Cleveland Clinic Hiring for Call Center Support Operator I at Cleveland, Ohio Full Time

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

We are hiring a Call Center Support Operator I to answer and provide information for inbound and internal callers by accessing electronic alphabetical, geographical directories and transferring them to the appropriate destination. As a Call Center Support Operator I, you will be responsible for answering and processing after-hour patient and emergency internal calls to physicians using prescribed protocols and procedures.

The ideal future caregiver:

• Is consistently pleasant and professional with patients.

• Can handle high call volumes.

• Displays excellent communication and customer service skills.

• Has strong computer navigation skills working across multiple applications.

This is an excellent position for someone with a passion for patient services but does not have the background or expertise to serve in other healthcare positions that require clinical training. Cleveland Clinic will support you by offering professional development opportunities, career growth and tuition reimbursement. This is a remote position that offers schedule flexibility as this is a 24/7 team.

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That’s why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you’ll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you’ll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

Job Responsibilities:

• Answer inbound calls, search database or reference material to obtain needed information to transfer caller to appropriate destination within established metrics and productivity standards

• Navigate through the QGenda on-call system to identify on-call provider. Process on-call via alpha page or phone call to the provider with patient details

• Process special protocols for Main Campus including Shock team, LVAD, Patients Plus, Transplant and Ortho reconstruction hotline

• Handles calls for multiple hospital sites including Main Campus, Avon Hospital, Euclid Hospital, Hillcrest Hospital and South Pointe Hospital

• Offer special assistance to person who are unable to dial or who are in emergency situations; provide relay service for hearing impaired callers.

• Answer routine questions and provide information to the public about the organization using electronic database and other tools and reference materials. Call types and questions can vary based on a variety of factors (seasonal changes, marketing campaigns, new medical studies, etc.)

• Perform various data entry tasks, such as updating application database, phone directories and other electronic reference material

• In emergency situations may answer internal medical emergency calls as a backup to maintain business continuity. Medical Emergencies will be processed and dispatched following prescribed protocols established by Critical Care Response Committee.

• Work in Epic to view or look up patient information using the house census and provide patients with appointment details such as location, provider, date/time, etc.

• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required

Languages:

• English

Certifications:

• Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) certification preferred

Competencies (Complexity of Work):

• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Stress: The ability to handle stressful situations and function under pressure with minimal supervision.

• Communication: Ability to handle high volume of calls and adjust based on the individual needs, consistently displaying strong customer service skills and empathy

• Technology: The ability to use computers and navigate across different computer systems. Ability to process information accurately using various electronic forms and following established protocols

Work Experience:

• A Minimum of 1 year of call center or telephone operator experience.

• Or 2 years of customer service experience

• Experience in Health care or a related field preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting for long periods of time along with repetitive keyboard and telephone work

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment

Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities