Telephone Operator - Norfolk

Virginia Oncology Associates, the largest group of medical professionals in Hampton Roads and Northeast North Carolina devoted exclusively to cancer care and blood disorders, has an exciting opportunities for Telephone Operators to support our office in Norfolk.

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• Courteously and efficiently answers all incoming calls and connects callers with the correct extension.
• Takes and relays messages in an accurate and timely manner.
• Responds to emergency and urgent calls from patients in a timely manner.
• Directs callers immediately to clinical staff as necessary.
• Performs operator functions including triaging calls; connecting and transferring calls; setting up conference calls; instructing users on telephone procedures; and reporting telephone and equipment malfunctions to the appropriate party.
• Provides a pleasant and helpful phone contact for callers.
• Responsible for opening and closing the switchboard.
• Responsible for the in-house paging system.
• Performs clerical duties as assigned to maintain workflow in the department.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum five years office experience, preferably in a medical setting.