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We are hiring a Contact Center Support Operator II 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 Contact Center Support Operator, you will be responsible for answering and processing after-hour patient and emergency internal calls to physicians using prescribed protocols and procedures. You’ll also answer and process medical emergency codes for Enterprise using prescribed protocols and procedures with the Critical Care Response Committee.  Â
The ideal future caregiver:Â Â
• Demonstrates strong communication and customer service skills.  Â
• Is consistently pleasant and professional with callers and patients.  Â
• Excels in a fast-paced work environment. Â
• Effectively works across multiple applications.  Â
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is seeking a non-clinical career in patient services. You’ll enjoy the career advancement, professional development and tuition reimbursement that this position has to offer. Â
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.Â
Job Responsibilities:
- Answer and process internal medical emergency events (codes) and follow prescribed protocols established by Critical Care Response Committee. Medical emergency event calls vary in code type (Code Blue, Rapid Response, Code Violet, Code Silver/Active Threat, etc.) and require operator to follow different steps depending on code. Steps may include paging critical response teams, alerting security and executing overhead pages
- 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:Â 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:
- AÂ 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 equipmentÂ
Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.
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