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Every day you will process high volumes of calls across multiple healthcare facilities within the network. You will be expected to follow strict telecommunications protocols, maintain system uptime, and provide professional, empathetic assistance during both routine and emergency situations. To be successful in this role, you must possess the ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced, high-pressure call center environment while demonstrating exceptional communication skills and attention to detail.\nCall Processing: Manage the high-volume processing of all inbound and outbound network calls in accordance with established telecommunications protocols and scripting\nTechnical Proficiency: Maintain expert knowledge of communication systems, including paging protocols, call parking, and side-phone operations, to ensure seamless connectivity\nConflict Resolution: Exercise tact, diplomacy, and sound judgment when managing difficult callers or sensitive situations, always prioritizing the caller’s total satisfaction\nCrisis Management: Demonstrate composure and system expertise during stressful events, such as equipment malfunctions or network failures, to ensure service continuity\nPerformance Benchmarks: Optimize efficiency by maximizing ACD/Ready time and minimizing wrap time to consistently meet departmental service goals\nProfessional Excellence: Embody the organization’s \"Journey Beyond Excellence\" standards through role-model behavior and a commitment to high-quality service delivery\nJob Requirements\nRequired\nHigh School graduate or equivalent\nPrevious reception and customer service experience and experience with Microsoft Outlook and Windows\nExcellent attendance and punctuality\nComputer ability, telephone proficiency and etiquette, basic office skills are required\nAbility to respond and perform effectively in emergency and stressful situations is necessary\nWhere You’ll Work\nSince 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. 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