Position Summary:
The Call Center Specialists perform telecommunications tasks under general supervision as a member of a team in operating computerized communication systems for the Carle entity following established policies and procedures. This service may also include facilities such as Sarah Bush Lincoln Health System (SBLHS) who have contracted with Carle Communications Center for the provision of a physician answering service. Respond, screen, and relay incoming and outgoing long distance, local and inter-communication calls through use of computerized communication systems to include, but not limited to Amcom console. Receive, dispatch and document data to teams in emergencies and/or life threatening situations including, but not limited to, codes, Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology and Home Services. Page personnel as requested using master listing; retrieve pages; receive and deliver messages including physician consults; provide operator assisted teleconferencing, including international teleconferencing toll calls and international document faxing. Overhead page authorized personnel over PA system in accordance with policy and in a clear, concise and professional manner. Provide information regarding Carle to staff, and the public reviewing sources as necessary including, but not limited to, on-call schedules and non- confidential patient information. Maintain and relay current listing of telephone and paging numbers incorporating changes and new assignments as they occur. Assist in the training of new Communication Center Specialists as directed. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.