Switchboard Operator-Call Center (Full-Time) Job at Nemours Children's Health, Wilmington, DE

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  • Nemours Children's Health
  • Wilmington, DE

Job Description

Job Description

Nemours is looking for customer-service oriented individuals to join its growing Switchboard team. As a member of this team, you will serve as the first point of contact for patients entering Nemours Healthcare System.

Schedule:

Full time, Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 3 - 11:30 and every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) from 3 - 11:30 p.m.

Essential Functions:
  • Promptly answers incoming calls, asks appropriate questions to properly direct the call.
  • Makes outbound calls when follow-up is needed.
  • Provide a smooth transition for all internal and external customers by utilizing excellent customer service skills and effective communication.
  • Ensure urgent calls are handled with priority and escalation processes are utilized when necessary.
  • Practice de-escalation and service recovery methods.
  • Utilizes all available resources so calls are directed timely and accurately.
  • Always offer specific directions when applicable.
  • Stay up-to-date on provider and appointment scheduling changes.
  • Interact with coworkers and clinic personnel in a professional manner.
  • Communicates effectively with patients, physicians, and other departments regarding delays.
  • Consistently achieve team metric standards and expectations.
  • Brings forth any compliance /ethic issues and recommendations for operational improvement.
  • Additional miscellaneous duties and responsibilities may be assigned from time to time by your supervisor.
  • Demonstrate reliability in daily work practices with a clear understanding of Nemours policies and procedures.

Requirements:
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
  • Delivery of quality customer service
  • Strong computer skills and ability to navigate multiple screens while talking
  • Consistently display a professional demeanor
  • Maintain or exceed minimum quantitative and qualitative performance metrics
  • Complete annual training
  • Qualifications:
  • Education: High School Diploma
  • Experience: Customer service, call center preferred

The switchboard team many times the first contact that a family is introduced to the Nemours Healthcare System. We need to do everything possible to ensure that interaction is a positive one. Our dedication to professionals who are dedicated to children frequently earns Nemours a spot on the list of top workplaces in the communities we serve. Our Associates enjoy comprehensive benefits, including our unique 'Bridge to a Healthy Future' pediatric health plan, an integrated wellness program, opportunities for professional growth, and much more. As an equal opportunity employer, Nemours focuses on the best-qualified applicants for our openings.

About Us

As one of the nation's premier pediatric health care systems, we've made a promise to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions. It's a promise that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build a diverse and inclusive environment. All Nemours Associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.

Nemours aspires to have its workforce and providers reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Candidates of diverse backgrounds, race and ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and those committed to working with diverse populations and conversant in multicultural values are strongly encouraged to apply. Please click here to review Nemours Anti-Racism Statement (nemours.org).

To learn more about Nemours and our commitment to treat every child as if they were our own, visit us at

Job Tags

Full time, Immediate start, Weekend work, Sunday, Saturday,

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