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Communications Specialist - 116968

Employer
University of California - San Diego
Location
La Jolla, CA

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

This position will remain open until filled.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 06/15/2022 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 06/27/2022. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

Under direction of the Call Center Services Supervisor, independently responsible for serving as the Health System Operator for three hospitals and multiple outpatient satellite locations, operating a Cisco Call Center phone system, processing a high volume of calls in a professional manner using departmental established scripts and procedures. Provides telephone information, directory assistance, and on-call information utilizing supporting materials and databases. Also provides messaging services, departmental listing information, and EMR in-patient information.

Monitors, responds to, and processes multiple life critical codes following specific procedures. Accurately documents all tasks performed within area of responsibility, and provides customer service for department, troubleshooting issues with customers, and creating repair tickets in the enterprise Track It database. Independently responsible for daily maintenance of staff/faculty listings to support the web messaging system, the departmental directory listings, and the departmental on-call information listings. Performs other administrative support functions as required.

Must be willing and able to work variable shifts to include nights, weekends, and holidays.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Two (2) years of previous related experience in a communications and/or administrative support role for a large, complex system.

  • Excellent customer service skills. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively and handle a high-volume of calls in a large call center environment.

  • Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with staff and physicians in person.

  • Proven accurate typing skills with proper knowledge of format, and proven proofreading skills of own work.

  • Strong attention to detail, including data input. Knowledge of the internet browsing functions.

  • Ability to function effectively in an environment of continuous changing priorities.

  • Strong ability to problem solve. Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Knowledge of and experience with Cisco Call Center phone system.
  • Knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word), and EPIC.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
  • Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
  • Must be flexible to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays for staff coverage.
  • Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

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