Center with labor and delivery, an imaging and surgery center, sleep study center, state-of-the-art rehabilitation and fitness center, urology center and daVinci robotics minimally invasive surgery options, a home health agency, and has a long history of providing continuing education for healthcare providers and the community.Citizens Medical Center is looking for employees who display respect and enthusiasm for patients, visitors, and coworkers, and who consistently uphold the organization’s commitment to providing outstanding outcomes and an excellent experience.We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.BENEFIT OFFERINGSHealthMedical, Dental, VisionSTD, LTD DisabilitySupplemental Life, AD&DFlexible Spending (FSA)Employer paid life insurance and short term disabilityRetirement/InvestmentDefined Benefit Pension Plan457(b) Deferred CompensationWell-Being BenefitsPaid Time OffSick leave, Bereavement leave, Jury Duty/Witness ServiceTuition ReimbursementHospital-paid & administered annual immunizationsHealthPlex (gym) membership discountYMCA partnership discount for childcareEmployee Assistance Programs Job Preview Video

Answer incoming calls to the hospital switchboard and distribute to appropriate personnel. Monitor alarms and codes and respond according to procedures. Page physicians on the loud speaker. Provide communication to Security officers through radio contact. Provide answering service functions as needed. Job Specific: Answer incoming calls to the hospital switchboard and distribute to patients, employees, physicians offices, etc. in a prompt, courteous and professional manner – (EF)Overhead page; respond to security calls;Respond to emergency codes in a prompt and professional manner ensuring that all personnel have been contacted; record actions on reports/logs as required. –( EF)Monitor all alarms in the PBX area and respond quickly and according to department protocol – (EF )Issue emergency broadcasts as necessary. Hospital:1. Adheres to organization-wide and other applicable policies and procedures .. Day-to-day performance complies with the hospital’s Service Excellence Behavioral Expectations .. Performs within the prescribed limits of the hospital’s Ethics, Compliance and Confidentiality Program guidelines .. Performs within his/her professional Scope of Practice at all times. Other Duties As Assigned:Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Minimum Requirements Minimum Requirements:High School Diploma or GED 1-2 years customer service or telephone experience. Preferred:Good enunciation.

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