Dynamic and empathetic Hospital Operator with a proven track record at Kent County Memorial Hospital, excelling in patient assistance and professional communication. Mastered call routing and emergency support, enhancing customer service and operational efficiency. Demonstrated exceptional ability to manage multiple tasks, showcasing a typing speed that supports fast-paced business environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospital Operator
Kent County Memorial Hospital
Warwick, RI
12.2003 - Current
Answered incoming calls, answered questions, and provided information regarding hospital services.
Utilized directory resources to answer questions and give support to callers.
Completed connections between callers, departments, and professionals.
Reported telephone line issues and outages for prompt repairs.
Monitored automated systems for placing collect calls and intervened for callers needing assistance.
Maintained confidentiality of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Offered special assistance to persons unable to dial or in emergency situations.
Utilized paging technology within organization to connect quickly with key people.
Provided customer service support for staff members and patients.
Assisted staff with technical issues by performing simple troubleshooting and registering helpdesk tickets with IT department.
Handled incoming and outgoing calls according to standard operating procedures.
Paged employees over PA system to ensure prompt connection with callers.
Handled inquiries from internal departments and external customers.
Took messages from callers and accurately relayed details to intended staff, including on-call doctors and administration.
Managed multiple phone lines simultaneously while providing accurate information to callers.
Performed daily administrative tasks such as filing paperwork, creating reports, and placing orders for supplies needed in the office.
Education
High School Diploma -
Coventry High School
Coventry, RI
06-2001
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Community College of RI
Warwick, RI
Skills
Patient assistance
Call routing
Telephone reception
Search directories
Information assistance
Call transferring
Typing speed
Professional communication
Excellent phone demeanor
Emergency call support
Empathy and patience
Paging systems
Recordkeeping
Follow-up skills
Affiliations
Avid reader with a passion for fantasy novels, especially if they are written by Sarah J. Maas
Unofficial "interior decorator" much to my husband's dismay when the holidays roll around and I pull out the many, many Christmas decoration totes
Enthusiastic flower gardener who loves watching gorgeous flowers bloom from the once boring bulbs I've planted, even when it can take several years to see the results