Telephone Operator (SY)- PER DIEM

Northwell Health
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Job Details

  • Location: Syosset, NY, 11791
  • Date Posted: 2026-08-07
  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Category: Telephone Operators
  • Req Number: 194170
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Description

Job Description

Answers and routes calls received by the Hospital's main telephone number. Operates the PBX telephone console. Performs miscellaneous clerical duties.

Job Responsibility

 

  • * Answers and routes calls received by the main Hospital telephone number.
  • * Provides patient room and visiting hours information assistance to callers.
  • * Pages authorized personnel overhead and/or on paging system.
  • * Monitors all emergency alarms and dispatches appropriate response teams.
  • * Maintains appropriate logs and records.
  • * Provides access to telephonic interpreter services for callers with limited English proficiency
  • Performs related duties, as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

 

Job Qualification

 

  • High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
  • Ability to work additional shifts, as needed.
  • Gracious manners, pleasant speaking voice, calm demeanor and the ability to work under stress.
  • Flexibility to work varied shifts including weekends and holidays as needed.


*Additional Salary Detail 
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).