Communication Center Representative, part time
At a glance
Mid-level Communications role at UW Health. Madison · no salary stated · we estimate $78,000–$133,788 across the United States.
UW Health has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Handle paging, messages, scheduling and appointment calls for UW Health staff, clinicians and patients
- Confirm or cancel appointments for designated clinics during nights, weekends and holidays
- Route callers to inpatient rooms, alert on-call physicians to organ offers and carry out emergency plans
What you bring
- An associate degree in healthcare, information technology, business or a related area; relevant work experience may substitute
- Preferred: experience in a large automated call center and familiarity with call-processing software
- Preferred: a year in medical work, a call center or customer service
Who this fits
This on-site role is based in Madison and works three overnight shifts each week, from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., with a weekend rotation. It suits someone comfortable handling calls and appointment services in a medical setting.
From the employer
Work Schedule:
60% FTE, 3rd shift, on-site position. This position will work three days per week, 3rd shift, 11pm - 7am. Position will be required to work a weekend rotation. You will work at 610 N Whitney Way, Madison, WI.
Be part of something remarkable
Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!
We are seeking a Communication Center Representative to:
- Support paging, messaging and scheduling, and appointment services for UW Health.
- Provide remarkable customer service to UW Health staff, physicians, and patients.
- Confirm and cancel appointments on nights, weekends and holidays for specifically designated clinics.
- Take various calls ranging from connecting callers to inpatient rooms, notifying an on-call physician about an organ offer, and executing emergency plans.
You will use:
- High quality personal computer workstations.
- State-of-the-art telephone technology in a call center environment.
- Proprietary software programs specifically designed for call handling, message taking, appointment scheduling and radio paging services.
At UW Health, you will have:
- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
- Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher).
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance
- Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being
- Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement
- The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions
Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in Healthcare, Information Technology, Business, or related field (2 years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of degree) Required
- Associate's Degree or Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare, Information Technology, Business, or related field strongly Preferred
Work Experience
- Experience in a large automated call service center and familiarity with at least one form of call processing software Preferred
- 1 year of experience in a medical, call center, or customer service environment Preferred
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