Phone Operator Specialist
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Powered by GI Alliance, Gastroenterology Associates has served the Greater Baton Rouge Area for over forty years. We are experts in delivering high quality GI care to thousands and resolving their digestive problems. Our organization strives to employ the best and the brightest medical personnel by promoting a culture of Service Excellence. We are immersed in our Core Values and our staffing motto is [T]ogether [E]veryone [A]cheives [M]ore! Our employment package offers competitive pay with an array of benefits (for full-time employees) including paid time off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability, 401(k) and a Health Savings Account both with company contributions.

We are currently recruiting for a Phone Operator Specialist to join our practice in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Position purpose

Provide a full range of telephone switchboard duties, including triaging calls and relaying messages. Assists with clerical duties as required. Serves as a liaison between patients and medical staff.

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Courteously and efficiently answers all incoming calls and connects callers with the correct extension.

* Takes and relays messages in an accurate and timely manner.

* Responds to emergency and urgent calls from patients in a timely manner. Directs callers immediately to clinical staff as necessary.

* Performs operator functions including triaging calls; connecting and transferring calls; setting up conference calls; instructing users on telephone procedures; and reporting telephone and equipment malfunctions to the appropriate party.

* Provides a pleasant and helpful phone contact for callers.

* Performs clerical duties as assigned to maintain workflow in the department.

* Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or GED. Some college preferred.

Experience: Minimum six (6) months experience in a call center environment.

Additional Qualifications N/A

Performance Requirements:

* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

* Proficient technical (computer) skills.

* Ability to multi-task and prioritize.

* Self-motivated with initiative.

* Strong sense of ethics.

GI Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming, and equitable work environment. Our company values and celebrates the diversity of our physicians, staff and patients. We firmly believe our service is greatly enriched by our diversity of thought, experience, perspective, culture, and background.

Please Note: All job offers are contingent on the successful completion of pre-employment criminal history check.

NOTE: ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL FOR CONSIDERATION.

No phone calls or agencies, please.

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