Operator will operate efficiently and train other operators on Hospital telephone switchboard to assist callers to make telephone connections and to relay incoming, outgoing and inter-office calls.
S/He is required to work according to the roster, to cover 24 operation hours.
Key Roles
Display appropriate attitude and behavior with ethical understanding and responsibilities.
Manage all patients with equality, respect and dignity.
Demonstrate the principles of patient-centered care.
Protect confidentiality of patient information.
Operate telephone switchboards and consoles to connect, hold, transfer and disconnect telephone calls.
Determine the nature of inquiries and provide general information.
Connect calls to the required extension, re-direct them to another number or place them in a waiting queue if the desired number is busy.
Provide external connections for staff and answer internal queries directed to the switchboard.
Provide information to customers who call and, if necessary, check computerized listings of phone numbers.
Answer queries from callers about the Hospital or patient areas
Provide connections to police, ambulance or fire department when emergencies are reported.
Carry out clerical, secretarial or receptionist duties as required (e.g. keyboarding and data entry, bill filing or photocopying) during quieter periods on the switchboard
Listen, clarify and communicate clearly through verbal / non-verbal, written and electronic means as appropriate to ensure effective communication with patients, families and other healthcare professionals.
Requirements
Minimum SPM education
Must be able to speak English and Bahasa Malaysia
Have experience in telemarketing will be advantage