Switchboard Operator, Portsmouth

Switchboard Operator

Job Category: Support Services Requisition Number: SWITC003664 Posted: May 27, 2026 Part-Time On-site Portsmouth, OH 45662, USA Description

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at SOMC please log into UKG Pro to use the internal application process. Department: Telecommunications Shift/schedule: Part Time (24 hrs/wk) General Summary Works under the supervision of the Lead Switchboard Operator and Telecommunications Manager. The Switchboard Operator's primary job function is to operate a switchboard console, directing calls to and from the appropriate staff and/or departments. The Switchboard Operators also handle both inside and outside codes by notifying the appropriate staff using tools such as overhead paging and the mass notification application and the Switchboard Operators provide Answering Services for SOMC's Physician based practices and various other departments.Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required Licensure: None Experience: Experience working with the public preferred. Job Specific Duties and Performance Expectations Operates Switchboard Console and directs calls to the appropriate departments.Performs dispatching of routine and stat requests to ensure that incidents of incomplete or incorrect information do not occur. Monitors all alarm systems and initiates codes as instructed. Provides general hospital information to the public as requested. Performs Answering Services duties for various departments and offices as instructed.Performs other duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable law. A full job description is available upon request. Thank you for your interest in Southern Ohio Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status.Southern Ohio Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other basis under the law.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.