Instructor - Communication teaches courses in the discipline area of communication. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Being an Instructor - Communication provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Additionally, Instructor - Communication typically reports to a department head. Has a Master's degree or is a PhD candidate in the applicable field. Has experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate level and possesses the qualifications to participate in research. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
POSITION SUMMARY :
Communication Center Representatives are often the first people to greet and work with new and existing patients, referring physicians, vendors, and the public inquiring about general information related to UW Health's services, programs, and staff.
Outstanding customer service skills, professionalism, compassion and empathy are critical in this role. The Representative is at the center of all internal messaging and paging services, pager administration, and on call schedule maintenance for many departments throughout the system.
The Communication Center functions as the off-hours clinical answering service for UW Health and their affiliates. The Communication Center Representative provides emergency line services for the entire UW Health enterprise which requires the ability to act quickly and accurately in a critical environment when executing codes which are often life or death situations.
EDUCATION / TRAINING :
Minimum : High School diploma or equivalentPreferred :
Associate or Bachelor's degree in Healthcare, Information Technology, Business, or related fieldLICENSURE / CERTIFICATION :
Minimum : N / APreferred :
N / APreferred : N / AEXPERIENCE :
N / AEXPERIENCE : Minimum :
Minimum :
Demonstrated capabilities in use of computer and phone technologies.Demonstrated success in active listening and effective communications.Preferred :
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES :
Emerging proficiency in the following areas :
CommunicationCritical ThinkingRespect for PeopleContinuous ImprovementOrganizational Awareness / UnderstandingIntermediate proficiency in (1) one or more of the following Communication Center competencies :
Customer ServiceEscalationTroubleshootingMentor and TeachOther Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Demonstrated ability to provide excellent, compassionate customer service.Computer proficiency in software programs such as office applications, email, and online systems.
Ability to remain calm during stressful situations.Ability and commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality per HIPAA regulations.
Basic knowledge of medical terminology.Ability to act independently and demonstrate effective problem-solving skills.Ability to stay current on all hospital policies relating to patients, employees, and visitors.
Ability to use active listening skills in providing services to callers.Ability to learn and follow department processes and protocols.
Ability to learn and maintain knowledge of the various unit locations and functions and the specific guidelines governing visitors, calls and deliveries to each unit.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.
Our integrity shines through in 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.
Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged.
EOE, including disability / veterans
Last updated : 2024-04-24
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