Communication Center Representative

Job Description
Work Schedule:
.6 FTE, 1st and 2nd shift, hybrid positions. This position will work three days per week, either 1st shift, 6:45am-3:15pm; or 2nd shift, 2:45pm-11:15pm. Position will be required to work every third weekend. Position will need to work onsite at least 1-2 time per week, onsite requirements may change based on coverage and operational needs. When working in the onsite, you will work at 610 N Whitney Way, Madison, WI.
Be part of something remarkable
Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin and utilize your love for helping people by being the first point of contact for new patients and referring physicians, vendors and the public.
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.
• 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.

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

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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